5 Seconds Of Summer Win Worst Band At NME Awards 2015: Read Their Reaction
The 2015 NME Awards took place last night (February 18) at London’s O2 Academy Brixton, with the big winners being rockers like Kasabian, Royal Blood and Jamie T. But one of the more memorable moments occurred when 5 Seconds Of Summer took home the award for Worst Band!
But the Aussie pop/rock band took the “win” in stride and had a good sense of humor about it! Member Michael Clifford tweeted, “Won the NME worst band award. I’m so damn happy right now. thx to everyone who voted #dreamscomingtrue.” Along with 5SOS, Charli XCX accepted the award for Dancefloor Filler for her “Fancy” collaboration with Iggy Azalea.
Read 5SOS’ Twitter reactions below, and let us know in the comments if you think they deserved the award!
— 5 Seconds of Summer (@5SOS) February 18, 2015
Won the NME worst band award. I’m so damn happy right now. thx to everyone who voted #dreamscomingtrue
— Michael Clifford (@Michael5SOS) February 19, 2015
NME Awards 2015 Winners’ List
Best British Band supported by Marshall Amplification: Kasabian
Best Album: Kasabian – 48:13
Best International Band supported by Austin, Texas – The Live Music Capital Of The World®: Foo Fighters
Best Live Band supported by Dead Crow Spirit Flavoured Beers: Royal Blood
Best New Band supported by Replay: Royal Blood
Best Solo Artist supported by Pilot Frixion: Jake Bugg
Best Festival: Glastonbury
Best Track supported by Tito’s Handmade Vodka: Jamie T – “Zombie”
Best Video: Jamie T – “Zombie”
Best Music Film: Pulp: A Film About Life, Death And Supermarkets
Best Film: Northern Soul
Best TV Show: Game Of Thrones
Best Quote: Kasabian
Dancefloor Filler: Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Worst Band: 5 Seconds Of Summer
Villain Of The Year: Nigel Farage
Hero Of The Year: Alex Turner
Music Moment Of The Year: Jamie T’s comeback
Best Fan Community: Muse
Small Festival Of The Year: Liverpool Psych Fest
Book Of The Year: Viv Albertine – Clothes Clothes Clothes Music Music Music Boys Boys Boys
Reissue Of The Year: Manic Street Preachers – The Holy Bible
Best Band Social Media: Liam Gallagher’s Twitter
[via NME]
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