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Entries are now open for the 2026 Mercury Prize, which returns to host city Newcastle for the second year, in partnership with Newcastle City Council.
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The Mercury Prize will return to Newcastle for its 2026 edition, in partnership with Newcastle City Council.
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Sam Fender has donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust.
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The first Mercury Prize to be staged outside of London in its 33-year history has been won by Sam Fender in Newcastle.
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Former nominees and winners make their mark on this year’s Mercury Prize list. The 12 albums have been revealed ahead of next month’s ceremony – the first outside of London
The ...
