
Sam Fender, Wet Leg, Self Esteem and more to perform at 2022 Mercury Prize ceremony
Harry Styles is the only nominee not able to perform in person, and will air a special pre-recorded performance instead

Jack White, Crowded House, Kurt Vile and more announced for debut Harvest Rock festival
The two-day festival, scheduled to debut in Adelaide this November, will be the only place for Australian fans to see both Jack White and Kurt Vile in 2022

Investment into artists by UK record labels has doubled in last five years
British artists such as Sam Fender, Wolf Alice, Arlo Parks and Dua Lipa have all benefitted

Lollapalooza 2022 review: the global festival transforms its hometown into a music utopia
With massive acts from Metallica to J-Hope the mid-west mainstay sustains its legacy by continuing to evolve

Mercury Prize nominees share reactions to 2022 shortlist: "It's a real honour"
Self Esteem, Sam Fender and Nova Twins are among those in the running for this year's award

Mercury Prize 2022: why each nominee deserves to take home the coveted award
The nominees for this year's prize have been announced and NME staffers give the lowdown on each and every album on the list

Mercury Prize 2022 shortlist revealed
Here are the nominations for this year’s coveted Mercury Prize award

Tramlines Festival 2022: Sheffield’s biggest party is defined by celebration and pride
From seasoned veterans to the indie heroes of tomorrow, there’s something for everyone at this northern bash

Truck Festival 2022 review: a resplendent indie nirvana – and Barry from 'Eastenders'
Bombay Bicycle Club, Sam Fender and Kasabian at the Oxfordshire festival remind us that the indie scene still reigns supreme for many

Watch the moment Sam Fender was joined by 'Eastenders'' Barry at Truck Festival
Fender described the moment as “one of the highlights of our career” for him and his band