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The 2016 Twenty Quid Music Prize: TONIGHT!

  • September 15, 2016
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Tonight in London, the person or persons respons­ible for the best British pop single of the last twelve months will win twenty quid — cash.

Popjustice's Twenty Quid Music Prize has been running since 2013. Previous winners include CHVRCHES, Girls Aloud, Amy Winehouse, Girls Aloud, Little Mix, Little Mix, Girls Aloud and Girls Aloud.

There MAY be liveb­log­ging. Let's see how it goes.

If you're one of tonight's judges

  • Bring a pen. Oh Christ, bring a pen.
  • At least pretend to listen carefully when other judges are talking.
  • Don't assume there's an obvious winner. Remember this: Example won in 2010.

If you're not a judge

  • Don't panic, there will be a chance for you to 'interact'.
  • Keep an eye on Twitter from about 7pm.

All the past winners are listen here (with playlists); this year's shortlist is below. QUITE EXCITING.

 

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    Fine, let's do a Substack then.
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    The 2022 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: shortlist
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    2021 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Laura Mvula wins
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    Sarah Harding
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    "You asked me not to leave, well here I am again"
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