But the Australian rock band Savage Garden didn't have it so easy.

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Of the 13 categories in the awards, eight reward British acts while the remaining five recognise international talent with bands like Air, Savage Garden and the Beastie Boys shortlisted.

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Thompson and his partner Debra Savage rely on a garden tap for drinking and cooking water.

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Indeed, so complete is their ignorance that when a kitten strays into the garden it is treated as a savage intruder.

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