Ten of the 12 acts battling it out for the prestigious award, which recognises the best British album of the year, are nominated for the first time.
This year’s awards show will feature a variety of live performances from all of the nominees apart from Styles, who will not be in attendance at Thursday evening’s ceremony due to currently being on tour in the US.
The show will be hosted by DJ and radio host Lauren Laverne, while Irish broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac will undertake the role of guest presenter.
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Harry Styles, Wet Leg, Self Esteem and Little Simz are among the acts in the running for the prestigious Mercury Prize. Photo: PA
. Singer-songwriter Self Esteem
Singer-songwriter Self Esteem, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, performing at the Forwards Festival in Bristol. Self Esteem is nominated for her album Prioritise Pleasure. Photo: Ben Birchall
. Little Simz
Little Simz attending the announcement of the shortlist for 2022 Mercury Music Prize. Little Simz is nominated for her album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Photo: Ian West
. Wet Leg
Wet Leg performing on the Park Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Picture date: Friday June 24, 2022. Wet Leg's self titled album is nominated. Photo: Ben Birchall
5. Gwenno
Gwenno attending the announcement of the shortlist for 2022 Mercury Music Prize. Gwenno is nominated for her album Tresor Photo: Ian West
6. Jay Russell, Sam Shipstone and Ryan Needham of Yard Act
Jay Russell, Sam Shipstone and Ryan Needham of Yard Act attending the announcement of the shortlist for 2022 Mercury Music Priz. They are nominated for The Overload Photo: Ian West
