Oasis' Q nomination

02-09-2008 15:00

Oasis, Coldplay and Metallica are among the contenders for the Best Act In The World Today honour at this year's Q Awards.The world-famous bands will battle Muse and Kings of Leon for the prestigious prize at the ceremony held by the British music magazine.Elsewhere, Australian star Gabriella Cilmi is up against British singers Duffy and Adele, as well as Santogold and Bon Iver, for the Breakthrough Award.

Duffy also features in the Best Track category for her hit single 'Mercy', but will have to beat Keane's 'Spiralling', Coldplay's 'Violet Hill', Katy Perry's 'I Kissed A Girl' and The Ting Tings' catchy single 'That's Not My Name'.The Ting Tings and Coldplay will also go head-to-head in the Best Video group for the same tracks, but face stiff competition from the promos for Hot Chip's 'Ready For The Floor', Goldfrapp's 'Happiness' and Vampire Weekend's 'A-Punk'.The nominees are voted for by fans both online and through Q magazine and the winners will be announced at London's Grosvenor House hotel on October 6.

The Q Awards 2008, full list of nominations:

Breakthrough Artist:

Duffy

Adele

Santogold

Bon Iver

Gabriella Cilmi

Best New Act:

Fleet Foxes

Glasvegas

The Ting Tings

The Last Shadow Puppets