List of awards and nominations received by Blur

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Blur awards and nominations
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Blur performing at Rock in Rome Festival in July 2013.
Totals [lower-alpha 1]
Wins43
Nominations87
Note
  1. Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

Blur are an English rock band formed of singer–keyboardist Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. The band are best known for popularising the Britpop movement. However, their later material was more influenced by Indie Rock, Electronic and Hip Hop music. After a hiatus, the band reformed in 2009.

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The band have released nine studio albums: Leisure (1991), Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994), The Great Escape (1995), Blur (1997), 13 (1999), Think Tank (2003), The Magic Whip (2015) and The Ballad of Darren (2023). Out of 17 nominations, Blur have won 5 Brit Awards, making them one of the most successful acts at the ceremony. Four of Blur's Brits were received in 1995: the most any artist has won in a single ceremony. The other was received in 2012 for outstanding contribution to music. Blur have also been nominated twice for the prestigious Mercury Prize. [1]

Artrocker Awards

[2]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2012 Blur 21 REISSUE OF THE YEARWon

The Best Awards

The Best Awards celebrate the very best of British marketing. [1] [3]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1996"The Universal"Best VideoNominated

Brit Awards

The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Blur have won 5 Brits out of 17 nominations, making them one of the most successful winners at the ceremony. Four of Blur's Brits were received in 1995: the most any artist has won in a single ceremony. [1] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] Nominations for production work are also featured on this list.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1995 Blur British Group Won
Parklife British Album of the Year Won
"Girls & Boys" British Single of the Year Nominated
"Parklife"Won
British Video of the Year Won
1996 "The Universal"Nominated
"Country House"Nominated
British Single of the YearNominated
The Great Escape British Album of the YearNominated
BlurBritish GroupNominated
1998 "Song 2"British Single of the YearNominated
British Video of the YearNominated
2000 BlurBritish GroupNominated
"Tender"British Single of the YearNominated
2004 Think Tank British Album of the YearNominated
2012 BlurOutstanding Contribution to MusicWon
2016 British GroupNominated
2024 BlurBritish GroupNominated
British Rock/Alternative ActNominated
The Ballad of Darren British Album of the YearNominated

British Animation Awards

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2004"Good Song"Best VideoWon

D&AD Awards

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2000"Coffee & TV"Pop Promos / Best Direction (Silver)Nominated
2004"Good Song"Best Animation (Silver)Won
Best Direction (Silver)Won
"Out of Time"Best Cinematography (Silver)Nominated
Best Editing (Silver)Nominated

Danish Music Awards

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2004Think TankBest AlbumNominated

Edinburgh Film Festival

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2004"Good Song"McLaren Animation AwardWon

FOCAL Awards

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2004"Out of Time"Best Use Of Footage In A Pop Music PromoWon

Gaffa Awards

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2004BlurBest International BandWon
Damon Albarn Best International SingerWon
BlurBest Live ActNominated

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. Blur have received one nomination. [1] [9]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2011"No Distance Left to Run"Best Long Form Music VideoNominated

GQ Awards

[1] [10]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2003BlurBand Of The YearWon
2015BlurBand Of The YearWon

Ivor Novello Awards

The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. Blur have received one award. [1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1996Damon AlbarnSongwriters of the YearWon*

Mercury Prize

The Mercury Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland. Blur have received two nominations. [1] [11]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1994 ParklifeMercury PrizeNominated
1999 13 Mercury PrizeNominated

MOJO Awards

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009BlurInspiration AwardNominated

Music Week Awards

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2000"Coffee & TV"Best Pop VideoWon*

MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA's) were established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Blur have received one awards from two nominations. [1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1994"Girls & Boys"Best SongNominated
1999"Coffee & TV"Best VideoWon

MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMA's) were established in 1984 by MTV to honor the best in music videos. Blur have received three nominations. [1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1997"Song 2"Best Alternative VideoNominated
Best Group VideoNominated
2000"Coffee & TV"Best Breakthrough VideoNominated

