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	Mercury Music Prize - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Mercury Music Prize is a music award given annually for the best British or Irish album of the previous 12 months.
		The award can in no sense be seen as representative of prevailing trends in popular music, as the winning album is selected from the shortlist by an extremely small panel of individuals from within the music industry.
		The latter's album Ok went on to win the prize, yet was bought by few consumers, who perhaps detected the cynical attempt to market a trend.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mercury_Music_Prize (689 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Mercury Music Prize - Scots bands dominate music award shortlist
		The Mercury prize honours the best album of the last year by a UK or Irish act, chosen from a wide range of musical genres.
		Now in its 13th year, the Mercury prize is judged on talent and innovation rather than commercial sales, and the winner can usually expect a surge in sales and publicity.
		The prize is seen in some quarters as a credible alternative to the more mainstream Brit Awards, but critics have accused it of being wilfully obscure, often picking "token" acts from the classical, folk and jazz fields.
	news.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=940&id=830402004 (811 words)

	UKMIX - Articles - Mercury Music Prize 2003
		Each year, the UK music industry awards a prize to what they consider to be the most high quality album released within the previous twelve months from artists originating from the UK or Ireland.
		Their music is regarded by some to be immensely dull, but by the vast majority, they are thought of as amazing.
		Their style of happy indie music that is perfectly aimed at picnics in summer has given them legions of praise from all over the music press - I've never yet found a bad word to be said about them.
	www.ukmix.org /articles/2003/mercury.html (2017 words)

	The 2005 Mercury Music Prize: Getting Onto Bob Geldof’s Speed-Dial - Article - Stylus Magazine
		However, the Mercury likes to reward success, not public indifference, so MIA can probably take her failure to make the top 100 and wait for the next US rapper to pretend they want her on their label.
		What It Is: Muscular mope-rock; sensitive and meaningful music created by a traditional line-up of bass, guitar, drums, and vocals; Radiohead-lite; reconnecting with the spirit and the soul in the face of increasing celebrity; Kraftwerk and Pogues-biting arena-rock; the most exciting record you may ever hear in your entire life.
		The dance music is taken care of by the Go Team!, the gritty suburban punk is taken over by Maximo Park and the Kaiser Chiefs, and the attitude is usurped by the band that actually does what lead singer Richard Archer wants to (“be as big as Eminem”), Coldplay.
	www.stylusmagazine.com /feature.php?ID=1829 (3438 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Today's issues \| Mercury Music Prize: Shortlist falls short
		It's that time again - the announcement of this year's shortlist for the coveted Mercury Music Prize, a worthy version of the Brits for "serious" music lovers - and traditional cue for critics to bemoan/celebrate the state of the British music scene.
		The Mercury prize has always earnestly adhered to a belief in British music as ethnically diverse and outward-looking.
		It it remains to be seen how the judges justify their patronising attitude towards these musical styles by naming one the winner at the award ceremony on September 12.
	www.guardian.co.uk /today/article/0,6729,347347,00.html (643 words)

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	Technorati Tag: mercury music prize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Wow 0 comments 1 week, 2 days ago in Music It was a case of the Mercury rising for Antony and the Johnsons yesterday after sales of their...
		Somewhat surprisingly the Mercury Music Prize went to Antony and the Johnsons last night, while slightly less surprisingly it was Girls Aloud who took...
		The Nationwide Mercury Music Prize 2005 shortlist is to be announced at 11AM BST Tuesday 19th July.
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	Scotsman.com News - Mercury Music Prize
		THE Mercury Music Prize was won last night by a New York band who only qualified because their lead singer was born in Chichester.
		SCOTTISH art-rockers Franz Ferdinand are firm favourites to scoop the prestigious Mercury Music...
		RETRO pomp-rockers The Darkness are favourites to land the respected Mercury Music Prize tonight...
	news.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=940&id=830402004 (471 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Entertainment \| Music \| Ferdinand win Mercury Music Prize
		Mercury judge Ian Parkinson said the band drew their influence from the past "but make it sound like 2004".
		It was their second award in one night after picking up the band of the year honour at the GQ magazine awards earlier in the evening.
		Previous winners of the Mercury Prize include Primal Scream, PJ Harvey, Roni Size, Gomez and last year's victor, London hip-hop artist Dizzee Rascal, who joined host Jools Holland to present the award.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/music/3636272.stm (695 words)

	The Mercury Music Prize Winner - Pop Music
		A New York City band, yet they won the UK prize on a technicality due to the lead singer being born in Chichester in Britain and moving to the states when he was 12 years old.
		With an almost promise of sales rising by up to 700% after the Mercury Music Prize is given, Antony and The Johnsons look set for a settled future in the music hall of fame, yet not many listeners would have heard of this 'eclectic' band.
		Last years prize was awarded to Scots group Franz Ferdinand, which caused upset due to the band being considered too 'poppy' and mainstream to walk away with the prestigeous award.
	www.bellaonline.org /articles/art35379.asp (342 words)

