Ezra Collective won the 2023 Mercury Prize on September 7 for their second album, Where I'm Meant to Be. The London group received £25,000.

It is the first time a jazz album has won the prize. The quintet beat nominees including Arctic Monkeys, Jessie Ware, Fred again.., Raye, J Hus and Loyle Carner.

The ceremony took place at the Eventim Apollo in London, with the band performing after the announcement. The album blends jazz, afrobeat, salsa and electronic music, with contributions from artists across the London scene.

The recognition helped consolidate the moment for British jazz and expanded the group's international touring, already a fixture at European festivals.