First odds for the Mercury Prize revealed as Sam Fender, CMAT and Fontaines DC among favourites

This year sees the Mercury Prize head to the North East for the first time.

It is arguably the most prestigious award in UK and Irish music, and the Mercury Prize is heading to the North East this year.

In October the prize will be awarded to the winner at the end of a ceremony at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle.

Last week the shortlist for the award, which celebrates the best album from a UK and Irish artist, and these are the initial odds following the announcement.

All odds are correct from the time of writing on the afternoon of Monday, September 15.

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