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Michael Kiwanuka has won this year’s Mercury Prize for his latest album ‘Kiwanuka’. So that’s good, isn’t it? Good job it didn’t go to that one awful act on the shortlist or I would have been very cross.“I don’t even know what to say – I’m speechless”, said Kiwanuka after being announced as the winner.

Michael Kiwanuka was tonight crowned the winner of the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020 for his third studio album, ‘KIWANUKA.’ In a five star review, NME described the album as “the sound of an artist coming into his own through brave and dizzying experimentation” and “a daring leap of self-affirmation.”Soon after being announced as the winner on BBC1’s The One Show, NME spoke to Kiwanuka to ask him how it feels to win the award after three nominations, what he plans to do with the £25,000 prize

Michael Kiwanuka has won the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020 for his album ‘KIWANUKA‘.The most coveted prize in British and Irish music was awarded to the singer-songwriter in a live streamed ceremony on the The One Show on BBC One tonight (September 24) by Radio 1’s Annie Mac.Speaking on the show after his victory, Kiwanuka said: “I’m over the moon. I don’t have words to say, I’m so, so excited.

Michael Kiwanuka has won the 2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize for his album KIWANUKA.

Michael Kiwanuka has won the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020 for his album ‘KIWANUKA’.The most coveted prize in British and Irish music was awarded in a live streamed ceremony on the The One Show on BBC 1 tonight (September 24) by Radio 1’s Annie Mac.He will collect the winner’s trophy and cheque for £25,000.Speaking on the show after his victory, Kiwanuka said: “I’m over the moon. I don’t have words to say, I’m so, so excited.

Michael Kiwanuka has won the 2020 Mercury Prize with his self-titled third album.

2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize have seen significant increases in streaming and sales since the shortlist was announced in July.The annual ceremony is being held tonight (September 24), with Sports Team, Georgia, Charli XCX, Porridge Radio, Michael Kiwanuka, Dua Lipa, Stormzy and more all nominated.As Music Week report, every nominated artist has seen an increase in sales since the shortlist was announced.

Hyundai Mercury Prize tomorrow night, Georgia has told NME about how she crafted this year’s most vital collection of dance floor bangers – and how victory could see her splashing out on a Tesla.

Michael Kiwanuka has delivered a stunning rendition of ‘Solid Ground’ at London’s V&A, ahead of the Mercury Prize this Thursday.Kiwanuka, who is nominated for his self-titled third album, recorded the new rendition while accompanied by a string quartet – with his efforts filmed by director Raja Virdi last week.As he performs in the hallowed annals of the London venue, Atlantan artist Makeidric Walker’s portrait of the singer is visible in the background.Kiwanuka will find out whether he has

Hyundai Mercury Prize just a few days away, Porridge Radio‘s Dana Margolin has spoken to NME about the band’s fellow nominees and their plans for new music.

Bon Iver, Aurora, Michael Kiwanuka are among the first names on the line-up for Norway’s Øya festival 2021.Carrying over much of the line-up from the 2020 edition, which was cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions, the acclaimed Oslo festival will return next summer with a diverse bill that also includes Bikini Kill, Emilie Nicolas, Kvelertak, Sondre Lerche, Musti and KAMARA.With many more names to be announced in the coming months, so far it has been confirmed that Bon Iver will headline the

Michael Kiwanuka, whose outstanding third album ‘KIWANUKA’ has been nominated.

Michael Kiwanuka has announced details of his rescheduled tour dates for 2021, after the coronavirus outbreak forced him to shelve his shows for this year.The singer, who bagged his first Mercury Prize nomination yesterday (July 23), will hit the road in March and April next year, before following that up with his biggest shows to date in September 2021.The first run will kick off at Glasgow’s O2 Academy on March 26, before wrapping up on April 6 at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.The second run of

nominations were revealed yesterday –  with the likes of Dua Lipa, Stormzy and Charli XCX leading the acts vying for the prestigious £25,000 prize.Offering an eclectic snapshot of the UK and Ireland’s musical landscape over the last 12 months, the nominees list also included Michael Kiwanuka’s searing self-titled third record (which is currently the favourite to scoop the prize come September), and Laura Marling’s ‘Song For Our Daughter, marking her fourth nomination.But among the big names were

The list of nominees for the 2020 Mercury Prize has been revealed with Charli XCX, Stormzy, Dua Lipa, and Laura Marling all featuring on this year's list. The annual prize rewards one outstanding British album.

The shortlist for this year's Mercury Prize has been revealed with a number of returning nominees.A total of seven of the 12 nominated albums are from women or women-fronted acts.Stormzy, Laura Marling and Michael Kiwanuka have all secured nods in previous years, and are up for the prize once again, while Dua Lipa, Anna Meredith and Georgia made this year's shortlist for the first time.Nominations for the album of the year award were decided by a panel of judges which included Anna Calvi, Annie

Naman Ramachandran Albums by Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Laura Marling and Michael Kiwanuka have been nominated for the 2020 Mercury Prize, one of the most coveted awards in the U.K.Other nominees for the £25,000 ($31,700) prize include Anna Meredith, Charli XCX, Georgia, Kano, Lanterns on the Lake, Moses Boyd, Porridge Radio and Sports Team.

Stormzy has secured his second Mercury Prize nomination and will go head to head with artists including Dua Lipa, Laura Marling and Michael Kiwanuka.

23-year-old London-based singer songwriter has been announced as the winner of the ’s poll.

Edinburgh Summer Sessions have announced the rescheduled dates for next year since the 2020 event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lewis Capaldi, Bastille and Snow Patrol have all been confirmed to headline Latitude Festival in 2021.It comes after this year’s event was axed this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.HAIM, Liam Gallagher and The Chemical Brothers were due to headline 2020’s event.The likes of The Lumineers, Michael Kiwanuka, Charli XCX and Mahalia had also been set to play.There is no word as of yet whether any of those acts will return next year.It was confirmed earlier this week that next year’s event

"We are so beautiful and have such a wonderful history of strength, overcoming, talent, innovation, creativity, invention and love."

The singer is now due to complete his tour this autumn

Nadine headlined the first night of the festival in London

"All I wanted to do was give the best shows that I possibly could. "

Snow Patrol will perform at Latitude this summer after cancelling their headline slot at the music festival last year.

They join The Strokes, Kendrick Lamar, System Of A Down and more in Belgium.

Mac De Marco, Goldfrapp and Caroline Polachek are also on the Welsh festival's bill

Michael Kiwanuka, Simple Minds and Travis are also on the bill

The event will take place in a number of north London venues in March