The winner of the prestigious prize will be confirmed in January ahead of the ceremony a month later
The full compilation will be released November 7 with all proceeds benefitting The Ally Coalition
"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
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
Speaking to NME as unofficially the best-dressed nominee at the launch of the Mercury Prize 2025 with their charity shop fit, the Scottish art-folk star told us about the universe of ‘In Liverance’ and their talented friends
This year's ceremony takes place next month in Newcastle
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The Scottish singer’s upcoming debut album ‘In Limerence’ weaves fact and fiction together to uncover their deepest, darkest truths
He also shared his love of Beabadoobee, Moonchild Sanelly, Perfume Genius and more