Over 200 artists and 27 record labels have donated albums for the raffle, which will take place in May
"It's an absolute honour and it's amazing it's happened up here, for the first time outside of London," Fender said of his win tonight in Newcastle
The winner will be announced this week in Newcastle
Sam Fender, Pulp, FKA Twigs, Jacob Alon and five more nominees are set to take to the stage at the Utilita Arena on October 16
Fresh from being nominated for the Mercury Prize 2025 for her acclaimed album ‘Weirdo’, the Leeds jazz star talks about tackling grief, autism and ADHD, and her plans to purchase a gold toilet if she wins
Other fans were more disappointed by this year's omissions, with one writing: "No Geordie Greep?! No Laura Marling?! Mercury prize you’ve lost your head brother"
This year's ceremony takes place next month in Newcastle
The latest line-up news from Worthy Farm is here
Essential records from another turbulent, yet tremendous year for new music
The healing sonics on the Yorkshire-born, London-based artist’s debut album provide a utopian vision to strive towards
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