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We know who won the trophies and about all the amazing performances at the NME Awards 2020, but what about what went on behind the scenes? Backstage in the depths of the O2 Academy Brixton we set up the winner’s room, where all the victorious artists and stars at the ceremony joined us for a quick chat and to snap a few pictures.
Check out all the stunning pictures below.
AJ Tracey
AJ Tracey, live and direct after winning the trophy for Best British Song.
Christine and the Queens
Christine swung by the bash to give Robyn the trophy for Songwriter of the Decade.
Christine and the Queens and Charli XCX
And then snapped a pic with pal and collaborator Charli XCX.
Annie Mac
A vision in sequins, Annie Mac joined the party to give Courtney Love the coveted Icon Award.
Avelino
Avelino joined in the fun – presenting his mate Little Simz with the Best British Album award.
Avelino, Little Simz and her mum, and Abbie McCarthy
Little Simz brought her Mum up on stage when she collected her trophy, and then she joined in the backstage pictures!
Beabadoobee
It all kicked off backstage with Beabadoobee!
Beabadoobee
Who then proceeded to find a new use for her first NME Award.
FKA Twigs
FKA Twigs in the first of her flawless outfits.
FKA Twigs
Whilst there, she snapped a pic with Slowthai.
FKA Twigs
And she joined us again after winning the award for Best British Solo Act!
Billy Bragg
Here he is! Billy Bragg popped up to the winner’s room for a snap.
Ella Eyre
Strong suit game from Ella Eyre here.
Easy Life
After their iconic acceptance speech, where frontman Murray Matravers serenaded the crowd with Maroon 5, the Easy Life lads sipped a glass of vino whilst having their picture taken.
Charli XCX
It’s Charli, baby!
Clara Amfo
No pictures, please!
Yungblud
Don’t look so shocked, Dom! You won!
Clairo
It’s our Best New Act In The World winner, Clairo!
The Cure and The Eavis Family
The Cure’s Robert Smith with Glastonbury bosses Emily and Michael Eavis.
Emily Eavis
It’s our Godlike Genius, the one and only Emily Eavis!
Michael Eavis and Emily Eavis
A family portrait, celebrating Glastonbury’s win for Best Festival in the World.
Yannis Philippakis and Matty Healy
Just two pals having fun backstage!
Yannis Philippakis and Matty Healy
Bow down.
Foals
Foals are old hands at this – this is their fourth NME Award!
Enter Shikari and and CEO Nordoff Robbins Sandra Schembri
Fresh from presenting the award for Best New British Act.
Foals and Robert Smith
Foals jumped at the chance to grab a picture with Robert Smith.
KSI
Rocking out.
Kim Petras
Pop princess Kim Petras posed up a storm in our backstage studio.
Julie Adenuga and Katherine Ryan
Our hosts popped by before the show began
Julie Adenuga and Katherine Ryan
A few snaps before they took to the stage.
Mura Masa
Mura Masa was so emotional about his award that he got choked up.
Matty Healy
Candid shot of Matty and his award.
The 1975
The band celebrate their whopping three wins – could look a bit more excited, lads!
Little Simz
Raise your hand if you’ve just won your first NME Award!
Kurupt FM
The mockumentary stars hopped backstage after presenting on the main stage!
Micheal Ward
Two’s a charm for Micheal Ward, who took home the collected the award for best film for Blue Story, AND best film actor!
Mura Masa and Slowthai
The pals celebrate their win for best collaboration by chomping down on their award.
Nick Grimshaw
Grimmy taking a moment to try and remember to whether he turned the oven off.
The Cure
Hold it close, Robert.
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