Ellie Goulding scored sartorial factors on the Q Awards on Monday, arriving in a sheer, layered polka-dot gown to Grosvenor Home Lodge.
And clearly it was a successful outfit as she took house the Greatest Solo Artist gong – introduced to her by Tinie Tempah – and beat the likes of David Bowie Jake Bugg, John Grant and Laura Marling within the readers’ vote.
It wasn’t nevertheless the one disappointment for Bowie – the rock legend missed out completely regardless of being nominated for a complete of six awards.
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Successful look: Ellie Goulding wore a sheer polka-dot gown to gather her Greatest Solo Act award on the Q Awards
Recurring pattern: Ellie has been sporting quite a lot of sheer outfits over the previous couple of weeks
Bowie, 66, was tipped to win quite a lot of awards following his shock comeback at the start of the 12 months.
In the meantime Ellie wasn’t the one feminine popstar making an impression, as Pixie Lott turned up in gingham high-waisted trousers and a leather-based crop prime.
Additionally in attendance was Sophie Ellis Bextor, who took a break from Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with Brendan Cole, to look at the awards in a magenta classic lace gown.
Sophie was invited to current one of many many accolades on the music occasion, as was Ronnie Wooden, Instance, Wretch 32, Icona Pop, Dizzee Rascal and John Niven.
Q Idol winner Robbie Williams confirmed off his new streaky ‘do when he collected his award earlier than presenting the Excellent Contribution to Music trophy to the Pet Store Boys.
Retro queen: Sophie appeared beautiful in a classic magenta lace gown for the music awards
John Cooper Clarke picked up the primary ever Poet Laureate title and celebrated his win with Ronnie Wooden after.
Vampire Weekend’s Chris Baio and Ezra Koenig collected their Greatest Act In The World In the present day, whereas Biffy Clyro took house the Greatest Album gong.
Manic Avenue Preachers gained Greatest Video for Present Me The Marvel, as did Jake Bugg for Greatest New Act.
Should be a theme: Ronnie Wooden and his spouse Sally Humphries put on shades of pink to the awards the place he’ll current one title
Bought the identical hairdo! Ronnie and John Cooper Clarke have a joke after the Salford bard wins Poet Laureate
Preserving heat: Eliza Doolittle and Laura Whitmore each put on furry jackets to the occasion on Monday
Unbelievers: Ezra Koenig and Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend choose up their well-deserved award for Greatest Act within the World In the present day
Preserving it informal: Foals lead singer Yannis Philippakis wears a darkish floral shirt, whereas Conor Maynard wears a brown leather-based jacket over his white shirt and black trousers
Luscious locks: Neo-psychedelic band TOY arrive in informal vogue after being nominated for Greatest New Act
Arctic Monkeys had three nominations, however solely gained Greatest Monitor for Do You Wanna Know?, nevertheless they weren’t current to gather the trophy.
However the largest heartache went to David Bowie, who was nominated for a staggering six awards, however didn’t win in any of these classes.
Additionally there to benefit from the musical occasion had been Theo Hutchcraft from Hurts, Eliza Doolittle, Laura Whitmore, Stooshe, and nominee Tom Odell.
Time to rejoice: (Left to proper) Ben Johnston, Simon Neil and James Johnston of the band Biffy Clyro with their Greatest Album Award
One thing to smile about: Jake Bugg took house the award for Greatest New Act
Dressed to impress: Stooshe could not have picked up any awards however they made certain they turned heads
From winner to presenter: After selecting up a MOBO award, Tinie Tempah introduced Ellie Goulding along with her Greatest Solo Act title
Commenting on this 12 months’s awards, Q’s senior editor Matt Mason stated: ‘It has been a privilege to rejoice one other good 12 months for music. We preserve being informed that these are powerful occasions for the business, however the proof right here suggests the other.
