Isle of Wight band Wet Leg have missed out on the coveted Mercury Music Prize - to rapper Little Simz.

Harry Styles and Sam Fender were also among those to be beaten to the prestigious award.

Tuesday's live ceremony, presented by Lauren Laverne, had to be rescheduled after it was cancelled, last month, due to the Queen's death.

The Islanders opened the show in Hammersmith, London - with their mega hit Chaise Longue.

Wrapping up the show, winner Little Simz collected her trophy and cheque for £25,000 and performed a song from winning album Sometimes I Might be Introvert. 

This isn’t the Island's first Mercury Prize link.

In 2002, The Bees were nominated, for their album Sunshine Hit Me.

Meanwhile, 2020 winner, Michael Kiwanuka, had previously recorded at Chale Abbey Studios. 

Wet Leg’s eponymous debut album rocketed to the top of the UK Charts earlier this year.

The band has won high profile praise from many, including Dave Grohl, Iggy Pop and David Byrne. 

Harry Styles, who Wet Leg will be supporting in concert next year, was nominated for the award but could not attend, due to being on tour in the United States.

The ceremony was broadcast live on BBC4 and Radio 6 Music.