List of awards and nominations received by Muse

Muse are an English alternative rock band formed in Teignmouth, Devon by Matthew Bellamy (lead vocals, guitars, piano), Christopher Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals) and Dominic Howard (drums, percussion).[1] The band have released nine studio albums: Showbiz (1999), Origin of Symmetry (2001), Absolution (2003), Black Holes and Revelations (2006), The Resistance (2009), The 2nd Law (2012), Drones (2015), Simulation Theory (2018), Will of the People (2022).[2] "Supermassive Black Hole", the first single from the band's fourth album Black Holes and Revelations, is Muse's highest-charting single, peaking at #4 on the UK Singles Chart[3] and #6 on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks.[4] The band's fourth studio album, Black Holes and Revelations, has been their highest-selling album, with over three and a half million copies sold worldwide.[5]

Muse awards and nominations
Muse performing at Wembley Stadium, London in June 2007
Totals[a]
Wins70
Nominations176
Note

Muse have been nominated twelve times at the BRIT Awards, receiving two awards; both were for "Best Live Act", in 2005 and 2007. The band received seven awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards, winning both "Best Alternative Act" (in 2004 & 2006) and "Best UK & Irish Act" (in 2004 & 2007). The album Black Holes and Revelations received numerous nominations, including a Mercury Music Prize, "Best Album" from both the MTV Europe Video Awards and the NME Awards. At the Kerrang! Awards, Muse have been nominated for the "Best British Band" award five times, from 2001 to 2004, and again in 2007, but only winning it in 2001. The NME Awards have recognised Muse by awarding them the "Best Live Band" award in 2005, 2008 and 2009; the "Best British Band" award in 2007, 2010 and 2011 and the "Best New Band" award in 2000. The Q Awards have also recognised Muse as outstanding live performers; the band were nominated for the "Best Live Act" award eight times, winning it three times in 2004, 2006, and 2007, and winning "Best Act in the World Today" in 2009, 2012, and 2016. In 2010, Muse won an MTV VMA for the first time, for Best Special Effects in a Video for "Uprising", with special effects by Humble. In 2011, they received three Grammy Award nominations, of which they won "Best Rock Album" for The Resistance, and in 2013 they received a further two nominations, for "Best Rock Album" for The 2nd Law, and "Best Rock Song" for "Madness". In 2016, they won another Grammy for "Best Rock Album" for Drones. They also received the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for the first time, for International Achievement. Overall, Muse have received 70 awards from 176 nominations.

AltRock Awards

The AltRock Award is presented annually by the American radio station i99Radio. Muse have received two nominations.[6]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2018Muse (with Thirty Seconds to Mars and PVRIS)Tour of the YearWon
Best Online PerformanceNominated

American Music Awards

The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. Muse have received one award from one nomination.[7]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2010MuseFavorite Alternative ArtistWon

Best Art Vinyl Award

The Best Art Vinyl award has been awarded since 2005 by Art Vinyl Ltd for the best album artwork of the past year. The award is judged by public vote from a list of 50 nominations from music industry and graphic design experts. In 2009, The Resistance won the award, beating Manic Street Preachers and Fever Ray to first place.[8] For Best Art Vinyl 2012, The 2nd Law came in second place.[9]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009The ResistanceBest Vinyl Art1st
2012The 2nd Law3rd

Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards, sponsored by Billboard magazine, is one of several annual United States music awards shows. The BMAs honour winners based on Billboard's year-end music charts, which are based on Nielsen data for sales, downloads and airplay. Muse were nominated for two awards.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2011MuseBest Rock ArtistNominated
Best Alternative ArtistNominated

Brit Awards

The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Muse have received two awards from twelve nominations.[10][11][12][13][14]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2004MuseBritish Rock ActNominated
2005British GroupNominated
British Rock ActNominated
British Live ActWon
AbsolutionBritish Album of the YearNominated
2007MuseBritish GroupNominated
British Live ActWon
Black Holes and RevelationsBritish Album of the YearNominated
2008MuseBritish Live ActNominated
2010British GroupNominated
2013Nominated
British Live ActNominated

European Festival Awards

The European Festival Awards are awarded annually, with various categories for all aspects of festivals that have taken place in Europe. Muse have received 2 awards from 2 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2010MuseBest HeadlinerWon
"Uprising"Anthem of the YearWon

GAFFA Awards

GAFFA Awards (Denmark)