	Mercury Music Prize Snagged By Ms. Dynamite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Mercury Music Prize is awarded each year by a panel of British music luminaries to an artist who has produced an album of particular artistic merit.
		Sticking it to the Grammys, the Brits and every other music awards program that values popularity over originality and craftsmanship, the Mercury Prize is one of the few music awards that actually matters.
		The Shortlist Prize, Mercury's American equivalent, which honours artists from around the world, will be handed out on October 29 in Los Angeles.
	www.chartattack.com /damn/PrintThis.cfm?ID=2002091819 (233 words)

	Mercury Music Prize: 2000 Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		We here at Mercury are delighted to announce that 80's chart sensations Buggles have been commisioned to write and record the theme tune to this years awards, for the knock down price of £150.
		Trevor Horn today said that an lp and possible tour were in the offing after the fervent interest being generated in the band since the news was announced tomorrow.
		It was announced on September 13 that all people who watched the Mercury Music prize are twats.
	www.ntk.net /2000/09/15/dohmercury.html (708 words)

	SuicideGirls > News > Music > Antony & the Johnsons win 2005 Mercury Music Prize
		The 20,000 pounds prize is awarded each year by an independent judging panel to the best album by a British or Irish band.
		Sep 10, 2005 04:08 AM The Mercury Music Prize has always gone to artists that most need a bump in their album sales.
		Even casual music fans recognize the name Nick Cave and realize how important he was and is to the music.
	suicidegirls.com /news/music/11506 (1067 words)

	Mercury Music Prize 2003 - Music at Tiscali (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Darkness are favourites to eclipse Coldplay and Radiohead to win one of the country's most prestigious popular music awards.
		The Spandex-wearing four-piece are bookmaker William Hill's tip to grab the Mercury Music Prize on Tuesday with their first album, "Permission to Land".
		The newcomers are the rising stars of the British music industry, topping the album chart and supporting Robbie Williams at a series of open-air concerts this summer.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /music/news/030910_mercury_music_prize_2003/2 (1025 words)

	Mercury Music Prize - Musical Events Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Mercury Music Prize : The Mercury is Falling.
		This week saw the 12th edition of the Mercury Music Prize, still named so despite the original sponsors having been defunct for many years and are now sponsored by Panasonic.
		The prize is awarded annually to the most deserving British or Irish album released in previous 12 months according to a panel of judges taken from the industry.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /musical-events/mercury-music-prize (282 words)

	BBC NEWS \| In Pictures \| In Pictures: Mercury Music Prize
		Twelve acts competed for this year's Mercury Music Prize - Britain's most coveted music award - with contenders including Newcastle band Maximo Park for their album A Certain Trigger.
		Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall was among nominees who performed at the ceremony in London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday, with a song from debut album Eye to the Telescope.
		The Magic Numbers were named best new act at the Mojo awards in June, but their self-titled debut album failed to take the Mercury prize on Tuesday.
	newsrss.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/in_pictures/4221250.stm (319 words)

	The Nationwide Mercury Music Prize 2005
		M.I.A. - Maya Arulpragasam - is a a former Central St. Martins art student, and her early work included painting, film and video, although it was music that proved to be the defining medium for her talents.
		KT Tunstall grew up in the Fife town of St. Andrews, although her musical development took her to New England and London before becoming part of the grassroots scene in her native Scotland.
		The band's musical mix encompasses everything from old hip hop and noise guitar to electro and cop TV themes.
	www.celebritiesworldwide.com /Award.cfm?Year=2005&ContentID=468 (909 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Entertainment \| Music \| Antony and Johnsons win Mercury
		The Mercury Music Prize was voted for by a panel of industry experts, journalists and artists, and is said to reward originality and creativity rather than sales success.
		Previous winners of the Mercury prize include hip-hop artist Dizzee Rascal, Primal Scream, PJ Harvey and last year's victors Franz Ferdinand.
		The Mercury Prize was not designed to pick the least offensive album, he said, but to pick "a record that's really interesting, and this one is".
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/music/4217140.stm (779 words)

	Antony and the Johnsons win Mercury Prize - Music - Entertainment
		Antony Hegarty of the band Antony and the Johnsons accepts the Mercury Music Prize award at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
		Antony and the Johnsons, a little-known New York band, are the surprise winners of Britain's most prestigious music award, despite complaints about their American roots.
		Speaking after his Mercury Prize win, the singer and pianist refused to be drawn into the argument about his nationality.
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2005/09/07/1125772557985.html?oneclick=true (510 words)

