Lads.
13.02.2020 - 19:41 / nme.com
"We’re there now, but it’s got to happen."
Foals‘ Yannis Philippakis used his acceptance speech at the NME Awards last night (February 12) to back calls for gender balance on festival bills.
Picking up the award for Best Live Act supported by Copper Dog Whiskey at NME Awards 2020, Philippakis said: “It would be remiss to say that from now on, equal representation at every festival has got to happen. We’re there now, but it’s got to happen. Thanks so much, fuck yeah.”
He added: “Thank you so
"I've met people here I didn't even know knew I existed"
"We’re there now, but it’s got to happen."
"She is the true hero of the year"
Here is a full list of winners at the NME Awards.
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It is the second consecutive victory for the 'Good Morning Britain' presenter
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It's the band's second award of the night
The pop star beat Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lana Del Rey and Beck
'Have You Heard George’s Podcast?' beats the likes of 'My Dad Wrote A Porno'
"We really appreciate it, Best Band In The World. Way to catch up, we knew that 20 years ago!"
'Ladbroke Grove' took home the title
The show beat 'Fleabag', 'Stranger Things', 'End Of The Fucking World' and 'Top Boy' to the prize
Grunge legend honoured at the ceremony by Radio 1's Annie Mac
Lana beat Billie Eilish, Tyler, the Creator, Stella Donnelly and Slipknot to the award
Eric Cantona joined Liam for his acceptance message
"We genuinely didn't know we were getting this. I don't really know what to say"
Eilish beats Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Post Malone and Clairo to the award