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The BRIT Awards and the Mercury Prize

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Modern British music is celebrated through several awards. The Mercury Music Prize is given each September for the best album of the year from the UK and Ireland, and the shortlist often includes a wide mix of musical styles.

The BRIT Awards are another important annual music event. They give prizes in categories such as best British group and best British solo artist, recognising commercial and popular success. So for this topic, link the Mercury Music Prize with the best album from the UK and Ireland in September, and the BRIT Awards with categories like best British group, rather than with films, novels or gardens.

Memory tip: Mercury Prize: best album (September); BRIT Awards: best British group and solo artist.

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The Mercury Music Prize is awarded for what?

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The BRIT Awards and the Mercury Prize: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. The Mercury Music Prize is awarded for what?

    • The best album from the UK and Ireland
    • The best film
    • The best garden
    • The best play

    Correct answer: The best album from the UK and Ireland

    The Mercury Music Prize is given each September for the best album from the UK and Ireland.

  2. 2. The BRIT Awards give prizes in music categories such as which of these?

    • Best landscape painting
    • Best British group
    • Best novel
    • Best racehorse

    Correct answer: Best British group

    The BRIT Awards include categories such as best British group and best British solo artist.

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