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Mercury Music Prize nominations announced

Damon Albarn’s solo debut and chart-topping duo Royal Blood heads the shortlist for this year’s Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

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Mvula favourite for Mercury Prize

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Bowie shortlisted for Mercury Prize

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Alt-J celebrate Mercury Music Prize win

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Hawley among favourites for Mercury glory

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Plan B tops Mercury Prize shortlist

Plan B and Hawley favourites for Mercury Prize

Plan B and past nominee Richard Hawley are joint favourites to win the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize as the shortlist of 12 was announced tonight for the highly-valued award.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2012

Top artists vie for Mercury Prize

Singer-songwriter PJ Harvey could become the first act to win the Mercury Prize twice if she proves the bookies right and picks up the award at tonight’s event.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011

The xx win Mercury Prize

Indie trio The xx landed the Mercury Prize for their debut album 'xx'.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2010

Musicians shortlisted for Mercury award

This year’s Nationwide Mercury Prize winner will be announced in the UK today, with albums by Radiohead, Estelle, Last Shadow Puppets and Adele vying for the accolade.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2008

Klaxons beat Winehouse to Mercury Prize

British band The Klaxons have won this year’s Mercury Prize for their debut album, 'Myths Of The Near Future'.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2007

Franz Ferdinand favourites to scoop Mercury prize

Scottish art-rockers Franz Ferdinand are firm favourites to scoop the prestigious Mercury Music Prize tonight with their debut album.

Tue, 07 Sep, 2004