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UMPG Artists and Songwriters shortlisted for the 2017 Hyundai Mercury Music Prize

UMPG Artists and Songwriters shortlisted for the 2017 Hyundai Mercury Music Prize

UMPG Artists and Songwriters have been shortlisted for the Hyundai 2017 Mercury Music 'Album of the Year' Prize. 

The xx have been nominated for their third album ‘I See You’, their second nomination, following their win in 2010 for their self-titled debut album. Ed Sheeran’s ‘÷’ is also nominated, an album which contains six UMP co-writes including the multi-million selling hits ‘Shape Of You’ (Steve Mac), ‘Castle On The Hill’ (Benny Blanco) and tracks co-written by Fuse ODG and Jessie Ware.  

The awards will take place at Eventim Apollo on Thursday 14th September. 

Congratulations to all shortlisted!