February 9, 2010 0:01
Paul Weller to be named Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 Godlike Genius Paul Weller Tickets
The Modfather to be honoured later this month
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Paul Weller is to be named this year's Shockwaves NME Awards Godlike Genius.
The Modfather, formerly of The Jam and Style Council and now a solo artist, will pick up the top prize at this year’s ceremony on February 24, before closing the show at the O2 Academy Brixton in south London. Jarvis Cocker will host this year's event.
"I'm very happy to accept the award, I don't feel godlike or a genius but I'm happy to have it," declared Weller.
NME Editor Krissi Murison said: "Paul was first on the cover of NME with The Jam in 1977. Three decades on he remains just as influential – and this connection with the current music scene makes him all the more godlike."
Listen to NME Radio from 4pm (GMT) on Wednesday (February 10) for an exclusive interview with Weller. To tune in head to Sky Channel 0184, Virgin Media 975, Freesat 727, DAB nationwide or via NME.com/radio.
See NME.COM/awards for more on the Shockwaves NME Awards and to vote for who you want to win this year.
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| Date/Time | Venue | Town/City | Seetickets | Viagogo |
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| Jun 24, 2012 14:00 | Jodrell Bank | Cheshire | Tickets not currently available. |
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| Jun 24, 2012 19:00 | Jodrell Bank | Cheshire | Tickets not currently available. |
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| Jul 12, 2012 00:00 | Henham Park | Southwold |
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| Jul 15, 2012 11:00 | Henham Park | Southwold |
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| Jul 15, 2012 12:00 | Henham Park | Southwold |
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| Date/Time | Venue | Town/City | Seetickets | Viagogo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2012 14:00 | Jodrell Bank | Cheshire | Tickets not currently available. |
Buy Paul Weller Tickets |
| Jun 24, 2012 19:00 | Jodrell Bank | Cheshire | Tickets not currently available. |
Buy Paul Weller Tickets |
| Jul 12, 2012 00:00 | Henham Park | Southwold |
Buy Paul Weller Tickets |
Buy Paul Weller Tickets |
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