Q kings Coldplay

Monday, 6 October 2008

Coldplay were the big winners at this year's Q Awards.

The 'Yellow' hitmakers picked up two accolades at this afternoon's (06.10.08) ceremony, taking home the Best Album prize for 'Viva La Vida, Or Death And All His Friends'.

They also beat off stiff competition from Oasis, Muse, veteran heavy metal band Metallica and US stars Kings of Leon to be named the Best Act in the World Today.

Upon collecting their statuette, an apologetic Chris Martin said: "I don't think we're the best act in the room, let alone the world."

However, they missed out in the Best Track and Best Video categories, seeing 'Violet Hill' lose out to Keane's 'Spiralling' and Vampire Weekend's 'A-Punk' respectively.

Arctic Monkeys star Alex Turner saw his side project The Last Shadow Puppets beat The Ting Tings, Vampire Weekend, Glasvegas and Fleet Foxes in the Best New Act category, while 'Mercy' singer Duffy saw off competition from Adele, Gabriella Cilmi, Santogold and Bon Iver to take Best Breakthrough.

The prestigious Q Icon award went to 'Prince Charming' singer Adam Ant and Grace Jones - who was wearing a black eye mask complete with two lights - was named Q Idol at the ceremony, which was held by the British music magazine at London's Grosvenor House hotel.

Other winners included John Mellencamp, who was named Q Classic Songwriter, Kaiser Chiefs, who left with Best Live Act, and Massive Attack, who were recognised for Innovation In Sound.

Click here to see all the photos from the Q Awards.

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