The key dates for the 2013 Barclaycard Mercury Prize 'Albums of the Year' have been announced:

Entries
Record labels will be able to submit entries online through mercuryprize.com between Monday 3 June and Wednesday 10 July.

Eligibility Period
Albums by British and Irish artists released between Tuesday 11 September 2012 and Monday 9 September 2013 will be eligible for entry.

Albums of the Year Launch
The shortlist of 12 Albums of the Year will be announced on Wednesday 11 September.

Awards Show
The overall winner of the 2013 Barclaycard Mercury Prize for Album of the Year will be announced at the Awards Show on Wednesday 30 October.

Record labels wishing to receive more information about how to submit an album can register their details at mercuryprize.com/info 

Watch last year's winners, Alt-J, give a press conference at the event winning below: