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The Mercury Prize recognises and celebrates the Albums of the Year, establishing a reputation for highlighting the work of both exciting emerging talent and more established bands and artists. The 12 Albums of the Year are chosen by an independent judging panel including the likes of Danielle Perry, Jamie Cullum, Jamz Supernova, and Sian Eleri.
Beth Gibbons, The Last Dinner Party, Cat Burns, and Corinne Bailey Rae were among those shortlisted last year, with English Teacher taking the award home for their debut album, This Could Be Texas.
Wolf Alice and Pulp are no strangers to the Mercury Prize, with each band having been shortlisted three times previously. Wolf Alice won in 2018 for their second album, Visions of a Life, whilst Pulp won the coveted prize in 1996 for Different Class. CMAT and Sam Fender were shortlisted in the past for their second albums, whilst FKA twigs and Fontaines D.C., were shortlisted for their debuts.
Alongside the Awards Show, Generator – the North’s leading music development agency – is powering the Mercury Prize Newcastle Fringe: a region-wide celebration of the North East’s music scene and venues. Running from 9-15 October, the Mercury Fringe will fill the region with live music, creative energy and new opportunities to not only showcase the North East’s talent but to engage everyone; from local schools and music hubs to emerging artists, talent networks, established musicians, cultural organisations and music lovers eager to discover something new.
Full nominees list:
- CMAT –EURO-COUNTRY
- Emma-Jean Thackray – Weirdo
- FKA twigs – EUSEXUA
- Fontaines D.C. – Romance
- Jacob Alon – In Limerence
- Joe Webb – Hamstrings & Hurricanes
- Martin Carthy – Transform Me Then Into A Fish
- Pa Salieu – Afrikan Alien
- PinkPantheress – Fancy That
- Pulp – More
- Sam Fender – People Watching
- Wolf Alice – The Clearing
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