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- Early Years
2006
Kaiser Chiefs, The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys were the big winners, while Russell Brand graced us with his most excellent hosting presence. Watch him below have a 'ding dong' with bezzie mate Noel Gallagher.
Meanwhile The Strokes thanked us for writing "crazy shit", Alex Turner dissed the revelers for coming in "fancy dress" and Kanye West picked up the 'Best Solo Artist' gong.
Presenter: Russell Brand
Best New Band: Arctic Monkeys
Best Video: Oasis - 'The Importance of Being Idle'
Best International Band: The Strokes
Best TV Show: 'Gonzo'
Best Solo Artist: Kanye West
Philip Hall Radar Award: The Long Blondes
Best Radio Show: Zane Lowe
Best Event: Reading and Leeds Festivals
Best Live Band: Franz Ferdinand
Best Music DVD: Live 8
Best Film: 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'
John Peel Music Innovation Award: Gorillaz
Best Track: Arctic Monkeys - 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor'
Best Album: Kaiser Chiefs - 'Employment'
Best British Band: Arctic Monkeys
Godlike Genius Award: Ian Brown
Best Website: NME.com
Best Venue: Brixton Academy
Hero of the Year: Bob Geldof
Villain of the Year: George W. Bush
Best Dressed: Ricky Wilson
Worst Dressed: Justin Hawkins
Worst Album: James Blunt - 'Back to Bedlam'
Worst Band: Son of Dork
Sexiest Man: Pete Doherty
Sexiest Woman: Madonna
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