Little Simz, Self Esteem, Wet Leg and more to perform at 2022 Mercury Prize ceremony
Next month's 2022 Mercury Prize Award ceremony will include performances from Little Simz, Self Esteem, Wet Leg and more.
The 2022 Mercury Prize winner is set to be unveiled next month during the Awards show at London's Eventim Apollo, and this afternoon (19 August) the list of performers for the ceremony has been revealed, featuring Little Simz, Self Esteem, Wet Leg, Yard Act, Sam Fender, Kojey Radical, Joy Crookes, Gwenno, Nova Twins and more.
Harry Styles, who made the 2022 Mercury Prize shortlist for his Harry's House album, won't be performing due to tour commitments.
Each of the artists will perform one track from their shortlisted album.
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) August 19, 2022
Harry Styles will be on a major US tour in September and will be unable to attend the Awards Show. #MercuryPrize
The 2021 Mercury Prize Award was won by Arlo Parks for her debut album Collapsed In Sunbeams.
Anna Calvi, Loyle Carner, Annie Mac, Jamie Cullum, Jamz Supernova and Hazel Wilde are among this year's judges for the Mercury Prize.
The 2022 Mercury Prize winner will be unveiled on 8 September. Visit mercuryprize.com for more information.
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