Coldplay have been named as the winners of the NME Godlike Genius Award at the NME Awards 2016.
The event will take place on 17 February at London O2 Academy Brixton. Coldplay, who recently released their seventh studio album A Head Full of Dreams and have sold 80m records worldwide, will perform an exclusive set of their greatest hits to close the show.
Mike Williams, NME editor-in-chief, said: ‘Coldplay first attended the NME Awards over a decade ago, and since then have gone on to be the biggest band on the planet, so it’s an honour to invite them back as this year’s Godlike Genius.
‘NME were there for the band right at the beginning - our early coverage was instrumental in setting them on their way - and we've had a thrilling relationship in the 15 years since. As Coldplay gear up for their biggest year yet - from the Superbowl to Wembley Stadium - it's fitting that they join the likes of The Cure, Dave Grohl, Blondie and Noel Gallagher in being named NME's Godlike Genius.’
The NME Godlike Genius Award, now in its 22nd year, recognises and celebrates the careers of the most pioneering music icons of our time.
Previous winners include The Clash, Paul Weller, The Cure, Noel Gallagher, Manic Street Preachers, New Order & Joy Division, Dave Grohl, Johnny Marr, U2, Ian Brown and Blondie.
Last year’s ceremony saw Suede take home the gong after a career spanning 25 years.
The event will take place on 17 February at London O2 Academy Brixton. Coldplay, who recently released their seventh studio album A Head Full of Dreams and have sold 80m records worldwide, will perform an exclusive set of their greatest hits to close the show.
Mike Williams, NME editor-in-chief, said: ‘Coldplay first attended the NME Awards over a decade ago, and since then have gone on to be the biggest band on the planet, so it’s an honour to invite them back as this year’s Godlike Genius.
‘NME were there for the band right at the beginning - our early coverage was instrumental in setting them on their way - and we've had a thrilling relationship in the 15 years since. As Coldplay gear up for their biggest year yet - from the Superbowl to Wembley Stadium - it's fitting that they join the likes of The Cure, Dave Grohl, Blondie and Noel Gallagher in being named NME's Godlike Genius.’
The NME Godlike Genius Award, now in its 22nd year, recognises and celebrates the careers of the most pioneering music icons of our time.
Previous winners include The Clash, Paul Weller, The Cure, Noel Gallagher, Manic Street Preachers, New Order & Joy Division, Dave Grohl, Johnny Marr, U2, Ian Brown and Blondie.
Last year’s ceremony saw Suede take home the gong after a career spanning 25 years.
