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Broadcaster & author Annie Mac has been announced as guest presenter at the Hyundai Mercury Prize Awards Show. Annie is a member of the 2021 judging panel - and will be announcing the overall winner of the 2021 Hyundai Mercury Prize for ‘Album of the Year’.
Annie Mac said ‘This year’s Hyundai Mercury Prize shortlist highlights how remarkably creative and diverse British music is at the moment. Choosing one overall winner from these 12 outstanding albums will be a tough challenge for the judging team. I’m looking forward to announcing our decision at the Awards Show.’
The 2021 Hyundai Mercury Prize has confirmed the line-up of live performances at this year’s Awards Show – playing live are:
Arlo Parks
BERWYN
Black Country, New Road
Celeste
Ghetts
Hannah Peel
Laura Mvula
Mogwai
Nubya Garcia
Wolf Alice
Short films will be shown about the albums by SAULT and Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & the LSO.The Awards Show will take place on 9 September 2021 at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith and will be hosted by BBC Radio 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne.