When the big moment came, it was singer Michael Kiwanuka who was unveiled as the winner of the Mercury Prize.
Accepting the accolade, the award-winner said: “I’m over the moon. I don’t even have words to say, man, I’m so excited.
“Like you said, this is for art, for music, for albums and this is the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.
“So, to win a Mercury is like a dream come true. I’m so, so, so happy,” he continued, with Alex and Amol applauding him in the studio.
