Muse singer to give NME award to mother

Muse singer Matt Bellamy will give his NME award to his mum as a gift for Mother's Day.

The band picked up the award for Best Live Act at yesterday's NME awards ceremony in London and the singer said he planned to give the award to his mother.

"I’ve got a couple of NMEs on my mantlepiece. This one I’m going to have to give to my mum to see if it will go on her mantelpiece and offend the neighbours," Bellamy told NME. "There should be at least one offensive statue on everyone’s mantlepiece."

The infamous award statuettes feature a bronze hand brandishing the middle finger.

Drummer Dominic Holland thanked the band's fans for helping them win the prize.

"It feels amazing to win an NME award, it looks cool and it’s a good solid bronze piece," he said. "It feels good to get Best Live Band again.

"We like playing live, we like putting every ounce of energy and soul into it and it’s good to be recognised. Anything that’s voted for by fans means the most, clearly."