Sam Fender Wins 2025 Mercury Prize Album of the Year
Sam Fender has been announced as the overall winner of the 2025 Mercury Prize Album of the Year for his third studio album, People Watching.
The Geordie singer-songwriter triumphed at the prestigious award ceremony, which took place in his home city of Newcastle.
Fender beat out stiff competition from other notable albums, including:
- Fontaines D.C.'s Romance
- Pulp's More
- CMAT's EURO-COUNTRY
- Wolf Alice's The Clearing
This achievement marks a significant milestone in Fender's career, with People Watching being awarded the title at a special event held in Newcastle for the first time ever.
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