Mercury Prize shortlist: Fontaines DC, Sam Fender and Wolf Alice lead nominations

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An Irish act could win for the first time in Mercury Prize history, with both Fontaines DC and pop singer CMAT shortlisted, while North Shields singer-songwriter Fender will be hoping for a homecoming triumph as the ceremony takes place in Newcastle

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Rock bands Fontaines DC and Wolf Alice are vying with pop star CMAT, rock singer Sam Fender and newcomer Jacob Alon to take home the 2025 Mercury Prize.

Mercury Prize shortlist: Fontaines DC, Sam Fender and Wolf Alice lead nominations

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