Also on the bill are CMAT, The Last Dinner Party, English Teacher, and more
The band have been shortlisted for each of their records so far and won the prize in 2018 for their second album ‘Visions Of A Life’
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Sam Fender won the coveted prize on the night and highlights included Pulp performing with Richard Hawley
"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
Earlier this year, Clairo was praised by Bernie Sanders for her ardent support of Gaza, and now joins the likes of Lorde and Hayley Williams in adding her name to the cause
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
Drummer Joel Amey tells NME about stepping up as National Album Day ambassadors, the beauty of the format, using your platform to speak out, advice for young artists, and the records he can't live without
"There’s no formula, there’s no rules and that’s why it’s so exciting," Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell said of the album format. "I hope the romance of the album never dies"