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Mercury Prize 2026 Nominations Revealed | Music News
The 2026 Mercury Prize nominees drop with a powerhouse lineup blending legends and rising stars — RAYE, Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney (first-ever nod!), Dave, Florence + The Machine, Dove Ellis, JADE, Knats, Kojey Radical, Nia Archives, Suede, and the War Child compilation HELP(2). Judged by BBC 6 Music’s Jeff Smith, the 12 albums span genres and eras, celebrating bold creativity from August 2025 to July 2026. The ceremony returns to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena — a nod to regional pride after last year’s hometown win — where artists will perform and the future of UK music will be crowned. Listen…
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