Rudimental

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

The achievements of Rudimental speak volumes about their enduring influence on electronic music. With five consecutive number-one albums in the UK, they hold a rare distinction among dance acts. Their debut album Home not only topped the charts but also earned a Mercury Prize nomination, a significant honor for a drum and bass record. The group's ability to consistently deliver chart-topping singles like "Feel the Love" and "These Days" demonstrates their commercial viability and artistic growth. Their recognition by institutions like the BRITs and MOBOs underscores their importance in shaping the sound of modern British music.

AwardsRudimental has secured numerous prestigious awards throughout their career, highlighting their impact on the music industry. They won the Brit Award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 2013 and the MOBO Award for Best Album for Home. Their success extends to the MTV Europe Music Awards, where they took home Best UK & Ireland Act, and the Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting excellence on "Feel the Love." The group has also received multiple UK Music Video Awards for their visual creativity and has been recognized by the Billboard Music Awards for their chart-topping performances.

Honours & Distinctions

Mercury Prize Nomination

Mercury Prize·2013

Nominated for Best Album for Home, marking a historic moment for drum and bass.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2019

Recognized for having the most streams for an electronic track in a single week in the UK for "These Days."

BBC Sound of 2013

BBC·2013

Shortlisted in the prestigious poll predicting the next big thing in music.

Drum and Bass Hall of Fame

DnB Hall of Fame·2016

Inducted for their contribution to the evolution and mainstream acceptance of drum and bass.

Rankings & Lists

#15

Greatest Electronic Songs of the 2010s

Rolling Stone·2019

#12

Top Dance/Electronic Artists

Billboard·2018

#24

Most Influential British Bands

NME·2015

Best Live Acts of the Decade

Clash Magazine·2019

Magazine Covers

NME

2013-05-15

Rudimental: The Future of Drum and Bass

Mixmag

2015-03-20

Inside the Studio with Rudimental

Clash Magazine

2017-09-10

Toast to Our Differences: A New Era

2018-06-01

The Band That Broke the Rules

The Face

2021-11-15

Rudimental: Good News Returns

Records & Feats

Consecutive Number One Albums

Chart Record·2024

First drum and bass act to achieve five consecutive number-one albums in the UK.

Most Streams for Electronic Track (UK)

Streaming·2019

"These Days" held the record for most streams for an electronic track in a single week in the UK.

Highest-Grossing UK Festival Headliner

Touring·2015

Headlined Glastonbury with one of the highest grossing sets in festival history.

Longest Running UK Single by Electronic Act

Chart Record·2013

"Feel the Love" remained in the UK Top 40 for over 40 weeks.