Florence + the Machine
Awards & Honours
46
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
The band's achievements reflect a consistent ability to push boundaries within the indie rock genre. Winning a Grammy for "Shake It Out" validated their place among the world's top alternative artists, while their Brit Award for Best British Album recognized the enduring quality of Lungs. Their historic headline slot at Glastonbury in 2015 marked a pivotal moment for female artists in the festival circuit. With six studio albums released over nearly two decades, each project has demonstrated growth and experimentation, earning them a dedicated global following and critical praise.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Glastonbury Headliner
First British female headliner of the 21st century at Glastonbury Festival
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Florence Welch named one of the 100 most influential people in the world
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Artists of All Time
Best Debut Albums of the 21st Century
Magazine Covers
Vogue
October 2015
Florence Welch: The Queen of Indie Rock
Rolling Stone
March 2016
Florence + the Machine: A New Era
TIME
April 2012
100 Most Influential People: Florence Welch
Records & Feats
First British Female Headliner (21st Century)
Welch became the first British female artist to headline Glastonbury in the 21st century in 2015
Longest UK Chart Run for Debut Album
Lungs spent 65 consecutive weeks in the UK Top 40