Antony and Johnsons win Mercury
Antony and the Johnsons have won this year's Mercury Music Prize for the album I Am A Bird Now. Led by New York-based singer Antony Hegarty, they beat acts including Coldplay, favourites Kaiser Chiefs and hip-hop artist MIA.
The £20,000 award is for the best album of the year by a British or Irish act. "I think they must have made a mistake," Chichester-born Hegarty said. "I am completely overwhelmed. I think that's insane." The pianist and singer's winning album, features contributions from Boy George and Lou Reed.
You can hear the music by following this link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4217140.stm
Live events in South Somerset & West Dorset toady
The Yetties & Tim Van Eyken @ West End Hall, Sherborne
Little John @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis
Open Mic / Jam Night @ Harry's Bar, Yeovil
Robbing Williams @ Chicago Rock Café, Yeovil
Hazel O'Connor & The Subterraneans @ Square & Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill
Guys & Dolls (musical) @ The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
The Long Mirror @ Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton (until 10th)
Hazel O'Connor & The Subterraneans @ Square & Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill
Modern Jive @ The Royal British Legion Club, Taunton
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