Lauren Laverne presents live coverage of this year’s prestigious album of the year prize from the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London.

As ever, 2019’s shortlist reflects the current eclectic music scene in the UK. The show recognises all of the shortlisted albums through special performances, culminating in the live announcement of this year’s winner.

Performing on the night will be the likes of Oxford rockers Foals, Northampton rapper Slowthai, London singer-songwriter NAO, post-punk Dublin quartet Fontaines D.C., Welsh musician and producer Cate Le Bon and London’s own chart star rapper Dave.

The 12 shortlisted albums are:

Hunter by Anna Calvi
Schlagenheim by Black Midi
Reward by Cate Le Bon
Psychodrama by Dave
Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1 by Foals
Dogrel by Fontaines D.C.
Joy as an Act of Resistance by Idles
Nothing Great about Britain by Slowthai
Grey Area by Little Simz
Saturn by Nao
Driftglass by SEED Ensemble
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