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The 2022 Mercury Prize shortlist also includes albums from Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler, Self Esteem, Kojey Radical, Yard Act and more

After two years off due to the pandemic Glastonbury will finally be back. Other performers include Charli XCX, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Phoebe Bridgers, Crowded House, Kacey Musgraves, Lord, Haim, more

As the BBC predicted, British-Jamaican soul singer Celeste won the BBC Sound of 2020.

Celeste, Beabadoobee, Georgia, Squid, and more were nominated.