Arlo Parks wins Mercury Music Prize 2021

Having been the talk of the town throughout this year with her stunning debut album 'Collapsed In Sunbeams', Arlo Parks has now won the Mercury Music Prize 2021.

The 21-year-old fended off competition from the likes of Wolf Alice, Celeste, Mogwai, Sault and many more to claim the top prize, which celebrated its 30th year this year.

See her full acceptance speech from last night's ceremony in the player below.

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