Delivered since 1991, the GAFFA Awards are a Danish award that rewards popular music by the magazine of the same name.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2003MuseForeign Live ActNominated[15]
2006MuseBest Foreign BandWon
"Starlight"Best Foreign SongNominated
Black Holes and RevelationsBest Foreign AlbumNominated
2008H.A.A.R.P.Best Foreign DVDWon[16]
2009The ResistanceBest Foreign AlbumWon
"Uprising"Best Foreign SongWon
MuseBest Foreign BandWon
2012Won
2015Won[17]

GAFFA Awards (Sweden)

Delivered since 2010, the GAFFA Awards (Swedish: GAFFA Priset) are a Swedish award that rewards popular music awarded by the magazine of the same name.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2019MuseBest Foreign BandNominated[18]

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are an annual music awards show, presented by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Muse have received two awards from eight nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2011"Resistance"Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with VocalNominated
Best Rock SongNominated
The ResistanceBest Rock AlbumWon
2013The 2nd LawNominated
"Madness"Best Rock SongNominated
2014"Panic Station"Nominated
2016DronesBest Rock AlbumWon
2023"Kill or be Killed"Best Metal PerformanceNominated

Ivor Novello Awards

The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. They are presented annually in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA). The Ivors remain the only award ceremony in the musical calendar that is not influenced by publishers and record companies but judged and presented by the writing community.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2011MuseInternational AchievementWon

Kerrang! Awards

The Kerrang! Awards are awarded annually by British music magazine Kerrang!. Muse have received four awards from eleven nominations.[19][20][21][22][23]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2001MuseBest British BandWon
2002MuseBest British Live ActWon
Best British BandNominated
2003MuseBest British BandNominated
2004AbsolutionBest AlbumWon
MuseBest British BandNominated
Best Live BandNominated
2006MuseBest Live ActWon
"Supermassive Black Hole"Best SingleNominated
2007MuseBest Live BandNominated
Best British BandNominated

Mercury Prize

In 2006, Muse were nominated for the Mercury Prize for their album Black Holes and Revelations.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2006Black Holes and RevelationsAlbum of the YearNominated

Meteor Music Awards

The Meteor Music Awards are the national music awards of Ireland, established by mobile telecommunications company Meteor. Muse have received one award from three nominations.[24][25]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2007Black Holes and RevelationsBest International AlbumNominated
MuseBest International BandNominated
2008Oxegen 2007Best International Live PerformanceWon

MTV Awards

MTV Asia Awards

The biannual MTV Asia Awards is the Asian equivalent of the Australian MTV Australia Awards. Muse have received one award.[26]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2008Asia Tour 2007Bring Da House DownWon
MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by MTV Europe. Muse have received seven awards from eighteen nominations.[27][28][29][30] They performed at the 2012 show.[31]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2004MuseBest AlternativeWon
Best UK & Ireland ActWon
2006Black Holes and RevelationsBest AlbumNominated
MuseBest AlternativeWon
2007Best HeadlinerWon
Best UK & Ireland ActWon
2009Best AlternativeNominated
2010Best RockNominated
Best Live ActNominated
Best World Stage PerformanceNominated
2012Best RockNominated
Best Live ActNominated
2015Best RockNominated
2016Best RockNominated
2018Best RockNominated
Best Live ActNominated
2019MuseBest World StageWon
2022Best RockWon
MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. Muse have received one award from three nominations.[32][33]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2010"Uprising"Best Special EffectsWon
Best Rock VideoNominated
2022"Won't Stand Down"Best RockNominated
MTV Video Music Awards Japan

The MTV Video Music Awards Japan is the Japanese version of the MTV Video Music Awards, established in 2002 by MTV Japan. Muse have received three awards.[34]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2010"Uprising"Best Rock VideoWon
2013"Follow Me"Video of the YearWon
Best Rock VideoWon
mtvU Woodie Awards

The mtvU Woodie Awards are awarded annually by American music video network mtvU. Muse have received one award from three nominations.[35][36]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2005MuseBest Live WoodieNominated
Best International WoodieNominated
2007MuseBest Performing WoodieWon

Music Video Production Awards

The MVPA Awards are annually presented by a Los Angeles-based music trade organization to honor the year's best music videos.[37]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2005"Hysteria"Best Special EffectsWon
2007"Knights of Cydonia"Best Director of a BandWon
Best CinematographyWon
Best HairNominated
2008"Invincible"Best Computer EffectsWon
Best Animated VideoNominated
Best Special EffectsNominated
2013"Madness"Best EditingNominated

