The nominees for Q Magazine’s annual music awards have just been announced, with Franz Ferdinand leading the pack. With four nominations, the Glasgow quartet is up for best new act, best album, best single, and best video. According to BBC online, those with three nominations include Scissor Sisters, The Streets, and Muse. The groups nominated for best act in the world include Radiohead, Outkast, and U2. Radiohead won the award last year, but boycotted the ceremony after Q Magazine described them as “miserable”. Instead of an acceptance speech, they sent a soundless video with text stating, “Radiohead aren’t talking to Q”. If they happen to win again this year, one can only imagine what response they will send. The awards presentation will take place on October 4 at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
BEST NEW ACT
Franz Ferdinand
Kasabian
Keane
The Killers
Maroon 5
Razorlight
Snow Patrol
The Zutons
BEST SINGLE
Goldie Lookin’ Chain “Guns Don’t Kill People, Rappers Do”
Jamelia “See It In A Boy’s Eyes”
Maroon 5 “This Love”
Morrissey “Irish Blood, English Heart”
The Streets “Dry Your Eyes”
BEST ALBUM
Keane Hopes And Fears
Dizzee Rascal Showtime
The Libertines The Libertines
The Streets A Grand Don’t Come For Free
Franz Ferdinand Franz Ferdinand
Scissor Sisters Scissor Sisters
BEST LIVE ACT
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Muse
David Bowie
The Darkness
The Pixies
Madonna
BEST ACT IN THE WORLD TODAY
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Muse
Radiohead
U2
Coldplay
Outkast
For the complete listing of nominees and award categories, head over to the official Q Awards website.
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