In doing so, they follow in the footsteps of Scouting For Girls (2010) and Stereophonics (2009).

Other winners at this year's awards include Annie Lennox (O2 Silver Clef Award), Tinie Tempah (TAG Design & Interactive: best newcomer award), Status Quo (lifetime achievement award) and Alfie Boe (PPL classical award).

Biffy Clyro said the award was an honour. "Music has been a massive part of our lives - just like it is for all the people Nordoff Robbins help," they added ...