Artists outside London ‘underrepresented on Mercury prize shortlist’

<p>Since 2010, only three winners have not been from London. Previous winners say broader representation is needed</p><p>Former Mercury prize nominees have said acts outside London are underrepresented in the awards, with 130 more nominees coming from the capital than the next most-shortlisted region over the prize’s 34-year history.</p><p>The awards ceremony will take place in Newcastle on Thursday night, the first time it has been held outside London.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/oct/16/artists-london-mercury-prize-shortlist">Continue reading...</a>