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This year’s Mercury Prize will be awarded at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena this week - the first time the ceremony has been held outside London.
Those not going to the event can watch live on BBC Four from 9.30pm on Thursday, October 16, as Lauren Laverne hosts.
Formerly called the Mercury Music Prize, it was created in 1992 as an alternative to the Brit Awards and is known for its eclectic mix of musical genres.
The first prize was won by Scottish band Primal Scream for their seminal album ‘Screamadelica’, with Franz Ferdinand and Young Fathers the only other acts from north of the border to have triumphed.
This year Jacob Alon is hoping to become the fourth, for their debut album In Limerence.
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5. Jacob Alon - 8/1
Jacob Alon is bidding to be the first Scot to win the Mercury since Young Fathers in 2014. Their debut album 'In Limerance' is priced at 8/1. | Getty Images
6. FKA Twigs - 10/1
FKA Twigs was previously shortlister for the Mercury for her debut 'LP1' in 2014. She has a 10/1 chance of winning for this year's award with 'Eusexua' - only her third album. | Getty Images
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7. Sam Fender - 12/1
Sam Fender was the bookies' favourite for the 2025 Mercury Prize 2025 when the awards shortlist was announced. His third album 'People Watching' went straight to the top of the UK album charts but has now dropped down to 12/1 (from evens) to win the prize. | Getty Images for Coachella
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8. Wolf Alice - 16/1
Wolf Alice have the distinction of being shortlisted for the Mercury for all four of their debut albums - winning for 'Vision of a Life'. They are 16/1 outsiders to become only the second act to win the Mercury twice - following PJ Harvey. | AFP via Getty Images