Check out some of the coolest bands in the run up to the Shockwave NME Awards, a two week period filled with concerts and gigs from new and upcoming artists as well as indie and rock favourites. The series is guaranteed to have you rocking out with the best of them. If you fancy attending an NME Awards concert, tickets are selling out quickly, so you better move fast.

NME awards gigs
As a run up to the Shockwave NME Awards at the end of February, the magazine is holding a series of gigs that will rock the UK as well as our fair capital. The NME Awards are famous for bringing recognition to artists all over the world, and the concerts are a great opportunity to hear some old favourites and check out the up and comers that are just getting their feet wet.

Artists and venues
The artists confirmed include Isobel Campbell, Mark Lanegann, Edwyn Collins, Noah and The Whale, Frankie and The Heartstrings and many more. The NME Awards concert tickets are available for historic rock venues throughout the UK in venues that are smaller than a stadium but larger than dingy clubs - the perfect size to enjoy all the bands.

Preview new songs
NME Awards concert tickets give you the chance to hear preview new tracks from the bands’ upcoming albums. The bands use these concerts as a chance to test out new material, so there’s sure to be a few surprises in store. Head down to the gigs if you’re interested in hearing how the bands are coming along in recording their new albums.

NME Awards Shows Line Up

Monday 14th February
Heaven - Sleigh Bells
Union Chapel - The Bees

Tuesday 15th February
O2Shepherd's Bush Empire - Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegann
Heaven - The Naked and Famous

Wednesday 16th February
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire – Edywyn Collins

Thursday 17th February
KOKO - Noah and The Whale
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen - Miles Kane

Friday 18th February
Bush Hall - Yuck
Borderline - Frank Turner

Saturday 19th February 2011
O2 Brixton Academy - NME Awards Tour

Sunday 20th February
100 Club - Carl Barat

Monday 21st February
Heaven - Frankie and The Heartstrings
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire - Warpaint
Relentless Garage - Mona
New Players Theatre - Alex Winston

Tuesday 22nd February
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire - Caribou
Heaven - Les Savy Fav
Dingwalls - Communion
Wednesday 23rd February
O2 Academy Brixton - NME Awards Event

Friday 25th February
Wembley Arena - NME Awards Big Gig

NME Awards concert tickets are available now. Concerts take place from Monday 14th - Friday 25th February 2011.

To purchase tickets for any of the tour dates, please click the Buy Tickets button or call 0844 847 1707.

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