Sports Team Archives

After Michael Kiwanuka’s surprise Mercury Prize win, stealth award shows should be the future

The singer was presented with the 2020 gong Punk'd style – could this be the way forward for annual music ceremonies?

The most beautiful lockdown performances, from churches and gardens to Glasto

With traditional live music off the table this summer, bands and artists have got creative, creating stunning sessions in unusual landscapes

Michael Kiwanuka wins the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020

"I'm over the moon. I don't have words to say"

Reading & Leeds 2021 add more names and announce day splits and day tickets

Gallows, Gerry Cinnamon, Girl In Red, KSI, Nova Twins, Sports Team and The Wombats are among the new additions

Hyundai Mercury Prize: Watch nominees perform ahead of tonight’s ceremony

The likes of Sports Team, Laura Marling and Porridge Radio have all performed ahead of tonight's announcement

Sports Team on the Hyundai Mercury Prize: “If we win £25k, it’s going behind the bar”

Watch the London band talk haters, class, fans, the Pete Doherty breakfast challenge, the #MercuryPrize and why album two is closer than you might think.

Watch Sports Team perform ‘Stations Of The Cross’ at The Oval in London

The song appears on the band's Mercury Prize-nominated debut album

Sports Team attempt to beat Pete Doherty’s time in Margate café breakfast challenge

"In hindsight probably didn't need the Yazoo"

2020 Mercury Prize winner to be announced live on ‘The One Show’

The coverage will begin on September 21

2020 Mercury Prize nominees to take part in Tim Burgess’ Twitter listening parties

The acts will join Burgess and their fans in listening to their nominated record together