It took place at London’s Mermaid Theatre on February 1st, Paul McCartney was guest of honour at the Awards, picking up an gong on behalf of The Beatles who were voted the Best Band Ever. In his speech he said the trophy was: “better than a Brit,” and added: “Can I just say thank you to John, George, Ringo and thank you God.”
Meanwhile, Blur picked up three awards and The Flaming Lips picked up two gongs.
Presenters
Steve Lamacq and Mary Anne Hobbs
Philip Hall On Award
Terris
Live Act Of The Year
Mogwai
Best Live Act
Super Furry Animals
On The Decks Awards For Dance Act Of The Year
Death In Vegas
Carling Premier Best New Artist
Muse
Breezeblack Mix Of 1999
Junior Carter
Best Solo Artist
Beck
Best Album Ever
The Stone Roses – ‘The Stone Roses’
Best Single Ever
Nirvana – ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
Total Genius Of The Year
Ali G
Greatest Musical Event Ever
Woodstock
Best Radio Show
Radio 1 Evening Session
Carling Premier Best LP
The Flaming Lips – ‘The Soft Bulletin’
NME Album Of The Year
The Flaming Lips – ‘The Soft Bulletin’
NME Single Of The Year
Aphex Twin – ‘Windowlicker’
Best TV Show
‘The Royle Family’
Musical Event Of The Year
Glastonbury
Best Venue
London Brixton Academy
Dickhead Of The Year
Robbie Williams
Best Website
NME.COM
Worst Record Of The Year
The Vengaboys – ‘We’re Going To Ibiza’
Best Film
‘The Blair Witch Project’
Best DJ
Fatboy Slim
NME.COM Award For Best NME Premier Show Performance
Ooberman
Best Dance Act
The Chemical Brothers
Best Music Video
Blur – ‘Coffee + TV’
Best Band
Blur
Best Single
Blur – ‘Tender’
Best Band Ever: The Beatles
Godlike Genius Award For Services To Music
Shaun Ryder
Radio 1 Evening Session Session Of The Year
Supergrass
Artist Of The Year
Travis