The Q Awards took place last night and was presented by comic Al Murray dressed as his Pub Landlord character. He declared 2009 a terrible year for music because of “the sad demise of Oasis”.
The annual ceremony is which is run by the music magazine Q was the 19th in the series since they began in 1990.
They have become one of Britain’s biggest and best publicized music awards, helped in no small part by the often boisterous behavior of the celebrities who attend the event.
And here is the winners list of who took home an award.
Best New Act : White Lies
Breakthrough Artist : Mr Hudson
Best Video : Lady GaGa – Just Dance
Best Track : Lily Allen – The Fear
Best Live Act : Arctic Monkeys
Best Album : Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Best Act In The World Today : Muse
The Q Idol – Spandau Ballet
The Q Iinspiration Award – The Specials
Innovation In Sound – Sonic Youth
Q Classic Album – U2 – The Unforgettable Fire
The Q Icon – Marianne Faithfull
Classic Song – Relax, Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Q Legend – Edwyn Collins
Classic Songwriter – Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens)
Outstanding Contribution To Music – Robert Plant
