Nick Cave will announce this year’s Turner Prize on December 1, it has been confirmed today (October 17).

The singer, who has multiple musical and film projects on the go including the Bad Seeds, Grinderman and a soundtrack for The Road, the film based on Cormack McCarthy’s book – will present the annual contemporary art prize at a ceremony at the Tate Britain.

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The four artists nominated for the Turner Prize are Mark Leckey, Runa Islam, Goshka Macuga and Cathy Wilkes.

Their artwork is currently on show at the art gallery.

Cave follows other celebrities invited to present the Turner, previously Madonna and actor Dennis Hopper have awarded the prize.

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