2015 UK Music Video Awards

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2015 UK Music Video Awards
Date5 November 2015
Location Roundhouse, London
Hosted by Adam Buxton
Website www.ukmva.com

The 2015 UK Music Video Awards were held on 5 November 2015 at the Roundhouse in London and was hosted by Adam Buxton to recognise the best in music videos and music film making from United Kingdom and worldwide. [1] [2] The nominations were announced on 30 September 2015. [3] American rapper Kendrick Lamar won Video of the Year for "Alright", directed by Colin Tilley and The Little Homies. [4] [5] British director David Mallet received the Icon Award.

Contents

Video of the Year

Video of the Year

Icon Award

Video of the Year

Video Genre Categories

Best Pop Video - UKBest Pop Video - International
Best Dance Video - UKBest Dance Video - International
Best Urban Video - UKBest Urban Video - International
Best Rock/Indie Video - UKBest Rock/Indie Video - International
Best Alternative Video - UKBest Alternative Video - International
Best Pop Video - BudgetBest Dance Video - Budget
  • Aquilo – "Losing You"
    (Director: Eoin Glaister)
  • ALB – "The Road"
  • Cais Sodré Funk Connection – "Offbeat"
  • Honne – "Coastal Love"
  • The Coronas – "Just Like That"
  • Zak Abel & Joker – "Wise Enough"
Best Urban Video - BudgetBest Rock/Indie Video - Budget
Best Alternative Video - Budget
  • Son Lux – "Change Is Everything"
    (Director: Nathan Johnson)
  • AE – "Dreamers"
  • Ariel Pink – "Dazed Inn Daydreams"
  • Bruce Smear – "Pick and Roll"
  • Dralms – "Crushed Pleats"
  • Young Fathers – "Shame"

Technical Achievement Categories

Best Animation in a VideoBest Art Direction & Design in a Video
Best Cinematography in a VideoBest Choreography in a Video
Best Editing in a VideoBest Styling in a Video
Best Colour Grade in a VideoBest Visual Effects in a Video

Non-traditional Music Visual and Public Vote Categories

Best Live Music CoverageBest Music Documentary
Best Interactive VideoBest Lyric Video

Individual Categories

Best ProducerBest Commissioner
  • Sarah Tognazzi
  • Amber Millington
  • Corin Taylor
  • Jason Colon/Danielle Hinde
  • Jess Bell
  • Sarah Boardman
  • James Hackett
  • Caroline Clayton
  • Dan Curwin
  • Jane Third
  • John Moule
  • Sam Seager
Best DirectorBest New Director
  • David Wilson
  • Colin Tilley
  • Fleur & Manu
  • Ian Pons Jewell
  • Ninian Doff
  • Vincent Haycock
  • Helmi
  • Dexter Navy
  • Eoin Glaister
  • Fred Rowson
  • Nelson de Castro
  • Zack Spiger
Best Artist

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