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10/09/2008
Elbow Win The Nationwide Mercury Prize
Rock group Elbow have won the Nationwide Mercury Prize for their fourth studio album 'The Seldom Seen Kid'.
The Manchester band beat 11 other artists, including Neon Neon - the latest project from Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys - Arctic Monkeys' frontman Alex Turner's The Last Shadow Puppets, Radiohead, Adele and dubstep artist Burial, who had been the favourite to win the prize.
Elbow, who were nominated for the award back in 2001 for their debut album 'Asleep In The Back', were awarded the £20,000 prize money and the award by Jools Holland at last night's ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
The band's lead singer Guy Garvey said that the award was "literally the best thing that has ever happened to us" and dedicated it to Bryan Glancy, a friend of the band who died in 2006.
Twelve albums were selected for the shortlist by a panel of musicians, producers, presenters and music journalists. The chosen albums are selected solely on musical merit.
Previous winners of the award, previously known as the Mercury Music Prize, include Primal Scream, Suede, M People, Portishead, Pulp, Gomez, Dizzee Rascal, Franz Ferdinand and the Klaxons.
(KMcA/JM)
The Manchester band beat 11 other artists, including Neon Neon - the latest project from Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys - Arctic Monkeys' frontman Alex Turner's The Last Shadow Puppets, Radiohead, Adele and dubstep artist Burial, who had been the favourite to win the prize.
Elbow, who were nominated for the award back in 2001 for their debut album 'Asleep In The Back', were awarded the £20,000 prize money and the award by Jools Holland at last night's ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
The band's lead singer Guy Garvey said that the award was "literally the best thing that has ever happened to us" and dedicated it to Bryan Glancy, a friend of the band who died in 2006.
Twelve albums were selected for the shortlist by a panel of musicians, producers, presenters and music journalists. The chosen albums are selected solely on musical merit.
Previous winners of the award, previously known as the Mercury Music Prize, include Primal Scream, Suede, M People, Portishead, Pulp, Gomez, Dizzee Rascal, Franz Ferdinand and the Klaxons.
(KMcA/JM)
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Spurling wins Whitbread award
Biographer Hilary Spurling has won the 2005 Whitbread Book of the Year award for the second part of her biography of artist Henri Matisse. 'Matisse the Master' took Ms Spurling 15 years to complete. Ms Spurling was chosen over four other Whitbread winners to collect the overall £25,000 prize.
Spurling wins Whitbread award
Biographer Hilary Spurling has won the 2005 Whitbread Book of the Year award for the second part of her biography of artist Henri Matisse. 'Matisse the Master' took Ms Spurling 15 years to complete. Ms Spurling was chosen over four other Whitbread winners to collect the overall £25,000 prize.
16 June 2011
British Museum Scoops £100K Art Fund Prize
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt last night presented one of the culture sector's most prestigious accolades to one of the country’s most popular visitor attractions. The British Museum’s groundbreaking project A History of the World won the 2011 Art Fund Prize, worth £100,000.
British Museum Scoops £100K Art Fund Prize
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt last night presented one of the culture sector's most prestigious accolades to one of the country’s most popular visitor attractions. The British Museum’s groundbreaking project A History of the World won the 2011 Art Fund Prize, worth £100,000.
11 January 2006
Blunt and Chiefs lead Brit nominees list
James Blunt and the Kaiser Chiefs are leading the list of nominees for this year's Brit Awards, picking up five nominations each.
Blunt and Chiefs lead Brit nominees list
James Blunt and the Kaiser Chiefs are leading the list of nominees for this year's Brit Awards, picking up five nominations each.
12 February 2007
Mirren is Queen of the Baftas
Dame Helen Mirren has won the Best Actress award at the Baftas for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Queen'. Dame Helen was the favourite to win the award, after winning several other accolades, including a Golden Globe.
Mirren is Queen of the Baftas
Dame Helen Mirren has won the Best Actress award at the Baftas for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Queen'. Dame Helen was the favourite to win the award, after winning several other accolades, including a Golden Globe.
21 May 2007
Gervais and Wood lead Bafta winners
Victoria Wood and Ricky Gervais were among the winners at this year's Bafta TV Awards in London last night. Gervais picked up the award for best comedy performance for his role in 'Extras', beating his co-star Stephen Merchant.
Gervais and Wood lead Bafta winners
Victoria Wood and Ricky Gervais were among the winners at this year's Bafta TV Awards in London last night. Gervais picked up the award for best comedy performance for his role in 'Extras', beating his co-star Stephen Merchant.
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