Blur are an English rock band formed of singer–keyboardist Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. The band are best known for popularising the Britpop movement. However, their later material was more influenced by Indie Rock, Electronic and Hip Hop music. After a hiatus, the band reformed in 2009.

The band have released nine studio albums: Leisure (1991), Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994), The Great Escape (1995), Blur (1997), 13 (1999), Think Tank (2003), The Magic Whip (2015) and The Ballad of Darren (2023). Out of 17 nominations, Blur have won 5 Brit Awards, making them one of the most successful acts at the ceremony. Four of Blur's Brits were received in 1995: the most any artist has won in a single ceremony. The other was received in 2012 for outstanding contribution to music. Blur have also been nominated twice for the prestigious Mercury Prize.[1]

Artrocker Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 Blur 21 REISSUE OF THE YEAR Won

The Best Awards

The Best Awards celebrate the very best of British marketing.[1][3]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1996 "The Universal" Best Video Nominated

Brit Awards

The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Blur have won 5 Brits out of 17 nominations, making them one of the most successful winners at the ceremony. Four of Blur's Brits were received in 1995: the most any artist has won in a single ceremony.[1][4][5][6][7][8] Nominations for production work are also featured on this list.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1995 Blur British Group Won
Parklife British Album of the Year Won
"Girls & Boys" British Single of the Year Nominated
"Parklife" Won
British Video of the Year Won
1996 "The Universal" Nominated
"Country House" Nominated
British Single of the Year Nominated
The Great Escape British Album of the Year Nominated
Blur British Group Nominated
1998 "Song 2" British Single of the Year Nominated
British Video of the Year Nominated
2000 Blur British Group Nominated
"Tender" British Single of the Year Nominated
2004 Think Tank British Album of the Year Nominated
2012 Blur Outstanding Contribution to Music Won
2016 British Group Nominated
2024 Blur British Group Nominated
British Rock/Alternative Act Nominated
The Ballad of Darren British Album of the Year Nominated

British Animation Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 "Good Song" Best Video Won

D&AD Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2000 "Coffee & TV" Pop Promos / Best Direction (Silver) Nominated
2004 "Good Song" Best Animation (Silver) Won
Best Direction (Silver) Won
"Out of Time" Best Cinematography (Silver) Nominated
Best Editing (Silver) Nominated

Danish Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 Think Tank Best Album Nominated

Edinburgh Film Festival

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 "Good Song" McLaren Animation Award Won

FOCAL Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 "Out of Time" Best Use Of Footage In A Pop Music Promo Won

Gaffa Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 Blur Best International Band Won
Damon Albarn Best International Singer Won
Blur Best Live Act Nominated

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. Blur have received one nomination.[1][9]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 "No Distance Left to Run" Best Long Form Music Video Nominated

GQ Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2003 Blur Band Of The Year Won
2015 Blur Band Of The Year Won

Ivor Novello Awards

The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. Blur have received one award.[1]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1996 Damon Albarn Songwriters of the Year Won*

Mercury Prize

The Mercury Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland. Blur have received two nominations.[1][11]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1994 Parklife Mercury Prize Nominated
1999 13 Mercury Prize Nominated

MOJO Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Blur Inspiration Award Nominated

Music Week Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2000 "Coffee & TV" Best Pop Video Won*

MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA's) were established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Blur have received one awards from two nominations.[1]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1994 "Girls & Boys" Best Song Nominated
1999 "Coffee & TV" Best Video Won

MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMA's) were established in 1984 by MTV to honor the best in music videos. Blur have received three nominations.[1]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1997 "Song 2" Best Alternative Video Nominated
Best Group Video Nominated
2000 "Coffee & TV" Best Breakthrough Video Nominated

Music Week Sync Awards

The Music Week Awards are UK's only music awards that recognise labels, publishing, live, retail, A&R, radio, marketing and PR, founded by the trade paper Music Week

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 "Song 2" (Madeon Remix) Trailer (Video Game) Won

NME Awards

The NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME. Blur have won 11 awards.[1][12][13][14]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1995 Parklife Best LP (voted by NME readers) Won
"Girls & Boys" NME Single Of The Year Won
Blur Live Act Of The Year Won
Best Band Won
"Parklife" Best Video Won
1998 Blur Best Band Nominated
Blur Best Album Nominated
"Song 2" Best Video Nominated
2000 Blur Best Band Won
Best Live Act Nominated
"Coffee & TV" Best Video Won
"No Distance Left to Run" Nominated
"Tender" Best Single Won
13 Best Album Nominated
2010 Blur - Hyde Park Best Live Event Won
2013 Blur 21 Best Re-Issue Won
Blur Best Live Band Nominated
2016 "Ong Ong" Best Video Nominated
"New World Towers" Best Music Film Won
2017 Leisure Best Reissue Nominated

PRS for Music

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Blur Heritage Award Won

Q Awards

The Q Awards are the UK's annual music awards run by the music magazine Q.[1][15][16][17][18]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1994 Parklife Best Album Won
Stephen Street Best Producer Won
1995 The Great Escape Best Album Won
1999 Blur Best Act in the World Today Won
William Orbit Best Producer Won
2000 Blur Best Act in the World Today Nominated
2003 Think Tank Best Album Won
Blur/Ben Hillier Best Producer Nominated
Blur Best Act In The World Today Nominated
2009 Blur Best Live Act Nominated
2012 Blur Best Live Act Won
Best Act In The World Today Nominated
2015 The Magic Whip Best Album Nominated
Blur Best Act In The World Today Nominated


Smash Hits Awards

The Smash Hits Poll Winners Party was an awards ceremony voted by the readers of Smash Hits magazine. Blur have received two awards out of two nominations.[1]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1994 Parklife Best Album Won
1994 Blur Best Alternative Band Won

South Bank Show Awards

The South Bank Show Awards are given to achievements in the arts. Blur have received one award.[1] [19]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 Think Tank Best Album Won

UK Festival Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 "Tender" Anthem Of The Summer Nominated
Blur Best Headline Performance Won
Damon Albarn Festival Fitty Of The Year - Boys Won

Recognition

In July 2009, "Song 2" was voted #12 in Triple J Hottest 100 of All Time.[20]

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