Was wondering if they would get a nod. There's a good chance they'll win. More wasn't nominated for album of the year but the Glasto secret appearance should give them a strong chance...
Group of the year:
The Last Dinner Party
Pulp
Sleep Token
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
My gut feeling is that Pulp will win this. I didn't have that feeling about the Mercury Prize.
Amongst a strong group of contenders they are the best all rounders (or best group as this category is called). Comeback band, critically and commercially acclaimed new album, five star Glastonbury performance, outstanding tour, and other projects such as the Tiny Desk appearance.
Spot on Barcroft. I think this as well. Its like at the Oscars for Best Actor. They don't tend to give it to a newbie - sometimes its more for a body of work and to say youve been awesome for a really long time. This is my half-baked theory anyway.
I think that they will win it. There are quite a few opportunities for the media here to comment on the fact that they (surprisingly) went away empty-handed 30 years ago and of course, they can look back on the Michael Jackson incident...
They'll be told in advance if they've won, I guess, so they can record an awkward acceptance speech.
Think I'll be at the ceremony, through work. Wasn't too bothered about attending but obviously a Pulp appearance/win, would make it an easier decision.
Jack Whitehall, hosting again, will almost certainly have a joke about Jarvis/Jackson.