NME Awards

The NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME. Muse have received 19 awards from 49 nominations.[38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2000MuseBest New BandWon
2002Origin of SymmetryBest AlbumNominated
MuseBest Live ActNominated
2005MuseBest Live BandWon
2007"Supermassive Black Hole"Best TrackNominated
Black Holes and RevelationsBest AlbumNominated
MuseBest Live BandNominated
Best British BandWon
Matthew BellamySexiest MaleWon
2008Nominated
Wembley Stadium 2007Best Live EventNominated
MuseBest Live BandWon
Best British BandNominated
2009MuseBest British BandNominated
Best Live BandWon
HAARPBest DVDNominated
Best Album ArtworkWon
Matthew BellamySexiest MaleWon
2010MuseBest British BandWon
Best Live BandNominated
The ResistanceBest AlbumNominated
Best Album ArtworkNominated
muse.mu and twitter.com/museBest Band BlogNominated
muse.muBest WebsiteWon
A Seaside RendezvousBest Live EventNominated
"Plug In Baby"Best Guitar RiffWon
Matthew BellamyWorst DressedNominated
Hero of the YearNominated
Hottest MaleWon
Dominic HowardNominated
2011MuseBest British BandWon
Best Live BandNominated
Matthew BellamyHero of the YearNominated
Hottest MaleWon
Dominic HowardNominated
2012MuseBest British BandNominated
Best Live BandNominated
Most Dedicated FansWon
Worst BandNominated
Matthew BellamyHero of the YearNominated
Hottest MaleNominated
Dominic HowardNominated
2013MuseBest Fan CommunityWon
Best TwitterNominated
2014MuseWorst BandNominated
Best Fan CommunityNominated
2015MuseBest Fan CommunityWon
2018MuseBest Festival HeadlinerWon
2020MuseBest ReissueWon

NRJ Music Awards

The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1, takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes. They give out awards to popular musicians in different categories. Muse have received one award from two nomination.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2011MuseInternational Group/Duo of the YearNominated
2018MuseNRJ Award of HonorWon

Silver Clef Awards

The Silver Clef Award is an annual UK music awards lunch which has been running since 1976. Muse received one award from one nomination.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2010MuseNordorff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Award[48]Won

Peoples Choice Awards

The People's Choice Awards is an annual awards ceremony from CBS to honor pop culture. Muse received one nomination

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2014MuseFavorite Alternative BandNominated

Q Awards

The Q Awards are the UK's annual music awards run by music magazine Q. Muse have received seven awards from 27 nominations.[49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2000ShowbizBest AlbumNominated
MuseBest New ActNominated
2001Origin of SymmetryBest AlbumNominated
MuseBest Live ActNominated
2002MuseBest Live ActNominated
2003"Time Is Running Out"Best SingleNominated
Best VideoNominated
MuseInnovation in SoundWon
2004MuseBest Live ActWon
Best Act in the World TodayNominated
2006MuseBest Live ActWon
Best Act in the World TodayNominated
Black Holes and RevelationsBest AlbumNominated
2007"Knights of Cydonia"Best TrackNominated
MuseBest Live ActWon
Best Act in the World TodayNominated
2008MuseBest Act in the World TodayNominated
2009MuseBest Act in the World TodayWon
"Uprising"Best TrackNominated
2010MuseBest Act in the World TodayNominated
Best Live ActNominated
2012MuseBest Act in the World TodayWon
2013MuseBest Live ActNominated
2015MuseBest Act in the World TodayNominated
"Psycho"Best VideoNominated
2016MuseBest Act in the World TodayWon
Best Live ActNominated

UK Festival Awards

The UK Festival Awards are awarded annually, with various categories for all aspects of festivals that have taken place in the UK, and one category for European festivals. Muse have received 1 award from 3 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2008MuseBest Headline ActNominated
2010Glastonbury and T in the ParkBest Headline PerformanceNominated
"Uprising"Anthem of the YearWon

Ticketmaster Touring Milestone Award

An annual honor for musicians who headlined the biggest tours, rocked the largest stage and reached the most fans around the world. To qualify for a Ticketmaster Touring Milestone Award (TTMA), an artist must have sold at least one million tickets globally for a tour. Muse have received 1 award from 1 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2019The Simulation Theory World TourTouring Milestone AwardWon

ZD Awards

Zvukovaya Dorozhka (Russian: Звуковая Дорожка, "sound track") is Russia's oldest hit parade in field of popular music. Since 2003 it is presented in a ceremony in concert halls. It's considered one of the major Russian music awards.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2015ThemselvesBest Foreign ActWon[57]
Drones World Tour (live at Park Live Festival)Tour of the YearNominated

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