"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 British pop shapeshifter invites global stars to rewire her hits, but not all understand the assignment
The winner will be announced this week in Newcastle
The singer releases her star-studded 'Fancy Some More?' remix album on Friday
Other names include Nia Archives, Basement Jaxx, Kaytranada, Oklou, JADE and morepi
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
With tap-dancing DJs, voguing mash-ups and karaoke singalongs, PinkPantheress’ biggest show yet is deliriously fun
Other appearances came from Benedict Cumberbatch, Eric Cantona, Paul Weller, Cat Burns, Jamie xx, PinkPantheress and many more
Djo, Master Peace, The Cure, Soulwax and more all feature
This year's ceremony takes place next month in Newcastle