Artist News Awards

First ever Fly Awards presented

By Chris Cooke | Published on Friday 7 February 2014

So Peace were rather good weren’t they? And We Are Scientists – you should publish your script – because I’m not sure your boozy, chatty audience were paying close enough attention to get the jokes, such is the way at music award shows. Still, a fine evening was had by all at them there inaugural Fly Awards in London town last night, and not least this bunch of people who all got themselves a gong to take home and show the family.

Artist Of The Year Award: Foals
Best Live Act Award: Haim
Ones To Watch 2014 Award: Wolf Alice

Album Of The Year Award: Parquet Courts
Song Of 2013: Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?

Festival Of The Year: Glastonbury
Venue Of The Year Award: The Leadmill, Sheffield

Label Of The Year Award: Rough Trade
Local Hero Award: Sister Ray, London

Outstanding Artistry Award: The Horrors
Living Legend Award: Thurston Moore