Chart-topping Sheffield band The Arctic Monkeys are leading the shortlist for this year's Q Awards, with a total of four nominations.

 

The Mercury Prize winners are in the running for Best Album, Best Live Act, Best Track and Best New Act, which sees them up against Lily Allen. Muse are next in line with three nominations, including Best Album for Black Holes and Revelations. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on 30 October.

 

Muse's Best Album rivals include Kasabian (Empire), Keane (Under the Iron Sea) Razorlight for their self-titled album, and Snow Patrol (Eyes Open) as well as the Arctic Monkeys. Best Act in the World Today nominees are Muse, Coldplay - who scooped the title last year - Oasis, U2 and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Oasis, Razorlight, Muse, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and the Arctic Monkeys are up for Best Live Act.

 

At last year's awards, Yoko Ono attacked Paul McCartney's talents as a songwriter and in 2004 Sir Elton John launched a four-letter tirade against Madonna, accusing her of miming during her live performances.

 

Full list of nominees

 

Best New Act

 

1. Lily Allen

2. Corinne Bailey Rae

3. The Kooks

4. Arctic Monkeys

5. Orson

 

Best Track

 

1. Chasing Cars’ by Snow Patrol

2. Crazy’ by Gnarls Barkley

3. I Don’t Feel Like Dancing’ by Scissor Sisters

4. Never Be Lonely’ The Feeling

5. I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor’ by Arctic Monkeys

 

Best Live Act

 

1. Oasis

2. Razorlight

3. Muse

4. Red Hot Chili Peppers

5. Arctic Monkeys

 

Best Album

 

1. Black Holes And Revelations by Muse

2. Empire by Kasabian

3. Under The Iron Sea by Keane

4. Razorlight by Razorlight

5. Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m Not by Arctic Monkeys

6. Eyes Open by Snow Patrol

 

Best Video

 

1. When You Were Young by The Killers

2. I Don’t Feel Like Dancing by Scissor Sisters

3. Empire by Kasabian

4. Smiley Faces by Gnarls Barkley

5. Why Won’t You Give Me Your Love? The Zutons

 

Best Act In The World Today

 

1. Muse

2. Coldplay

3. Oasis

4. U2

5. Red Hot Chili Peppers

Very cool, I love the Q Awards :D