MTV.co.uk News — Blur are set to receive the Outstanding Contribution To Music accolade at The Brit Awards 2012.After scrapping the coveted gong for this year's ceremony, organisers have decided to bring it back -... more info

ContactMusic — Blur will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music accolade at next years BRIT Awards The quartet - who reformed for a series of shows in 2009 but have not played together since - are thrilled to receive the prestigious honour which comes 21... more info

ContactMusic — British rockers Blur will be honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Music trophy at next years 12 Brit Awards The Parklife hitmakers returned to the music scene in 2009 after a six-year hiatus to headline a series of U K festivals and guitaris... more info

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Gigwise — At next year's awards... more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Britpop band Blur will receive an Outstanding Contribution to Music award at next year's BRITs, Britain's answer to the Grammys. more info

ContactMusic — Alex James has given Blur fans a reason to celebrate this Christmas 11 by revealing the Parklife hitmakers are meeting up over the holidays and will probably record new material The news comes weeks after frontman Damon Albarn revealed he and his ban... more info

Guardian Music — The band will join the likes of Paul McCartney and Oasis as winners of the prestigious Brit awardBlur will receive an Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 2012 Brit awards.The band, whose debut album Leisure was released over 20 years ago,... more info

411 Mania — They might record again... more info

Guardian Music — Those who dismiss the British dance duo as stadium techno haven't been paying attention. Their ambitious projects make them a perfect fit for the Olympics opening ceremonyA balmy night at the end of July 2012. The Olympic torch has finished its 70-da... more info