BBC and BPI will 'reinvent the purpose of the Prize,' says Shennan
The Hyundai Mercury Prize has implemented a number of key changes ahead of its 2016 outing following “a year of transition” in 2015, according to Bob Shennan, controller, BBC Radio 2, 6 Music, Asian Network and director of BBC Music.
Aside from a new headline sponsor and fan vote element (the first of the final six albums will be selected by the public) one of the most notable aspects of this year’s 25th anniversary event is the involvement of the ...
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