Q Awards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Q Awards |
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| Presented by | Q |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| First awarded | 1990 |
| Last awarded | 2019 |
The Q Awards were a yearly music awards show in the United Kingdom. They were run by the music magazine Q from 1990 to 2019. For many years, the Q Awards were one of Britain's biggest and most famous music events. The show was often held at famous places in London, like the Abbey Road Studios.
The awards celebrated great music and talented artists. They gave out awards for recent achievements, like "Best Album" of the year. They also gave special awards to honor an artist's entire career.
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Famous Moments
The Q Awards were known for some memorable events.
In 2004, Elton John made headlines when he spoke out about Madonna. She was nominated for a "Best Live Act" award. Elton John said he thought she was lip-syncing (pretending to sing) during her shows instead of singing live. This caused a lot of discussion among music fans.
Another funny moment happened in 2001. The host, Phill Jupitus, took a very long time to announce the winner for "Best Producer." He kept making jokes until someone off-camera had to tell him to hurry up.
The End of an Era
The Q Awards ended after the Q magazine stopped being published in 2020. The company blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for its closure.
The final awards ceremony was planned for 2020 at the Roundhouse in London. Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott were scheduled to perform.
When the magazine announced it was closing, Paul Heaton donated a large amount of money to help the staff who had lost their jobs. To thank him for his kindness and his amazing career in music, the magazine gave him the very last Q Award.
A Look at Past Winners
Over 30 years, the Q Awards celebrated many incredible artists. Here are some of the winners from the final years of the show.
2019 Winners
- Best Act in the World Today: The 1975
- Best Solo Act: Stormzy
- Best Track: Lewis Capaldi – "Someone You Loved"
- Best Album: Foals – Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1
- Song Of The Decade: Lana Del Rey – "Video Games"
- Icon Award: Christine And The Queens
2018 Winners
- Best Act in the World Today: Paul Weller
- Best Live Act: Taylor Swift
- Best Solo Artist: Noel Gallagher
- Best Album: Let's Eat Grandma – I'm All Ears
- Legend Award: Nile Rodgers
- Icon Award: Ian McCulloch
2017 Winners
- Best Act in the World Today: Ed Sheeran
- Best Live Act: Liam Gallagher
- Best Solo Artist: Stormzy
- Best Album: Gorillaz – Humanz
- Icon Award: Liam Gallagher
- Inspiration Award: Manic Street Preachers
2016 Winners
- Best Act in the World Today: Muse
- Best Live Act: U2
- Best Solo Artist: James Bay
- Best Album: The 1975 – I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It
- Hero Award: Meat Loaf
- Outstanding Contribution to Music: Blondie
2015 Winners
- Best Act in the World Today: Foals
- Best Live Act: Royal Blood
- Best Solo Artist: Ed Sheeran
- Best Album: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Chasing Yesterday
- Classic Song: Queen – "Bohemian Rhapsody"
- Icon Award: Duran Duran
