The Mercury Prize, a prestigious award given to outstanding British and Irish albums, has just released its 2026 shortlist.
Artists include former winners Dave (who won in 2019) and Suede (1993), alongside first-time nominees like Sir Paul McCartney.
RAYE and Florence + The Machine, who have both received previous nominations but no wins, will return to the competition too.
To be in the running, musicians’ albums have to come from British or Irish artists and be released between August 30 2025 and July 17 2026 (inclusive).
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