Has 5SOS Won Any Awards? The Complete List

Has 5SOS Won Any Awards? A Look at 5 Seconds of Summer’s Major Wins

If you are wondering whether the Australian pop-rock powerhouse 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) has racked up any hardware over the years, the short answer is a resounding yes.

Since bursting out of Sydney as YouTube-covering teenagers in 2011 and evolving into a globally revered, self-contained alternative rock band, Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin have collected dozens of major international and domestic awards.

From global fan-voted blockbusters to prestigious critical songwriting accolades, here is a breakdown of the hardware 5SOS has won throughout their career.

Major Global and International Dominance

5SOS transitioned rapidly from a viral internet sensation to a massive global touring powerhouse, and international award shows quickly took notice:

• MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs): This is one of the band’s most successful hunting grounds. 5SOS has won 10 MTV EMAs, including multiple wins for categories like Best Australian Act, Best Worldwide Act, and Best Rock.
• MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs): The band has claimed 2 VMA trophies, famously winning Best Lyric Video for “Don’t Stop” and capturing fan-voted categories that highlight their intensely loyal fanbase.
• American Music Awards (AMAs): They won the coveted New Artist of the Year award in 2014, solidifying their immediate impact on the American mainstream music scene.
• Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards: Proving their massive multi-generational appeal, 5SOS has won 6 Kids’ Choice Awards across various global iterations, including categories like Favorite Global Music Star.
• Teen Choice Awards: Reflecting their massive dominance during the mid-2010s pop culture landscape, they scooped up 8 Teen Choice Awards out of more than 20 nominations.

Critical Acclaim and Industry Respect

While 5SOS started out with heavy teen-idol branding, their longevity has been fueled by genuine musicianship, songwriting, and dynamic evolution. Industry bodies have heavily rewarded this growth:

• ARIA Music Awards (Australia): In their home country, 5SOS has won 5 ARIA Awards out of numerous nominations. Major wins include Song of the Year for anthems like “She Looks So Perfect” and “Teeth,” alongside multiple victories for Best Australian Live Act recognizing their powerhouse touring capabilities.
• APRA and BMI Awards: On the songwriting front, 5SOS has earned critical respect. They’ve won APRA Awards (including Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year) and multiple BMI Pop Awards for massive radio hits like “Youngblood” and “Easier”.
• NME and Kerrang! Awards: Acknowledging their pivot toward a slicker, alternative-rock and new-wave-infused sound (particularly around the era of Youngblood and CALM), they have picked up alternative music staples like NME Awards and a Kerrang! Award.

Summary of Success

With millions of records sold, historic chart milestones (such as becoming the first Australian band to debut at Number 1 on the US Billboard 200 with their first three studio albums), and a trophy room filled with MTV, ARIA, and BMI awards, 5SOS has firmly proven they are much more than a fleeting trend—they are an award-winning staple of modern pop-rock.