Overview

• Betting site Oddschecker lists Euro-Country as the current favorite at 5/2 to win album of the year.
• The winner will be chosen by an industry judging panel, with the announcement due this evening.
• The ceremony takes place at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, hosted by Lauren Laverne in the prize’s first outing outside London.
• Coverage is scheduled on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer from 9:30pm, with nine live performances from the shortlisted acts.
• CMAT competes with 11 nominees including FKA twigs, PinkPantheress, Wolf Alice, Pulp, Fontaines D.C. and Emma-Jean Thackray.