Mercury Prize4 hrs ago'Our Mercury Prize nomination is not just for us' Knats say if they win the Mercury Prize it will be a "win for the North East".4 hrs ago5 hrs agoWho's nominated for this year's Mercury Prize?Olivia Dean, Sir Paul McCartney, Nia Archives and the mysterious Irish newcomer Dove Ellis are among the nominees.5 hrs ago8 hrs agoOlivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen missing from Mercury Prize listThis year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.8 hrs ago18 Feb 2026Newcastle to host Mercury Prize for second yearIt comes off the back of last year's success, which saw Sam Fender win for album People Watching.18 Feb 202622 Jan 2026Musician awarded city's highest civic honourThe acclaimed saxophonist is credited with bringing last year's Mercury Prize ceremony to the city.22 Jan 202611 Nov 2025Fender gives £25,000 Mercury cash to small venuesThe singer donates all of his Mercury prize money to the Music Venue Trust to protect grassroots music. 11 Nov 202517 Oct 2025Sam Fender praises home region after Mercury winFender says his Mercury Prize winning album is a collection of stories about life in North Shields.17 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize for album of the year"I didn't think that was going to happen at all," the star says, as judges laud his "classic" album.16 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Music stars arrive in Newcastle for Mercury PrizeThe iconic awards ceremony is being held outside London for the first time in its 33-year history.16 Oct 2025...
