February 19, 2009 - submitted by Pat Corbett, Vanuatu

Q. Why oh why didnt the band win a Brit award! Was gutted!

The Oracle replies:

Well that's the way it goes sometimes. Iron Maiden have been around for over 25 years and have a hardcore fan base that were voting for the Best Live Act category. Let's be honest, they don't get a lot of opportunity to win at the Brits so it was always gonna be tough. Plus we weren't just competing with the band, but also Eddie!
Coldplay have always done so well at the Brits but this year it was someone else's turn. To see a band such as Elbow finally get some recognition was great! Duffy had an amazing year too. The Girls Aloud's single was stiff competition.
As you may guess by the fact they have all been invited to perform with Coldplay on tour, they have the band's support and congratulations.
It's always fantastic to win but performing, being nominated and taking part are great too.