As the Mercury Prize 2024 announcement looms, music fans are eagerly placing their bets on who will snag the prestigious award this year. With the winner set to be revealed this Thursday (September 5) live from Abbey Road Studios, the anticipation is building.
Leading the pack according to bookies’ odds is Charli XCX with her album ‘BRAT’. Known for pushing the boundaries of pop, Charli has become a strong favorite to win. Hot on her heels are English Teacher with ‘This Could Be Texas’ and The Last Dinner Party’s ‘Prelude to Ecstasy’, both of which have also garnered significant attention.
Here’s a quick look at the frontrunners:
- Charli XCX – ‘BRAT’
- English Teacher – ‘This Could Be Texas’
- The Last Dinner Party – ‘Prelude to Ecstasy’
- CMAT – ‘Crazymad, for Me’
- Corinne Bailey Rae – ‘Black Rainbows’
- Nia Archives – ‘Silence Is Loud’
- Cat Burns – ‘early twenties’
- corto.alto – ‘Bad with Names’
- Beth Gibbons – ‘Lives Outgrown’
- Ghetts – ‘On Purpose, With Purpose’
- Barry Can’t Swim – ‘When Will We Land?’
- BERWYN – ‘Who Am I’
This year’s Mercury Prize ceremony promises to be a bit different, with no live performances as part of the event. However, fans can expect a premium music program produced in collaboration with the BBC, showcasing the exceptional creativity and diversity of the nominated artists.
Last year, the Mercury Prize went to Ezra Collective for their album ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’, setting a high bar for this year’s nominees. With an impressive lineup of talent and diverse genres represented, the 2024 Mercury Prize is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet.
