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Mercury Prize 2025: Sam Fender, Fontaines D.C., PinkPantheress Lead a Bold, Wide-Open Shortlist

The 2025 Mercury Prize shortlist is out, mixing heavy-hitters with fresh faces and taking the ceremony to Newcastle for the first time ever on Oct. 16. Sam Fender, Fontaines D.C., PinkPantheress, Wolf Alice, FKA Twigs, CMAT, and Pulp headline the 12-strong field. Folk icon Martin Carthy, 84, becomes the oldest nominee. Expect live sets from the nominees before the winner is revealed.