List of awards and nominations received by Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys awards and nominations

Arctic Monkeys in 2006
Awards and nominations Award Wins Nominations Brit Awards 7 9 Grammy Awards 0 3 Ivor Novello Awards 1 2 Meteor Music Awards 1 3 MTV Europe Music Awards 0 5 Muso Awards 1 1 NME Awards 20 37 PLUG Awards 1 2 Q Awards 5 20 Mercury Prize 1 3 MOJO Awards 1 1 MTV Video Music Awards 0 2
Totals
Awards won	38
Nominations	88

Arctic Monkeys are a British indie rock^[1] band from Sheffield, England. Formed in 2002, Arctic Monkeys currently consists of Alex Turner on lead vocals and guitar, Jamie Cook on guitar, Matt Helders on drums and backing vocals, and Nick O'Malley on bass guitar and backing vocals, a position formerly held by Andy Nicholson.^[2] The band's initial popularity came from fan-made demo tapes and online file sharing, and were heralded as one of the first acts to come to the public attention via the Internet.^[3] Commentators suggested at the time that they represented the possibility of a change in the way in which new bands are promoted and marketed.^[4] The band eventually signed to the independent record label Domino Records.^[5]

Arctic Monkeys achieved chart success with their first single "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart.^[6] Their first album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, released on 23 January 2006, was at the time the fastest-selling debut album in British music history.^[7] It received critical acclaim, winning both the 2006 Mercury Prize^[8] and the 2007 BRIT Awards for Best British Album. The band's second album, Favourite Worst Nightmare, was released on 23 April 2007, sold over 225,000 copies in its debut week, and was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Prize.^[9] The group also picked up the award for Best British Album and Best British Group at the BRIT Awards in 2008. Overall, the band has won five BRIT Awards, including "Best British Breakthrough Act" in 2006, "Best British Album" in 2007 for Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, and "Best British Group" in 2008. At the NME Awards in 2006, they made history by becoming the first band to win both "Best New Band" and "Best British Band" in the same night.^[10] The band were also nominated for 3 Grammy awards. Arctic Monkeys have received 38 awards from 88 nominations

BRIT Awards

The BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Arctic Monkeys have won seven awards from nine nominations.^[11][12][13]

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States of America. Arctic Monkeys have received 3 nominations however as of 2015 hold no wins.^[14][15]

Ivor Novello Awards

The Ivor Novello Awards are presented annually in London by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters and was first introduced in 1955.^[16] Arctic Monkeys have received one award.^[17]

Mercury Prize

The Mercury Prize is a highly prestigious annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland. Nominations are chosen by a panel of musicians, music executives, journalists and other figures in the music industry in the UK and Ireland.^[18]

Arctic Monkeys won the 2006 Mercury Prize with their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not.^[8] In 2007, their second album Favourite Worst Nightmare received a nomination,^[9] and the band was nominated once again in 2013 for their fifth album AM.^[19]

Meteor Music Awards

The Meteor Music Awards are distributed by MCD Productions and are the national music awards of Ireland. Arctic Monkeys have won one award from three nominations.^[20][21]

MOJO Awards

The MOJO Awards are the UK's annual music awards run by music magazine, MOJO. To date, Arctic Monkeys has won one award.

MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Arctic Monkeys had five nominations.^[22]

MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. Arctic Monkeys have received two nominations.^[23]

Muso Awards

The Muso Awards is a charity music award ceremony held in London. Arctic Monkeys have received one award.^[24]

NME Awards

Founded by the music magazine NME, the NME Awards are awarded annually. Arctic Monkeys have won 20 awards from 37 nominations.^{[10][25][26][27][28][29][30][31]}

PLUG Awards

The PLUG Awards are given in support of indie music. Arctic Monkeys have won one award from two nominations.^[33]

Q Awards

The Q Awards are hosted annually by the music magazine Q. Arctic Monkeys have won five awards from sixteen nominations.^{[34][35][36][37]}

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