Sam Fender, CMAT, Wolf Alice among nominees for 2025 Mercury Prize
Also included in the nominations for this year's prize – the first to be held in Newcastle – are Fontaines D.C., PinkPantheress, FKA twigs, Jacob Alon and more
The nominations for the 2025 Mercury Prize are here, with Sam Fender, CMAT, Wolf Alice, Fontaines D.C. and more in the running.
This year’s ceremony will take place on October 16 at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, the first time it has been hosted outside of London.
Also on the shortlist are the likes of FKA twigs, PinkPantheress, Pa Salieu, Jacob Alon, Pulp and more. The list also includes 84-year-old Martin Carthy, the oldest ever Mercury nominee.
See the full list of nominees for the 2025 Mercury Prize below.
2025 Mercury Prize nominees:
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
Last year’s Mercury Prize was won by English Teacher for their debut album, This Could Be Texas.
It has also been confirmed that Generator – the North’s leading music development agency and Lead Industry Partner for the Mercury Prize – will coordinate a dynamic, week-long regional fringe programme in the lead up to the awards, which celebrates the city’s dynamic music scene.
Dr Jo Twist OBE, BPI Chief Executive said: “We are delighted to announce this groundbreaking moment for the Mercury Prize. We and our label community are committed to celebrating and providing the opportunity to showcase talent from all over the UK.
“Previous Mercury Prize winners and Album of the Year artists have consistently demonstrated this breadth of talent that is uniquely homegrown. Newcastle-upon-Tyne is a true music city and we are excited to work with our partners at The City of Newcastle & North East Combined Authority to deliver this inaugural moment and a memorable Mercury Prize 2025.”