The shortlist for the 2024 Mercury Prize has been announced, featuring a diverse range of albums from both emerging and established British and Irish artists. Notable nominees include Charli XCX for her album 'Brat', Irish singer CMAT with 'Crazymad, For Me', The Last Dinner Party’s debut 'Prelude to Ecstasy', Beth Gibbons for 'Lives Outgrown', Corinne Bailey Rae with 'Black Rainbows', and rapper Ghetts for 'On Purpose, With Purpose'. The award, celebrating the best albums of the year across various genres, will reveal its winner in September. This year, instead of a traditional live performance event, the Mercury Prize will engage in extensive promotional activities to showcase the shortlisted acts.