Not that we care so much, as they rarely represent the female side of the spectrum, but here’s the list:
Best British Band:
Arctic Monkeys
Kasabian
Vaccines
Biffy Clyro
Maccabees
Cribs
Best International Band:
Killers
Tame Impala
Black Keys
Odd Future
Crystal Castles
Foo Fighters
Best Album:
“Channel Orange” by Frank Ocean
“Jake Bugg” by Jake Bugg
“Given to the Wild” by the Maccabees
“An Awesome Wave” by Alt J
“Lonerism” by Tame Impala
Best Track:
“R U Mine” by the Arctic Monkeys
“Don’t Save Me” by Haim
“Bad Girls” by MIA
“Inhalers” by the Foals
“Elephant” by Tame Impala
“Best of Friends” by Palma Violets
Best Music Video:
“Oblivion” by Grimes
“Bad Girls” by MIA
“Where Are We Now?” by David Bowie
“R U Mine” by the Arctic Monkeys
“Don’t Save Me” by Haim
“Feels Like We Only Go Backwards” by Tame Impala
Hero of the Year:
David Bowie
Bradley Wiggins
***** Riot
President Barack Obama
Frank Ocean
Dave Grohl
Villain of the Year:
Prime Minister David Cameron
Harry Styles
Skrillex
Psy
Fred Macpherson
Azealia Banks
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