Music Week Sync Awards

The Music Week Awards are UK's only music awards that recognise labels, publishing, live, retail, A&R, radio, marketing and PR, founded by the trade paper Music Week

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2016"Song 2" (Madeon Remix)Trailer (Video Game)Won

NME Awards

The NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME . Blur have won 11 awards. [1] [12] [13] [14]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1995ParklifeBest LP (voted by NME readers)Won
"Girls & Boys"NME Single Of The YearWon
BlurLive Act Of The YearWon
Best BandWon
"Parklife"Best VideoWon
1998BlurBest BandNominated
BlurBest AlbumNominated
"Song 2"Best VideoNominated
2000BlurBest BandWon
Best Live ActNominated
"Coffee & TV"Best VideoWon
"No Distance Left to Run"Nominated
"Tender"Best SingleWon
13Best AlbumNominated
2010 Blur - Hyde ParkBest Live EventWon
2013Blur 21Best Re-IssueWon
BlurBest Live BandNominated
2016"Ong Ong"Best VideoNominated
"New World Towers"Best Music FilmWon
2017LeisureBest ReissueNominated

PRS for Music

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009BlurHeritage AwardWon

Q Awards

The Q Awards are the UK's annual music awards run by the music magazine Q . [1] [15] [16] [17] [18]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1994ParklifeBest AlbumWon
Stephen StreetBest ProducerWon
1995The Great EscapeBest AlbumWon
1999BlurBest Act in the World TodayWon
William Orbit Best ProducerWon
2000BlurBest Act in the World TodayNominated
2003Think TankBest AlbumWon
Blur/Ben Hillier Best ProducerNominated
BlurBest Act In The World TodayNominated
2009BlurBest Live ActNominated
2012BlurBest Live ActWon
Best Act In The World TodayNominated
2015The Magic WhipBest AlbumNominated
BlurBest Act In The World TodayNominated

Smash Hits Awards

The Smash Hits Poll Winners Party was an awards ceremony voted by the readers of Smash Hits magazine. Blur have received two awards out of two nominations. [1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1994ParklifeBest AlbumWon
1994BlurBest Alternative BandWon

South Bank Show Awards

The South Bank Show Awards are given to achievements in the arts. Blur have received one award. [1] [19]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2004Think TankBest AlbumWon

UK Festival Awards

[1]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009"Tender"Anthem Of The SummerNominated
BlurBest Headline PerformanceWon
Damon AlbarnFestival Fitty Of The Year - BoysWon

Recognition

In July 2009, "Song 2" was voted #61 in Triple J Hottest 100 of All Time. [20]

References

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  2. "Artrocker Awards 2012 Winners announced!". Artrocker. 7 December 2012. Archived from the original on 12 December 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  3. "About the Awards". Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  4. "The BRITs 1995". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  5. "The BRITs 1996". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  6. "The BRITs 1998". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  7. "The BRITs 2000". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  8. "The BRITs 2004". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  9. "53rd Annual Grammy Awards - 2011". Rock on the Net. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  10. "Blur News - Blur win GQ Award - Sep 3, 2003".
  11. "Nationwide Mercury Prize". Nationwide Mercury Prize. Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2008.
  12. NME Awards History Archived 10 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  13. "Blur's award hat-trick". BBC News . 1 February 2000. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  14. "The Rolling Stones, Tame Impala, Haim and MIA lead NME Awards nominations – vote now!". New Musical Express . 21 January 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  15. "The Q Awards". everyHit.com. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  16. Frith, Holly (22 October 2012). "Blur Join Kylie Mingoue At Q Awards 2013 In London". Entertainment Wise. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  17. Savage, Mark (22 October 2012). "Muse, Pulp and Blur win Q Awards". BBC News . Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  18. "Q Awards winners revealed: Emeli Sande wins best solo artist". 22 October 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2012.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  19. "Blur News - Blur win South Bank Show Award - Jan 28, 2004".
  20. "Hottest 100 of All Time". Triple J. January 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2012.