04-07-2008 20:00
Other winners at the ceremony included Amy Macdonald, who was given The Newcomer Award by comedian Russell Brand following the huge success of her debut album 'This Is The Life'.
Glaswegian band The Fratellis won the Best British Band accolade, which was presented to them by 'Hot Fuzz' actor Simon Pegg.
Before the ceremony started, guests were treated to a Silver Clef luncheon, sponsored by O2.
They also took part in a Silver Clef auction, where prizes included a dinner at London's Dorchester Hotel hosted by Eddie Jordan, Mike Rutherford and Nick Mason, as well as three limited edition pieces of Paul Weller's Stanley Road album artwork by Sir Peter Blake, signed by Weller and Blake.
The 33rd O2 Silver Clef Awards, full list of winners:
Download of the Year Award, sponsored by Music Station: Estelle
The Newcomer Award, sponsored by HMV: Amy Macdonald
The Classical Award, sponsored by PPL: Nicola Benedetti
Best British Band, sponsored by AMG: The Fratellis
Raymond Weil International Award: Meat Loaf
Ambassadors of Rock Award, sponsored by The Hard Rock Café: Bryan Adams
The Icon Award: Squeeze
O2 Silver Clef Award: Oasis
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