Blur are an English rock band formed of singer–keyboardist Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. The band are best known for popularising the Britpop movement. However, their later material was more influenced by Indie Rock, Electronic and Hip Hop music. After a hiatus, the band reformed in 2009.
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The band have released nine studio albums: Leisure (1991), Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994), The Great Escape (1995), Blur (1997), 13 (1999), Think Tank (2003), The Magic Whip (2015) and The Ballad of Darren (2023). Out of 17 nominations, Blur have won 5 Brit Awards, making them one of the most successful acts at the ceremony. Four of Blur's Brits were received in 1995: the most any artist has won in a single ceremony. The other was received in 2012 for outstanding contribution to music. Blur have also been nominated twice for the prestigious Mercury Prize.[1]
Artrocker Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Blur 21 | REISSUE OF THE YEAR | Won |
The Best Awards
editThe Best Awards celebrate the very best of British marketing.[1][3]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "The Universal" | Best Video | Nominated |
Brit Awards
editThe Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Blur have won 5 Brits out of 17 nominations, making them one of the most successful winners at the ceremony. Four of Blur's Brits were received in 1995: the most any artist has won in a single ceremony.[1][4][5][6][7][8] Nominations for production work are also featured on this list.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Blur | British Group | Won |
| Parklife | British Album of the Year | Won | |
| "Girls & Boys" | British Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Parklife" | Won | ||
| British Video of the Year | Won | ||
| 1996 | "The Universal" | Nominated | |
| "Country House" | Nominated | ||
| British Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
| The Great Escape | British Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Blur | British Group | Nominated | |
| 1998 | "Song 2" | British Single of the Year | Nominated |
| British Video of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2000 | Blur | British Group | Nominated |
| "Tender" | British Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Think Tank | British Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2012 | Blur | Outstanding Contribution to Music | Won |
| 2016 | British Group | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Blur | British Group | Nominated |
| British Rock/Alternative Act | Nominated | ||
| The Ballad of Darren | British Album of the Year | Nominated |
British Animation Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Good Song" | Best Video | Won |
D&AD Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Coffee & TV" | Pop Promos / Best Direction (Silver) | Nominated |
| 2004 | "Good Song" | Best Animation (Silver) | Won |
| Best Direction (Silver) | Won | ||
| "Out of Time" | Best Cinematography (Silver) | Nominated | |
| Best Editing (Silver) | Nominated |
Danish Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Think Tank | Best Album | Nominated |
Edinburgh Film Festival
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Good Song" | McLaren Animation Award | Won |
FOCAL Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Out of Time" | Best Use Of Footage In A Pop Music Promo | Won |
Gaffa Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Blur | Best International Band | Won |
| Damon Albarn | Best International Singer | Won | |
| Blur | Best Live Act | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
editThe Grammy Awards are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. Blur have received one nomination.[1][9]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "No Distance Left to Run" | Best Long Form Music Video | Nominated |
GQ Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Blur | Band Of The Year | Won |
| 2015 | Blur | Band Of The Year | Won |
Ivor Novello Awards
editThe Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. Blur have received one award.[1]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Damon Albarn | Songwriters of the Year | Won* |
- Shared with Noel Gallagher
Mercury Prize
editThe Mercury Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland. Blur have received two nominations.[1][11]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Parklife | Mercury Prize | Nominated |
| 1999 | 13 | Mercury Prize | Nominated |
MOJO Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Blur | Inspiration Award | Nominated |
Music Week Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Coffee & TV" | Best Pop Video | Won* |
MTV Europe Music Awards
editThe MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA's) were established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Blur have received one awards from two nominations.[1]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "Girls & Boys" | Best Song | Nominated |
| 1999 | "Coffee & TV" | Best Video | Won |
MTV Video Music Awards
editThe MTV Video Music Awards (VMA's) were established in 1984 by MTV to honor the best in music videos. Blur have received three nominations.[1]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Song 2" | Best Alternative Video | Nominated |