	Weebls Stuff - Mercury Music Prize Nominees: Your Guide
		I haven't kept up with new music at all this year, and haven't read the NME for a good seven years, and as such I feel best placed to give a level-headed, realistic appraisal of this years nominees.
		Chris Martin, more than anyone, yearns for the chance to accept this prize and finally upstage his gawky girlfriend with a 4-hour long weepy acceptence speech in which he thanks every Hindu god, all set to catchily morose piano music and a laser show.
		More often than not the Mercury winner quickly falls back into the relative obscurity in which they previously languished and remain there for the rest of their career.
	www.weebls-stuff.com /articles/438/mercury-music-prize-nominees-your-guide (1149 words)

	Coldplay Up For Mercury Music Prize - Q97.9 Hit Music
		Yesterday (July 19), Coldplay's album "XandY" was nominated for the UK's prestigious Mercury Prize, which is voted on by music industry experts, journalists and artists.
		The Mercury Prize winner will be announced in London on September 6.
		Last year, Franz Ferdinand won the Mercury Prize for their self-titled debut, beating out Joss Stone, Keane and Snow Patrol.
	www.wjbq.com /rftp/nmc/news/8498.html (192 words)

	Arts Unlimited \| Arts special reports \| Mercury music prize 2003
		Now he has an acclaimed album, the Mercury music prize - and the tabloids at his door.
		Jul 23: An 18-year-old rapper who was repeatedly stabbed two weeks ago while working in Cyprus has emerged as a favourite on this year's Mercury music prize shortlist, which features an unprecedented number of fl artists.
		Jul 22: The Mercury music prize seems to be suffering something of an identity crisis.
	arts.guardian.co.uk /mercury2003/0,13783,1009162,00.html (299 words)

	Zutons poised for Mercury Music Prize surprise - Tiscali Music News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		LONDON (Reuters) - Indie rockers The Zutons could spring a surprise at the Mercury Music Prize awards, having risen from little-known outsiders to become one of the surprise favourites.
		Bookmaker William Hill’s closing odds for the band from Liverpool were 4/1 on the eve of one of the country’s most prestigious music awards.
		It is voted for by a panel of music industry experts, journalists and music artists.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /music/news/040907_zutonspoisedformercurymusicprizesurprise/2 (466 words)

	Prince News: Briefly: Prince, Mercury Music Prize, Paul McCartney, Sylvia Tyson >> liveDaily (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		"Prince (music) Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas," an 80-minute performance DVD that was recorded at the hotel-casino on Dec. 15, 2002, is scheduled to hit stores on Aug. 19.
		A new Paul McCartney (music) concert DVD and video titled "Paul is Live in Concert on the New World Tour" is scheduled for release sometime in August, according to Liberty International Entertainment.
		Sylvia Tyson (music), who was half of the folk-country duo Ian & Sylvia before embarking on a solo career, has been inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Association announced.
	www.livedaily.com /news/Briefly_Prince_Mercury_Music_Prize_Paul_McCartney_Sylvia_Tyson-5251.html (418 words)

	Soul Shine Magazine : And The Mercury Music Prize Winner Is… (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The four-piece was in the top running for the Prize, along with the Streets and the Zutons.
		Based on the music, and the music alone, the judges give the Prize to whom they determine to be the best British act of the year.
		By picking up the Mercury, Franz Ferdinand will be added to the list of winners which includes PJ Harvey, Badly Drawn Boy and Pulp.
	www.soulshine.ca /news/newsarticle.php?nid=1081 (244 words)

	Mercury Music Prize Nominees Announced
		A triumph for good taste as a whole host of quality acts, including Radiohead, Coldplay, The Thrills and The Darkness are amongst the acts nominated in the 2003 Mercury Music Awards.
		Elsewhere urban music is represented by Dizzee Rascal's 'Boy In Da Corner', Floetry's 'Floetic' and Terri Walker's album 'Untitled' while the token jazz and folk nominees are Sweto Kinch with 'Conversations With The Unseen' and Eliza Carthy's 'Angelicana', respectively.
		The list features familiar Mercury faces such as Coldplay who were nominated in 2000 but lost out to Badly Drawn Boy while Radiohead have been up for two awards for 'Amnesiac' in 2001 and in 1997 for 'OK Computer' - but have never won.
	www.xfm.co.uk /article.asp?id=10574 (329 words)

	Mercury Music Prize Nominees
		The shortlist of twelve artists in the running for the prestigious 2002 Mercury Music Prize was announced at ceremony in London this morning, one of whom will win the coveted award in September.
		Since their inception in 1992, the annual Mercury Music Prize awards have set out to reward the best in British music, regardless of genre or style.
		The classical music vote has been represented by pianist Joanna MacGregor with her album ‘Play’ and jazz musician Guy Barker for his album ‘Soundtrack’.
	www.xfm.co.uk /Article.asp?id=4814 (260 words)

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