Now we’ll see if Israel are actually capable of winding their necks in    I doubt it 

Policing is very relaxed, provided you stay within your lines I'd say. I don't think we're supposed to have an event shelter as well as a tent next to our van, but we've done it without issue for years. It's a happy vibe up there.

Do feel a lot more cynical about the Mercury now. Given the awards show is now an arena event, there's clearly a pressure on them to nominate mainstream acts in order to sell tickets for it. And not saying that Jade and Knats don't deserve to be nominated (haven't listened to either), but the fact the event is in Newcastle can't have nothing to do with that... (not to mention Fender winning last year, which frankly was a joke)    Hard not to agree with this: https://www.clashmusic.com/features/this-years-mercury-prize-is-a-pivot-towards-the-mainstream/ 

Basement Jaxx 110  Billy Bragg 90 Chase & Status 150 MAX CMAT 150 MAX  Confidence Man 140 (+10)  David Byrne 150 MAX Everything Everything 110 Faithless 75  Fatboy Slim 100 Four Tet 125  Garbage 120  GOAT 90 Greentea Peng 125  Joy Crookes 110  Kneecap 125 Lorde 150 MAX The Maccabees 120  Nile Rodgers & Chic 130 The Prodigy 150 MAX Pulp 150 MAX RAYE 100 Richard Ashcroft 110  Scissor Sisters 110  Self Esteem 140  The Streets 100  Super Furry Animals 100 Underworld 150 MAX Wilco 40  Wolf Alice 150 MAX

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