Mercury prize 2018: follow the ceremony live!

It’s time to give out the most prestigious music award in the UK, with Nadine Shah and Sons of Kemet the hottest tips. Follow all the action from the red carpet and ceremony here 9.02pm BST Nadine Shah has criticised the Mercury prize organisation this year, arguing there aren’t enough lesser-known artists in the shortlist.Now the Mercury is actually run by the same company, the BPI [British Phonographic Industry], I think it needs to find its feet again. It’s controversial ...

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