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  Mercury Prize: Female talent leads nominations for first time

  The nominees for 2020's Mercury Prize have been unveiled, with more female-fronted acts than male being nominated for the first time in the award's 28-year history. The Mercury Prize has celebrated British musicians since 1992, and recognises the 12 best albums of the last year. All 12 artists receive an album of the year trophy, as well as their profile being increased, with the overall winner receiving a winners trophy and a cash prize of £25,000.

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  Anna Calvi among additions to Mercury Prize judging panel

  The shortlist for this year’s prize will be announced on Thursday.

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  International Women’s Day: Stars share their words of wisdom, from Kristin Scott Thomas and Tayari Jones to Ella Eyre and Kathy Burke

  In the age of MeToo, women in the arts are being listened to and celebrated like never before. They are making art that changes the world, fighting for the female gaze, and holding powerful men to account.But there’s still a long way to go. This year’s Oscars were widely criticised for snubbing female directors such as Greta Gerwig and Marielle Heller, and the lack of nominations for women at the Brit Awards was branded an “absolute disgrace”.

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  New albums March 2020: 10 releases you need to hear this month, from Lauv to Brian Eno

  Headphones at the ready, because March looks like it’s going to be an absolute treat when it comes to new music.We’ve picked out 10 upcoming albums that we’re particularly intrigued to hear, but there is plenty that we didn’t include. Stephen Malkmus, Nazar, U.S. Girls, Pearl Jam, TOKiMONSTA, Circa Waves and Ian William Craig are just a few of the artists whose new stuff we can’t wait to wrap our ears around this month.

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  Dua Lipa and Stormzy on the bill for Sziget festival

  The seven-day event takes place in Budapest in August.

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  Anna Calvi: live music venues deserve as much help as ballet or opera

  Anna Calvi: live music venues deserve as much help as ballet or opera. Independent venues allow talent to develop and must be protected, says musician

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  All Points East line-up: Kraftwerk to headline festival with performance marking 50th anniversary

  Kraftwerk have been announced as the first headliners for All Points East festival 2020, in what will be their only UK performance of the year.The German electronic pioneers celebrate their 50th anniversary next year.

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  Kraftwerk revealed as second All Points East headliner: How to get tickets

  Kraftwerk are the second band to be announced as headliners for All Points East in 2020, with Johnny Marr, Anna Calvi and Iggy Pop also joining the line-up.The revered German group will celebrate 50 years since their debut album in Victoria Park on May 29, playing their only UK show of the year.

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  Q Awards: Stormzy, Lewis Capaldi and The 1975 among the big winners

  Lewis Capaldi, Stormzy and The 1975 are among the big winners of this year's Q Awards. The annual ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Roundhouse in Camden, north London, with artists including Anna Calvi, Dizzee Rascal, Little Simz, Pale Waves and Madness also honoured. Following his record-breaking headline set at Glastonbury earlier this year, grime star Stormzy picked up the prize for best solo act, while The 1975 were named best act in the world today.

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  Mercury Prize 2019: Dave scoops award for debut album Psychodrama

  Dave has been named as the winner of this year's Mercury Prize for his debut album Psychodrama.The Streatham rapper, who was joined on stage by his mum as he collected the award, beat off competition from the likes of The 1975, Foals and Anna Calvi at a ceremony at Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith.

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