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Rina Sawayama says BPI are reviewing the Mercury Prize’s eligibility rules

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Rina Sawayama has been in contact with the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the organisation behind the BRIT Awards and Mercury Prize, who have indicated that they are reconsidering their eligibility criteria.Earlier this week (July 29), Sawayama revealed that she wasn’t able to enter the Mercury Prize this year as she isn’t eligible to enter as a British artist under the current rules.

Solo artists must hold either British or Irish nationality and provide official documentation of their citizenship, such as a passport.In a new interview with Radio 1’s Newsbeat, the singer says the BPI have told her they’re now looking into making changes.“I’m really, really happy,” she said.

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