The key dates for the 2013 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Albums of the Year have been announced, with the annual awards show due to take place on Wednesday, October 30.

Albums from British and Irish artists released between Tuesday, September 11 2012 and Monday, September 9 2013 are eligible to enter for the Albums of the Year award.

Record labels will be able to submit entries online through mercuryprize.com between Monday, June 3 and Wednesday, July 10. The shortlist of 12 will be announced ...