This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Point Park chapter.
Last month, Her Campus Point Park had a one-of-a-kind opportunity to attend the 2nd annual Alternative Press Music Awards in Cleveland, OH. The night was one to remember, largely because of Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat from All Time Low’s event-hosting skills, but also because of the live performances, unique collaborations, and true passion & appreciation the artists and industry leaders alike have for their music culture. Ultimately, the reason all came together for the evening was to honor those in the rock/alternative scene for their hard work and dedication over the year. Without further adieu, here are the winners:
- BEST VOCALIST presented by AXS TV: Hayley Williams, Paramore
- BEST INTERNATIONAL BAND presented by AP Japan: The 1975
- ICON AWARD presented by Artery Recordings: X
- VANGUARD AWARD presented by Equal Vision and MerchNow: Rob Zombie
- BEST BASSIST presented by Razor & Tie: Zack Merrick, All Time Low
- ARTIST PHILANTHROPIC presented by Sub City/Take Action: Taking Back Sunday for American Cancer Society
- BEST LIVE BAND presented by Macbeth: A Day To Remember
- BEST DRUMMER presented by DW Drums: Rian Dawson, All Time Low
- BEST FANDOM presented by Tumblr: 5 Seconds Of Summer
- BEST MUSIC VIDEO presented by Journeys: “Drown,” Bring Me The Horizon
- SONG OF THE YEAR presented by Epitaph Records: “Kick Me,” Sleeping With Sirens
- BEST UNDERGROUND BAND presented by Sumerian Records: Being As An Ocean
- MOST DEDICATED FANS presented by Fearless Records: All Time Low’s “hustlers”
- BEST GUITARIST presented by Gibson Brands: Tony Perry, Pierce The Veil
- BREAKTHROUGH BAND presented by Splat: PVRIS
- ARTIST OF THE YEAR presented by Monster Energy: Issues
- ALBUM OF THE YEAR presented by Journeys: Black Veil Brides, Black Veil Brides
In case you missed the live broadcast, you can watch all of the highlights and performances of awards show here!