The 2013 NME Awards were held at East London venue Troxy and saw Biffy Clyro win Best British Band, while Johnny Marr was named Godlike Genius. Marr performed a short set with Ronnie Wood to close the ceremony, including The Smiths classic ‘How Soon Is Now?’. At the afterparty Idris Elba of The Wire clashed with Liam Gallagher over a hat.
Presenter
Russell Kane
Best International Band
The Killers
Best Video
Arctic Monkeys – ‘R U Mine?’
The Philip Hall Radar Award
The Child Of Lov
Godlike Genius
Johnny Marr
Best Solo Artist
Florence + The Machine
Best Track
Foals – ‘Inhaler’
Best Dancefloor Anthem
Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch – ‘Sweet Nothing’
Best TV Show
Fresh Meat
Best Festival
Reading And Leeds Festivals
Best British Band
Biffy Clyro
Best New Band
Palma Violets
Best Album
The Maccabees – ‘Given To The Wild’
Best Music Film
Crosshire Hurricane
Worst Band
One Direction
Hottest Woman
Amy Lee
Hottest Man
Matt Bellamy
Best Blog or Twitter
Alana Haim (@babyhaim)
Best Small Festival
Festival No 6
Villain Of The Year
Harry Styles
Hero Of The Year
Barack Obama
Best Live Band
Rolling Stones
Teenage Cancer Trust Outstanding Contribution To Music
The Cribs
Best Reissue
Blur – ’21’
Best Film
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Greatest Music Moment Of The Year
Olympics opening ceremony
Best Book
Mike Skinner – The Story Of The Streets
Best Fan Community
Muse