U2 were in London this afternoon, to receive the 'Q Icon' Award.

The annual awards ceremony of the UK music monthly Q is familiar territory for the band - they have received plenty of honours from Q readers in the past.

Today's award was in the gift of the magazine itself. We'll have more news as we get it but meantime, here's some of the other winners today.


BEST NEW ACT
Sponsored by Island Records
Voted by the readers of Q
Shortlist: Keane, Franz Ferdinand, Razorlight, Maroon 5, The
Killers, The Zutons, Kasabian, Snow Patrol.
WINNER: RAZORLIGHT

BEST PRODUCER
Voted by the users of Q4Music.com
Shortlist: Kelis - Tasty: The Neptunes, Various; Muse - Absolution: Costey, Cornfield, Reeve, Muse; The Libertines - The Libertines: Jones; Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters: Scissor Sisters; Morrissey - You Are The Quarry: Finn; Usher - Confessions: Dupri, Jam, Lewis, Destro, Thicke Pro J, Cox, Various
WINNER: MICK JONES FOR THE LIBERTINES

BEST LIVE ACT
Sponsored by Clear Channel Entertainment
Voted by the readers of Q
Shortlist: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, David Bowie, The Darkness, The Pixies, Madonna.
WINNER: MUSE

BEST VIDEO
Sponsored by At It Productions
Voted by the viewers of QTV
Shortlist: Scissor Sisters - Laura; Outkast - Roses; Kelis - Milkshake; Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out; The Streets - Fit But You Know It.
WINNER: FRANZ FERDINAND - TAKE ME OUT

THE Q MERIT AWARD
Sponsored by Greenpeace
chosen by Q magazine
WINNER: SHANE MCGOWAN

BEST SINGLE
Voted by the readers of Q
Shortlist: Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out; Morrissey - Irish Blood, English Heart; The Streets - Dry Your Eyes; Goldie Lookin' Chain - Guns Don't Kill People, Rappers Do; Maroon 5 - This Love; Jamelia - See It In A Boy's Eyes.
WINNER: JAMELIA - SEE IT IN A BOY'S EYES

THE Q INNOVATION IN SOUND AWARD
Chosen by Q Magazine
WINNER: THE HUMAN LEAGUE

THE Q INSPIRATION AWARD
Sponsored by Aloud.com
Chosen by Q magazine
WINNER: PET SHOP BOYS

BEST ALBUM
Sponsored by Virgin Megsatores
Voted by the readers of Q
Shortlist: Keane - Hopes And Fears; Muse - Absolution; Dizzee Rascal - Showtime; The Libertines - The Libertines; The Streets - A Grand Don't Come For Free;Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand; Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters.
WINNER: KEANE - HOPES AND FEARS

BEST ACT IN THE WORLD TODAY
Sponsored by MSN Music
Voted by the readers of Q
Shortlist: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, Radiohead, U2, Coldplay, Outkast.
WINNER: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

THE Q CLASSIC SONGWRITER AWARD
Chosen by Q magazine
WINNER: ELTON JOHN

THE Q ICON AWARD
Sponsored by Lucasarts
Chosen by Q Magazine
WINNER: U2

THE Q LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Chosen by Q magazine
WINNER: ROXY MUSIC