The nominations for the Mercury Prize Album Of The year celebrates a year in UK music. The shortlist, chosen from an entry of over 290 albums, was announced by presenter and broadcaster Lauren Laverne during her show on BBC Radio 6Music today, with the full list now avialible below.

Plans for this year’s Awards Show have also been confirmed, with a series of broadcasts scheduled across the BBC’s radio and digital platforms prir to the event, which will include the ...