Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize for album of the year
Summary
Sam Fender won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album "People Watching," which describes life in northern England. The Mercury Prize is a prestigious award given to the best British or Irish album of the year. Fender, from North Shields, dedicated his win to his late mentor and celebrated with his band.Key Facts
- Sam Fender won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album "People Watching."
- The prize is for the best British or Irish album of the year.
- Fender beat past winners like Pulp and Wolf Alice.
- The Mercury Prize ceremony took place in Newcastle's Utilita Arena.
- "People Watching" topped UK charts in February 2025, selling 107,000 copies.
- Fender dedicated the award to his late mentor, Annie Orwin.
- He performed the album's title track to a cheering hometown crowd.
- Fender described the album as featuring local stories from his life.
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