It was Strokes year at the award show in ’02. Radiohead, Ash, Ian Brown, U2 and Kylie also picked up gongs on the night.
At the ceremony, Julian Casablancas said: “This is way more fun than the Brits. It’s way more relaxing. The Brits are like industry and this is people.” Meanwhile Kylie Minogue (winner of Best Pop Act) admitted she had a “soft spot for The Strokes.”
Presenters
Zane Lowe/ Matt Lucas & David Walliams
Best New Act
The Strokes
Band Of The Year
The Strokes
Album Of The Year
The Strokes – ‘Is This It’
Best Pop Act
Kylie Minogue
Best Solo Artist
Ian Brown
Best Video
Radiohead – ‘Pyramid Song’
Best Live Act
U2
Outstanding Contribution to NME
The Charlatans
Best Radio 1 Session
The Charlatans
Best Heavy Metal Group
Lostprophets
Honorary NME Carling Tour Award
Lostprophets
Honorary NME Carling Tour Award
Andrew WK
Honorary NME Carling Tour Award
The Coral
Philip Hall On Award
The Coral
Best Radio Show
The Evening Session
Best Hip-Hop/ Rap Act
Missy Elliott
Best R&B/ Soul Act
Aaliyah
Best Dance Act
Basement Jaxx
Best TV Show
‘The Office’
Best Film
‘Moulin Rouge’
Godlike Genius Award
Nick Kent and Penny Smith
Honorary NME Carling Tour Award
Andrew WK
Best Single
Ash – ‘Burn Baby Burn’