The 12 nominees for the 2025 Mercury Prize have been announced.
CMAT is in the running for 'Euro-Country', Fontaines D.C. have been shortlisted for 'Romance', Pa Salieu for 'Afrikan Alien', Pulp for 'More', Sam Fender is nominated for 'People Watching', and Wolf Alice for 'The Clearing'. Check out the full list below:
CMAT - 'Euro-Country'
Emma-Jean Thackray - 'Weirdo'
FKA twigs - 'EUSEXUA'
Fontaines D.C. - 'Romance'
Jacob Alon - 'In Limerence'
Joe Webb - 'Hamstrings & Hurricanes'
Martin Carthy - 'Transform Me Then Into A Fish'
Pa Salieu - 'Afrikan Alien'
PinkPantheress - 'Fancy That'
Pulp - 'More'
Sam Fender - 'People Watching'
Wolf Alice - 'The Clearing'
This year's shortlisted albums were decided by a panel of judges that includes Danielle Perry, Jamie Cullum, Jamz Supernova, Lea Stonhill, Mistajam, Phil Alexander, Sian Eleri, Will Hodgkinson, Sophie Williams, and panel chair Jeff Smith.
The winner will be announced at the awards show on October 16 at Newcastle's Utilita Arena, marking the first time in the event's history that the award ceremony has been hosted outside London. The evening will feature live performances from many of the 12 shortlisted artists, culminating in the announcement of the winner. Tickets are on sale now. BBC Music will also cover the event as the Prize's broadcast partner.
Organisers have also teamed up with music development agency Generator for the Mercury Prize Newcastle Fringe, a week of gigs, workshops, roundtables, and an industry conference taking place across the North East between October 9 and 15. Head here for more details.
Last year, the prize was won by English Teacher for their album 'This Could Be Texas'. Past winners include Ezra Collective, Little Simz, Arlo Parks, Michael Kiwanuka, Dave, and Wolf Alice
Mercury Prize Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Thu October 16 2025 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Utilita Arena
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