Mercury Prize6 days agoNewcastle to host Mercury Prize for second yearIt comes off the back of last year's success, which saw Sam Fender win for album People Watching.6 days ago22 Jan 2026Musician awarded city's highest civic honourThe acclaimed saxophonist is credited with bringing last year's Mercury Prize ceremony to the city.22 Jan 202611 Nov 2025Fender gives £25,000 Mercury cash to small venuesThe singer donates all of his Mercury prize money to the Music Venue Trust to protect grassroots music. 11 Nov 202517 Oct 2025Sam Fender praises home region after Mercury winFender says his Mercury Prize winning album is a collection of stories about life in North Shields.17 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize for album of the year"I didn't think that was going to happen at all," the star says, as judges laud his "classic" album.16 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Music stars arrive in Newcastle for Mercury PrizeThe iconic awards ceremony is being held outside London for the first time in its 33-year history.16 Oct 202516 Oct 2025CMAT and Pulp among favourites to win Mercury PrizeBookmakers say the stars are front-runners for the prize, which is held in Newcastle on Thursday.16 Oct 202511 Oct 2025Wolf Alice: 'A good album is one of the highest forms of art'With a fourth consecutive Mercury Prize nomination, the band share their philosophy of album making.11 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Mercury fringe events to 'inspire next generation'A week of free music events across the North East kicks off on Friday ahead of next week's ceremony.9 Oct 2025...
