Kit Downes Trio receive Mercury nomination
28 July 2010
Congratulations to the Kit Downes Trio on being shortlisted for the 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize. The trio’s debut album ‘Golden’ is one of only twelve UK and Irish records to be selected for the coveted ‘Album of the Year’ title.
Speaking about this year’s Mercury list, Simon Frith, Chair of Judges said:
“This year’s Mercury list includes musicians from all stages of their careers and from contrasting parts of the British Isles. It features music that is urban and rural, light and dark, joyful and profound. The records have wit, an abundance of musical energy and their own distinct voices. There is music here to make you laugh, cry, dance and sing.”
The full list includes:
Biffy Clyro 'Only Revolutions'
Villagers 'Becoming A Jackal'
Corinne Bailey Rae 'The Sea'
Mumford & Sons ‘Sigh No More’
Paul Weller 'Wake Up The Nation'
Wild Beasts 'Two Dancers'
Kit Downes Trio ‘Golden’
Laura Marling 'I Speak Because I Can'
Dizzee Rascal 'Tongue N’ Cheek'
Foals 'Total Life Forever'
I Am Kloot 'Sky At Night'
The xx 'xx'
The overall winner of the 2010 Prize will be decided and announced at the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show on Tuesday 7th September.
Don’t forget that you can catch the Kit Downes Trio live at the Sonic Arts Research Centre, Belfast on Saturday 25th September. Tickets priced £10 and £7 are on sale now from this website and also from Belfast Welcome Centre (028 9024 6609).