Rumours of its demise as a paid-for magazine are steadily gathering momentum this week, with many speculating that the fabled music weekly will soon become a freesheet publication - but the annual NME Awards went ahead as planned in London last night, regardless.
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page was awarded the 'Rock 'n' Roll Soul' award for lifetime achievement, while The Vaccines, Charli XCX, Run the Jewels and more played live.
Foo Fighters also confirmed at the ceremony that they will headline Glastonbury this year.
The full list of winners can be seen below:
Best British Band
Kasabian
Best Album
Kasabian – '48:13'
Best International Band
Foo Fighters
Best Live Band
Royal Blood
Best New Band
Royal Blood
Best Solo Artist
Jake Bugg
Best Festival
Glastonbury
Best Track
Jamie T – 'Zombie'
Best Video
Jamie T – 'Zombie'
Best Music Film
Pulp: A Film About Life, Death And Supermarkets
Best Film
Northern Soul
Best TV Show
Game Of Thrones
Best Quote
Kasabian (of their Glastonbury headline slot): "Five records, 10 years, we’ve earned our shot.”
Dancefloor Filler
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX – 'Fancy'
Worst Band
5 Seconds Of Summer
Villain Of The Year
Nigel Farage
Hero Of The Year
Alex Turner
Music Moment Of The Year
Jamie T's comeback
Best Fan Community
Muse
Small Festival Of The Year
Liverpool Psych Fest
Book Of The Year
Viv Albertine – Clothes Clothes Clothes Music Music Music Boys Boys Boys
Reissue Of The Year
Manic Street Preachers – 'The Holy Bible'
Best Band Social Media
Liam Gallagher's Twitter