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Finally the ‘token jazz act’ won the Mercury Prize – and yes Ezra Collective totally deserved it

This act of giant killing was no fluke, the London quintet showed last night they could play anyone in the room under the table

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Behind the scenes at the Mercury Prize 2023 - ‘My dad jumped on my back, my mum’s crying, it was mad’

Ezra Collective brought the crowd to its feet and showed why they were worthy winners

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

What’s at stake if the Sky fail to make playoffs?

Lottery rules and the Sky’s odds of sending the No. 1 pick to the Wings if they fail to make the playoffs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023

Ezra Collective wins Mercury Prize 2023 for album Where I’m Meant to Be

Bandleader Femi Koleoso said the group is ‘really special because we met in a youth club’

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Mercury Prize 2023: Nominees, what do they win and how to watch

This year’s esteemed music awards night takes place on Thursday 7 September at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Raye, Arctic Monkeys and Fred Again.. nominated for Mercury Prize

Lauren Laverne will host the ceremony on Thursday at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Names to know when it comes to the Sky’s next head coach

This offseason will prove even more significant than last year as ownership and management are tasked with naming the next coach and general manager, who, whether in a dual role or separate, will face completing a rebuild they didn’t start.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

Mercury Prize 2023: Arctic Monkeys, Raye, and Fred Again compete for best album award

Winner will be crowned in London on Thursday 7 September

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Young Fathers: ‘It’s a terrible time for music on this island – even more so if you don’t have a trust fund’

Ahead of the Mercury Prize this week, the Edinburgh trio speak with Helen Brown about receiving their second nomination, allowing for disagreements in the band, and calling out Suella Braverman at Glastonbury

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Mercury Prize 2023: Nominees, performers and how to watch the ceremony

Music lovers are holding their breaths to see who takes this year’s trophy home

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023