Laura Mvula, Celeste, Arlo Parks, Wolf Alice Among 2021 Mercury Prize Nominees Music The shortlist contenders for the coveted best British and Irish album of the year have been officially announced ahead of the upcoming ceremony in September. Jul 23, 2021 Wolf Alice are among the music acts shortlisted for the 2021 Hyundai Mercury Prize. The 12 albums in contention for the prestigious accolade that celebrates the best British and Irish albums of the past year were unveiled at a launch event hosted by Huw Stephens and on BBC 6 Music on Thursday (22Jul21) morning by Gemma Cairney who was sitting in for Lauren Laverne. Collapsed in Sunbeams".