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1962

Held at London's Wembley Pool, Brenda Lee hosted (and picked up award for World's Outstanding Female Singer). She presented to the likes of Cliff...

1961

Held at Wembley's Empire Pool, the awards were presented by Connie Francis (who also took home the World Female Singer trophy). She handed out...

1960

Wembley's Empire Pool held the Poll Winners concert which was described as a "glittering, star-studded spectacle." "Screams galore greeted the appearance of Cliff Richard," (of...

1959

Held at the Royal Albert Hall, 7000 music fans turned up. It was hosted by Pete Murray and Lonnie Donegan was greeted by a...

1958

It took place at London's Royal Albert Hall and we summed it up by nicking a Johnny Mathis line, "wonderful, wonderful, wonderful." 7000 fans "raised...

1957

Early February saw 7000 fans pack out the Royal Albert Hall for the show. They were presented by actor John Gregson who did a "grand...

1956

Held on January 29th at the Royal Albert Hall, it included a personal message from Frank Sinatra, who won two awards that year. Coverage in...

1955

Held on Valentine's Day, there were two Poll Winners concerts, which both sold out quickly. Actor Nigel Patrick presented the awards to the largely...

1954

Held on April 25th at the Royal Albert Hall, the awards were presented by Nat 'King' Cole. Winners were presented hand drawn portraits painted by...

1953

It all began innocently enough when NME was a wee nipper of a jazz paper. The results appeared in the February 27th edition of...