12 nominees, only one winner – it's like the Apprentice of music, except it's all on one night and no-one gets fired. Apart from a few record company flunkies. Refresh for the latest updates from this year's Mercury prize16.30 Good afternoon all. This is where the magic happens> Or, at least, where I'll be liveblogging the 2009 Mercury prize from a balcony overlooking the awards ceremony. Fortunately Tim Jonze and Rosie Swash will actually be "in the room", feeding back tidbits throughout...
Guardian Music — 12 nominees, only one winner – it's like the Apprentice of music, except it's all on one night and no-one gets fired. Apart from a few record company flunkies. Ref... more info