Mercury Prize: Pulp and CMAT favourites to win
Summary
The Mercury Prize for album of the year will be announced in Newcastle, moving from its long-term location in London. Irish singer CMAT and the band Pulp are the leading contenders for the prize. The ceremony aims to spotlight musical talent from across Britain and Ireland outside of London.Key Facts
- The Mercury Prize for album of the year will take place in Newcastle on Thursday.
- CMAT is the leading favorite to win with her album Euro-Country.
- Pulp is in second place for their comeback album, More.
- The event marks the first time the Mercury Prize ceremony is held outside London since it began in 1992.
- Several other artists, including PinkPantheress, Jacob Alon, and Martin Carthy, are also nominated.
- The BPI, which organizes the awards, aims to highlight music from all over the UK and Ireland.
- Newcastle's local government is partnering with the BPI to hold this year's event outside London.
- The ceremony will feature performances from nine of the twelve nominees.
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