Mercury Prize7 May 2025Newcastle to host Mercury Prize ceremonyIt is the first time the prestigious music industry event will be held outside London.7 May 20256 Jan 2025Indie band English Teacher kick off BBC's Sound of 2025The Mercury Prize-winning band start the countdown of the BBC's annual list of music's rising stars.6 Jan 202528 Nov 2024Michael Kiwanuka on the 'wake-up call' that changed his musicThe musician says winning the Mercury Prize helped put an end to his "desperate" search for approval.28 Nov 20246 Sep 2024'Where we're from, it just doesn't happen'Members of Leeds' music scene say they hope English Teacher's Mercury win will inspire other bands.6 Sep 20245 Sep 2024Indie band English Teacher win Mercury PrizeThe Leeds band are the first act from outside London to win the prize for a decade.5 Sep 202430 Jul 2024Leeds band mark Mercury nomination with free showEnglish Teacher are celebrating their Mercury Prize nomination with a gig at the Brudenell Social Club.30 Jul 202425 Jul 2024Barry Can't Swim and corto.alto shortlisted for Mercury prize The acts from Glasgow and Edinburgh follow a number of Scottish artists in making the prize shortlist.25 Jul 202425 Jul 2024Charli XCX and Beth Gibbons up for Mercury PrizeThe summer of "Brat" continues, with Charli XCX's brash LP among the 12 album of the year nominees.25 Jul 20244 Jan 2024Olivia Dean: 'My music improved once I got messy'Olivia Dean could have played safe on her debut album. Instead, she got messy - with stellar results.4 Jan 2024...