{"id":2064291,"date":"2025-10-02T12:31:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2064291"},"modified":"2025-10-02T12:31:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:31:15","slug":"sam-fender-among-mercury-prize-performers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/sam-fender-among-mercury-prize-performers\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam Fender among Mercury Prize performers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Artist Sam Fender will be one of the performers at this year&#8217;s Mercury Prize ceremony after being shortlisted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It is the first time the prestigious music industry awards, which are taking place at the Newcastle&#8217;s Utilita Arena on 16 October, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cy0y0951x2zo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:will be held outside of London;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">will be held outside of London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 2025 edition will be hosted by BBC Radio 6 Music&#8217;s Lauren Laverne, from Sunderland, and be broadcast by the BBC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fender, from North Shields, is one of 12 artists shortlisted for the best British or Irish album of the past year, including Emma-Jean Thackray, FKA twigs, Jacob Alon, Joe Webb, Martin Carthy, Pa Salieu, Pulp, and Wolf Alice, for the live performances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Each artist will perform one track from their album.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Leader of Newcastle City Council, Karen Kilgour, said <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cdx2lv0kgndo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the success of the MOBO Awards;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the success of the MOBO Awards <\/a>showed &#8220;what Newcastle was capable of&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We can&#8217;t wait for the national and international music spotlight to shine on our fantastic city, showcasing our burgeoning music industry, hugely talented musicians and amazing venues,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sunderland&#8217;s Lauren Laverne will host the Mercury Prize ceremony [BBC]<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A week of events &#8211; the Mercury Prize Newcastle Fringe by music agency Generator &#8211; will also begin in the city on 9 October.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This will include workshops, industry events and performances from local artists and a choir of eight to 12 year olds across seven local authority areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said: &#8220;We&#8217;ve seen <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/crr70e94x57o?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sam Fender rise;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sam Fender rise<\/a> from our own music community and I want to make sure he&#8217;s just one of many incredible local talents that succeed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will be providing a special named service for the event, transporting judges and guests to the arena.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Newcastle department store Fenwick will also reveal bespoke windows showcasing the 12 Albums of the Year on 13 October and host two events as part of the Mercury Prize Fringe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jarvis Cocker sits in a chair with two other male members of Pulp to the right of him, standing up, and Candida Doyle is on an orange velvet studio to the left. All are in a music studio.&#10;&#10;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ka39zHQOILvRJyCAkIyWgw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/0721c967953e59516d3fa586bcf1be24\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Pulp are also among this year&#8217;s performers [Tom Jackson]<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Mercury Prize shortlist and winner is decided by a panel of industry experts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Unlike the Brit Awards, which recognise commercial success, the Mercury Prize seeks to reward artistic achievement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Primal Scream were the first winners in 1992, with the accolade going to Leeds band English Teacher last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">PJ Harvey in 2001 and 2011, remains the only multiple winner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 2025 Mercury Prize 12 albums of the year are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Emma-Jean Thackray &#8211; Weirdo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jacob Alon &#8211; In Limerence<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Joe Webb &#8211; Hamstrings &amp; Hurricanes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Martin Carthy &#8211; Transform Me Then Into A Fish<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pa Salieu &#8211; Afrikan Alien<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">PinkPantheress &#8211; Fancy That<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sam Fender &#8211; People Watching<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Wolf Alice &#8211; The Clearing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Follow BBC North East on <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BBCNEandCumbria\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>X<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bbcnortheast\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bbc.in\/3yyMYUI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nextdoor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Nextdoor<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bbcneandcumbria\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em>. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">More on this story<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Related internet links<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artist Sam Fender will be one of the performers at this year&#8217;s Mercury Prize ceremony after being shortlisted. It is the first time the prestigious music industry awards, which are taking place at the Newcastle&#8217;s Utilita Arena on 16 October, will be held outside of London. 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