Luca Pasqualino Recalls 2009 NME Awards Mishap
The Skins actor reflects on a clumsy stage moment while presenting an award.
1Stage Fright Incident
Actor Luca Pasqualino, known for his role in Skins, recently recounted a memorable moment from the 2009 NME Awards held at Brixton Academy. While attempting to present the Best New Band trophy to MGMT, he tripped on the steps. He managed to recover quickly, avoiding a major public spectacle during the ceremony.
2Atmosphere of the Event
The 2009 ceremony was characterized by a riotous atmosphere, featuring performances from bands like Friendly Fires, White Lies, and Elbow. Pasqualino noted that he was only nineteen at the time and felt significant nerves. He shared a table with Girls Aloud and observed Pete Doherty engaging in his typical unpredictable behavior.
3Musical Collaborations
The evening featured notable musical highlights, including a collaborative cover of Elvis Presley’s Suspicious Minds by Glasvegas and Florence Welch. Additionally, Damon Albarn reunited with Graham Coxon for an acoustic performance of This Is A Low. The Cure also delivered a ten-track greatest hits set, solidifying their status as Godlike Geniuses.
4Career Path Transitions
Rivals co-star Alex Hassell reflected on his own musical background, revealing he once played in a band called Short Back And Sides with his brother. Their single, Do The SBS, failed to gain traction, leading Hassell to pursue the more stable profession of acting. He remains nostalgic about that specific era.
5Curating On-Set Vibes
While filming the first season of Rivals, Hassell created a playlist of sexy eighties music to set the mood. His daily routine involved listening to Prince’s Kiss and INXS’ Need You Tonight. He also included tracks by Olivia Newton-John and Blondie, emphasizing the importance of music in his creative process.
6Influential Album Choices
Hassell highlighted Radiohead’s OK Computer as one of his all-time favorite albums. He also praised the Longpigs record The Sun Is Often Out, recalling a 1997 V Festival performance where he saw the band alongside Iggy Pop and The Prodigy. He described lead singer Crispin Hunt as the coolest person he ever saw.
7Diverse Musical Tastes
Bella Maclean expressed admiration for Cleo Sol’s 2021 album Mother, describing the vocals as angelic and spiritual. Meanwhile, Pasqualino identified Stevie Wonder’s Songs In The Key Of Life as his top choice. Notably, Leonardo DiCaprio also cited this specific Stevie Wonder album as a favorite during his own interview with NME last year.
8Future Project Release
The cast members continue to promote their current work as they look back on these personal musical histories. Fans of the series can anticipate the next installment of their project, as Rivals season two part two is scheduled to launch on the Disney+ streaming platform on November 11, following the recent promotional interviews.
Original article: NME — Luca Pasqualino Recalls 2009 NME Awards Mishap