Garbage’ Shirley Manson and Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, took Icon and Genius rewards respectively at the Brixton Academy presentation.
Gallagher was presented with his award before thanking “my Mam…and an army of songwriters…past and present.” Older brother Noel, took the same award a few years earlier.
Alt-J and Haim took the best British and International Bands, with Mercury nominated J Hus taking home Best Album for Common Sense.
The award ceremony was brought to a finish with Gallagher going through a back catalogue of Oasis classics with Rock ‘n’ Roll star and appropriately Cigarettes and Alcohol finishing his set.
Winners:
NME Icon – Shirley Manson
NME Innovation Award – Boy Better Know
Godlike Genius – Liam Gallagher
Best British Band – Alt-J
Best International Band – Haim
Best British Solo Artist – Loyle Carner
Best International Solo Artist – Lorde
Best Track – Charli XCX – Boys
Best Album – J Hus – Common Sense
Best Live Artist – Kasabian
Best New Artist – Stefflon Don
Best Festival – Glastonbury
Best Music Video – The Big Moon – Sucker
Under The Radar Award – Pale Waves
