Watch The NME Awards On Channel 4 Friday

Watch Channel 4 on Feb 26 (UK ONLY) at 11.25pm to catch all the action

Paul Weller is to receive a top honorary prize at this year's NME Awards, the annual Godlike Genius title.

The former frontman for The Jam will receive his award later this month and perform with ex-Oasis man Gem Archer at the event which takes place at the O2 Brixton Academy in south London.

The bash is to be hosted by Jarvis Cocker and will be staged on February 24.

Check back on Wednesday evening for live updates, from the ceremony.