Who won the Mercury Prize in 2012?
Alt-J
Alt-J are the band Guardian readers would most like to win the 2012 Mercury prize. In an online poll the band’s debut album, An Awesome Wave, took first place with 24% of the vote.
Has anyone won the Mercury Prize twice?
Polly Jean made history as the first person to win the Mercury TWICE. Unlike 2001, when she was grounded by the events of 9/11, Peej got to go to the ceremony this time around. She was awarded an MBE in 2013 and in 2019 released a soundtrack for the play All About Eve.
Who has won the Mercury Prize?
Last year’s Mercury Music Prize winner was Michael Kiwanuka, with his third album, Kiwanuka. He beat Dua Lipa, Laura Marling and Stormzy, but had to be happy with accepting the award live on The One Show, rather than at the usual ceremony surrounded by – and celebrating with – his peers.
Who won the Mercury Prize 2018?
Wolf Alice
Indie band Wolf Alice have picked up the 2018 Mercury Prize for their eclectic, enchanting second album, Visions of a Life. The London four-piece were almost lost for words as they took to the stage to accept the £25,000 prize. “It means so much to pick this up with my three best friends,” said singer Ellie Rowsell.
Who won the 2021 Mercury?
singer Arlo Parks
Indie-soul singer Arlo Parks has won the 2021 Mercury Prize for her debut album, Collapsed In Sunbeams. A tender, intimate record, it draws on painful subjects like depression and anxiety but maintains a sense of hope.
Who won the 2021 Mercury Prize?
Arlo Parks
Arlo Parks’ debut studio album wins the 2021 Mercury Prize.
Who won the Mercury Prize last night?
Arlo Parks has won the 2021 Mercury prize, awarded to the year’s most outstanding British album, for her debut Collapsed in Sunbeams.
Who won Mercury Prize 2019?
Dave
Winners and shortlisted nominees
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2018 (27th) | Wolf Alice – Visions of a Life |
| 2019 (28th) | Dave – Psychodrama |
| 2020 (29th) | Michael Kiwanuka – Kiwanuka |
| 2021 (30th) | Arlo Parks – Collapsed in Sunbeams |
What is the mercury price?
Mercury Price
| Year | Price | Price (Inflation Adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| 2017 | $1,450.00 | $1,484.80 |
| 2016 | $4,120.00 | $4,315.91 |
| 2015 | $3,740.00 | $4,007.95 |
What did Arlo parks win?
Arlo Parks has won the 2021 Mercury prize, awarded to the year’s most outstanding British album, for her debut Collapsed in Sunbeams.