Sam Fender21 Jan 2026Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate Brit Award nominationsA new wave of pop stars lead the shortlist, while Pulp pick up their first nomination in 30 years.21 Jan 202611 Nov 2025Jade covers Sam Fender - with an orchestraThe singer collabs with the Royal Northern Sinfonia on this take of Remember My Name by fellow north-east England native Sam Fender.11 Nov 202511 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 20255 Oct 2025Tyneside and Northumberland stories from this weekSam Fende will perform at the Mercury Prize ceremony and there is a £50m pothole pledge.5 Oct 20252 Oct 2025Sam Fender among Mercury Prize performersSam Fender is among the live performers showcasing North East talent at the Mercury Prize awards.2 Oct 2025...
