NME Awards 2012

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NME Awards 2012
Date29 February 2012
CityLondon, England, United Kingdom
Venue Brixton Academy
Host Jack Whitehall

The NME Awards 2012 were held in London, England, on 29 February 2012, at the Brixton Academy and was hosted by English comedian Jack Whitehall. [1] The nominations were announced exclusively on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on 30 January 2012. [2] Arctic Monkeys had seven nominations, followed by Kasabian, who went on to win best British Band, Lana Del Rey and Muse with three apiece.

Contents

Nominations

Winners are in bold text.

Best British Band

Best International Band

Best Solo Artist

Best New Band

Best Live Band

Best Album

Best Track

Dancefloor Anthem

Best Video

Best TV Show

Best Festival

Best Film

Best Music Film

Greatest Music Moment of the Year

Best Re-issue

Best Book

Hero of the Year

Villain of the Year

Worst album

Worst Band

Best Album Artwork

Best Band Blog or Twitter

Best Small Festival

Most Dedicated Fans

Hottest Male

Hottest Female

Godlike Genius

Outstanding Contribution to Music

Performances

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References

  1. "Florence and the Machine and The Horrors to collaborate onstage at NME Awards 2012". NME . 31 January 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  2. "Arctic Monkeys, Noel Gallagher, The Vaccines, Lana Del Rey nominated for NME Awards 2012". NME . 30 January 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.