Young Fathers, Gossip, and The Smile will headline the 6 Music festival in Manchester, with CMAT and Jordan Rakei also participating.
The 2023 Mercury Prize, set to take place in London on Thursday night, features a lineup of strong contenders, including Loyle Carner, Young Fathers, and Jockstrap, among others. Jessie Ware and J Hus are also in the running for the prestigious award, which recognizes the finest British and Irish albums of the year.