‘The artists honoured at the moment mirror the range and richness of the present musical panorama. From Jake Bugg to John Cooper Clarke, they offer us all the things we ask for from rock and pop stars: excellent, ingenious music delivered with absorbing perspective and character.
‘We’re significantly delighted to salute evergreen artists comparable to Robbie, the Pet Store Boys and Suede, who’ve all made wonderful new music over the past 12 months. They’re good reminders of the enduring energy of the nice British pop act – anybody who noticed Suede’s thrilling Q Awards present on the Storage final week will agree with that.’
Successful girls: Chrissie Hynde cosied up with Ellie Goulding and their awards
Wonderful: Brett Anderson, Mat Osman Neil Codling and Simon Gilbert of Suede all put on gray jackets and black shirts to choose up their Q Icon award
Winners: Foals pose with their award which they picked up for Greatest Stay Act
Wild factor: John Cooper Clarke delicately held his award for Poet Laureate
The after social gathering was held at Mahiki evening membership the place the resident mixologists created particular artist themed cocktails for the company to take pleasure in.
The Staritsky Squiffy Clyro was a concoction of Staritsky Levitisky Vodka with a twist of ginger beer and a touch of lime. whereas the Mahiki Goulding Mojito was a mixture of Mahiki coconut, lime juice, ginger beer and recent mint.
Then there was the Daft Fortunate with Coco Pharrell, a medley of Coconut, pineapple juice, lime juice and passionfruit syrup, served with cubed ice in a complete pineapple.
Host: Al Murray was the award’s grasp of ceremonies, which had James Arthur within the viewers
Nominee: Tom Odell was nominated for Greatest New Act at this 12 months’s ceremony
Prepared in your Daft Fortunate with Coco Pharrell? Mahiki created signature cocktails for the Awards after-party
Q AWARDS WINNERS 2013
Greatest New Act introduced by Mahiki
Winner:
Jake Bugg
Nominees:
Disclosure
Jagwar Ma
Valerie June
Laura Mvula
Tom Odell
Palma Violets
TOY
Greatest Monitor
Winner:
Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?
Nominees:
David Bowie – The place Are We Now?
Daft Punk ft Pharrell Williams – Get Fortunate
Ellie Goulding – Burn
Robin Thicke ft TI and Pharrell -Blurred Strains
Greatest Video powered by Alcatel One Contact
Winner:
Manic Avenue Preachers – Present Me The Marvel
Nominees:
Beady Eye – Shine A Mild
David Bowie -The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
Daft Punk ft Pharrell Williams – Get Fortunate
Vampire Weekend -Diane Younger
Greatest Album introduced by Bose
Winner:
Biffy Clyro – Opposites
Nominees:
David Bowie – The Subsequent Day
Daft Punk – Random Entry Reminiscences
Foals – Holy Fireplace
Vampire Weekend – Fashionable Vampires Of The Metropolis
Q Greatest Stay Act
Winner:
Foals
Nominees:
Arctic Monkeys
Mumford & Sons
Muse
The Stone Roses
Greatest Solo Artist introduced by Citroen
Winner:
Ellie Goulding
Nominees:
David Bowie
Jake Bugg
John Grant
Laura Marling
Greatest Act In The World In the present day introduced by Planet Rock
Winner:
Vampire Weekend
Nominees:
Arctic Monkeys
David Bowie
Biffy Clyro
Foals
Greatest Occasion
Winner:
Glastonbury Competition
Nominees:
David Bowie on the V&A
Kraftwerk at Tate Fashionable
The Rolling Stones at British Summer time Time Hyde Park
Latitude Competition
The Killers at Wembley Stadium & London Storage
Poet Laureate
John Cooper Clarke
Basic Songwriter
Chrissie Hynde
Spirit of Indepence
Belle And Sebastian
Basic Album
Glad Mondays – Bummed
Q Icon
Suede
Q Idol
Robbie Williams
Excellent Contribution to Music
Pet Store Boys
