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The Mercury Music Prize has gained notoriety for showcasing some of the best music in the UK from established players to up and coming acts. Its impressive roaster boasts the likes of Frankie & The Heartstrings, Everything Everything, James Blake, The XX, Wild Beasts, Florence and the Machine... I could continue endlessly. Last Wednesday at The Hospital Club in Covent Garden, we were offered both sides of the coin; the BBC's Sound of 2011 Jamie Woon and Super Furry Animal's frontman Gruff Rhys . [...]

Following the release of his critically acclaimed debut solo album 'Fly Yellow Moon' Fyfe Dangerfield has been invited to play an intimate and exclusive session for Mercury (yes the lovely people behind the Mercury Prize ). Celebrating the best live music in the UK the Barclaycard Mercury Prize sessions are a new series of exclusive invite only monthly gigs in conjunction with The Hospital Club ! We have 10 pairs of tickets to give away for Fyfe's session on 15 [...]

Thanks to my lovely friend Tory I managed to get a last minute ticket to see The Rumble Strips ( MySpace ) and The Maccabees ( MySpace ) at the distinguished Hospital Club in Covent Garden last night. It was great to see these two back on the same bill again and this was part of the Mercury Music Prize Sessions which have hosted Noah and the Whale, Florence and the Machine and the Golden Silvers over the past few months. I hadn't been to the Hospital Club before, but [...]

• The Maccabees - No Kind Words
• The Rumble Strips - London

Robbie Knievel - Stunt Attempt - Announcement Robbie Knievel , the world famous dare-devil and son of iconic Evel Knievel will attend a press conference tomorrow to announce his most daring stunt yet. Press Conference: 10.30am, Tuesday 15th December at The Hospital Club, 24 Endell Street, London WC The most famous daredevil alive Robbie Knievel has completed over 350 jumps, setting 20 world records. These include the Caesars Palace Fountain jump, a 30 Limo jump and most famously The [...]

A significant year for musical excellence and diversity is highlighted by the 12 Albums of the Year shortlisted for the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize , announced on Tuesday 21 July, 2009. "This has been a rich and creative year for British and Irish music," says Simon Frith , Chair of Judges. "There are seven fine debut albums on the list and five outstanding records from more established acts, all marking out new ground. What most impresses is the imaginative verve with which British and Irish musicians continue to [...]

Photo: Elbow receiving 2008 Mercury Prize A new series of monthly live sessions, Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions with The Hospital Club , has been announced. The events will feature live performances by both new and more established acts from the UK and overseas. Ladyhawke and Blood Red Shoes have been confirmed to play the first Session on Friday 29 May, 2009. The Sessions, which are supported by the Prize's sponsor, Barclaycard, will be held in The Hospital Club's [...]