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Elbow Win Mercury Music Prize

added 10 September 2008 at 00.50

Guy Garvey's crew beat the favourites to the gong for this year's best album with 'The Seldom Seen Kid' - Check out all the video, audio and pictures here...

Elbow's 'The Seldom Seen Kid' has been awarded the Nationwide Mercury Music Prize for 2008.

The Manchester band, who have been together 18 years and received a nomination back in 2001 for 'Asleep In The Back', beat off the bookies' favourite Burial for the industry gong, which comes with a £20,000 cheque.

Listen to Jools Holland announce the winner here

Listen to Guy Garvey's Acceptance Speech:   [Part 1]  [Part 2]

A clearly emotional Guy Garvey told the crowd at London's Grosvenor House Hotel: "This is quite literally the best thing that's ever happened to us."

He also explained that the album was dedicated to the memory of Manchester singer-songwriter, Bryan Glancey, who died two years ago and was the 'seldom seen kid' in question. "He was the best man that ever lived," said Garvey. "The album is a celebration of his life and his friendship. That very heavy trophy is gonna be sat on Mandy Glancy's mantlepiece, his mum, because she's a particularly amazing lady."

The singer also explained the secret of Elbow's success after so many years in the business. "Respect, love and friendship. And we all get a kick out of sleep deprivation."

Watch the video of Elbow's post-awards press conference here

Also joining South London dubstepper Burial in going home empty handed were Laura Marling, Radiohead, The Last Shadow Puppets and British Sea Power. Head to our hilarious gallery of arrivals here

Click here for our exclusive interview with Elbow

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