Overview
- The ceremony begins at 8pm at the Utilita Arena with BBC Four and BBC iPlayer airing performances and the winner announcement from 9:30pm.
- Confirmed performers include Sam Fender, FKA Twigs and Pulp, with fellow nominees Jacob Alon, Emma-Jean Thackray and Martin Carthy also set to take the stage.
- Lauren Laverne hosts the event, with Maia Beth leading backstage and social coverage.
- CMAT remains the market leader at 2/1 but will not attend after postponing tour dates for emergency dental surgery and recovery.
- Fontaines D.C. has attracted a late rush of bets, shortening from 5/1 to 7/2 and moving ahead of Pulp and FKA Twigs in the latest pricing.