The Mercury Prize shortlist of the albums of the year for 2024 have been revealed.
Alongside nods for established artists such as Charli XCX, Beth Gibbons, Corinne Bailey Rae and Ghetts, the list is dominated by debut albums with eight on the 12 albums this year – double the proportion in 2023. They include nods for CMAT, English Teacher, and The Last Dinner Party.
Surprisingly, there will be no public ceremony or live performances. With organisers the BPI confirming that it will move to a broadcast-focused format in partnership with BBC Music. The winner of the 2024 Mercury Prize will be announced in September.
There is also no sponsor announcement for the Mercury Prize as yet. The winner will receive £25,000.
The 12 Mercury Prize ‘Albums Of The Year’ are listed below:
Barry Can’t Swim – When Will We Land? (Ninja Tune)
Berwyn – Who Am I (Columbia)
Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown (Domino)
Cat Burns – Early Twenties (RCA/Since ’93)
Charli XCX – Brat (Atlantic)
CMAT – Crazymad, For Me (AWAL)
Corinne Bailey Rae – Black Rainbows (Thirty Tigers)
Corto.alto – Bad With Names (New Soil/Marathon Artists)
English Teacher – This Could Be Texas (Island)
Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose (Warner Records)
Nia Archives – Silence Is Loud (Island)
The Last Dinner Party – Prelude To Ecstasy (Island)
