Mercury Prize Archives

Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020: Michael Kiwanuka is a perfect, timely winner

This year's Hyundai Mercury Prize winner spreads much-needed messages of humanity and acceptance

Twitter reacts to Michael Kiwanuka winning this year’s Hyundai Mercury Prize

"A beautiful, poignant and authentic album"

Michael Kiwanuka wins the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020

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

Lanterns On The Lake on the Hyundai Mercury Prize: “Politics seeps into the music”

Ahead of tonight's Mercury Prize, Lanterns On The Lake discuss 'Spook The Herd' – and why £25,000 could come in very handy for fixing a leak.

2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize nominees see significant rise in sales and streams

The annual ceremony is held tonight (September 24)

Every single Mercury Prize winner: what happened next?

As a pandemic-ready new iteration of the Mercury Prize returns for 2020, here's a look back at all the past records that stole the crown.

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.

Porridge Radio on the Hyundai Mercury Prize and new music plans

Watch singer Dana Margolin reflect on the competition and tell us about the band's plans for the future

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