| Best Group Video | Nominated | ||
| 2000 | "Coffee & TV" | Best Breakthrough Video | Nominated |
Music Week Sync Awards
editThe Music Week Awards are UK's only music awards that recognise labels, publishing, live, retail, A&R, radio, marketing and PR, founded by the trade paper Music Week
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Song 2" (Madeon Remix) | Trailer (Video Game) | Won |
NME Awards
editThe NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME. Blur have won 11 awards.[1][12][13][14]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Parklife | Best LP (voted by NME readers) | Won |
| "Girls & Boys" | NME Single Of The Year | Won | |
| Blur | Live Act Of The Year | Won | |
| Best Band | Won | ||
| "Parklife" | Best Video | Won | |
| 1998 | Blur | Best Band | Nominated |
| Blur | Best Album | Nominated | |
| "Song 2" | Best Video | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Blur | Best Band | Won |
| Best Live Act | Nominated | ||
| "Coffee & TV" | Best Video | Won | |
| "No Distance Left to Run" | Nominated | ||
| "Tender" | Best Single | Won | |
| 13 | Best Album | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Blur - Hyde Park | Best Live Event | Won |
| 2013 | Blur 21 | Best Re-Issue | Won |
| Blur | Best Live Band | Nominated | |
| 2016 | "Ong Ong" | Best Video | Nominated |
| "New World Towers" | Best Music Film | Won | |
| 2017 | Leisure | Best Reissue | Nominated |
PRS for Music
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Blur | Heritage Award | Won |
Q Awards
editThe Q Awards are the UK's annual music awards run by the music magazine Q.[1][15][16][17][18]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Parklife | Best Album | Won |
| Stephen Street | Best Producer | Won | |
| 1995 | The Great Escape | Best Album | Won |
| 1999 | Blur | Best Act in the World Today | Won |
| William Orbit | Best Producer | Won | |
| 2000 | Blur | Best Act in the World Today | Nominated |
| 2003 | Think Tank | Best Album | Won |
| Blur/Ben Hillier | Best Producer | Nominated | |
| Blur | Best Act In The World Today | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Blur | Best Live Act | Nominated |
| 2012 | Blur | Best Live Act | Won |
| Best Act In The World Today | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | The Magic Whip | Best Album | Nominated |
| Blur | Best Act In The World Today | Nominated
|
Smash Hits Awards
editThe Smash Hits Poll Winners Party was an awards ceremony voted by the readers of Smash Hits magazine. Blur have received two awards out of two nominations.[1]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Parklife | Best Album | Won |
| 1994 | Blur | Best Alternative Band | Won |
South Bank Show Awards
editThe South Bank Show Awards are given to achievements in the arts. Blur have received one award.[1] [19]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Think Tank | Best Album | Won |
UK Festival Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Tender" | Anthem Of The Summer | Nominated |
| Blur | Best Headline Performance | Won | |
| Damon Albarn | Festival Fitty Of The Year - Boys | Won |
Recognition
editIn July 2009, "Song 2" was voted #61 in Triple J Hottest 100 of All Time.[20]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w The awards Blur have won or got nominated for Archived 12 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Artrocker Awards 2012 Winners announced!". Artrocker. 7 December 2012. Archived from the original on 12 December 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ "About the Awards". Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ^ "The BRITs 1995". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "The BRITs 1996". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "The BRITs 1998". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "The BRITs 2000". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "The BRITs 2004". brits.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "53rd Annual Grammy Awards - 2011". Rock on the Net. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ^ "Blur News - Blur win GQ Award - Sep 3, 2003".
- ^ "Nationwide Mercury Prize". Nationwide Mercury Prize. Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2008.
- ^ NME Awards History Archived 10 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Blur's award hat-trick". BBC News. 1 February 2000. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "The Rolling Stones, Tame Impala, Haim and MIA lead NME Awards nominations – vote now!". New Musical Express. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "The Q Awards". everyHit.com. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ^ Frith, Holly (22 October 2012). "Blur Join Kylie Mingoue At Q Awards 2013 In London". Entertainment Wise. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
- ^ Savage, Mark (22 October 2012). "Muse, Pulp and Blur win Q Awards". BBC News. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
- ^ "Q Awards winners revealed: Emeli Sande wins best solo artist". 22 October 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Blur News - Blur win South Bank Show Award - Jan 28, 2004".
- ^ "Hottest 100 of All Time". Triple J. January 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2012.