Call for nominations: 2022 Hyundai Mercury Prize

Running for more than 30 years, the Mercury Prize recognises the best new British and Irish music, and celebrates artistic achievement across an eclectic range of contemporary music genres.

The 2022 edition will honour 12 shortlisted artists and albums, and the awards ceremony will climax with the announcement of the overall winner of the 2022 Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album of the Year.

Albums by British or Irish artists released between Saturday 17 July 2021 and Friday 15 July 2022 (inclusive) are eligible for entry, although submissions must be received by 5 May 2022.

The Album of the Year shortlist will be announced on 28 July.

Last year, British singer of Nigerian, Chadian and French descent Arlo Parks won the Mercury Prize for her debut album Collapsed In Sunbeams and took home a cash reward of £25 000 ($33 000). Previous winners of African descent include Michael Kiwanuka, Dizzee Rascal, Skepta and Dave.

Entries for the 2022 Hyundai Mercury Prize will close on 5 May at 8pm CAT.

Record labels wishing to submit albums can email entries@mercuryprize.co.uk for more information.