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Mercury Prize 2021 odds and predictions: From Arlo Parks to Ghetts, who will win this year?
- Arlo Parks and Laura Mvula are the bookies’ joint favourites to win
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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.
- EntertainmentThe Independent
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.
- EntertainmentThe Guardian
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
