The full nominations for this year’s Mercury Prize 2026 have been confirmed. The illustrious ceremony returns to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena later this year, following an exhilarating 2025 debut which saw local hero Sam Fender claim the prize. Following weeks of discussions, the 12-strong list for the Mercury Prize 2026 has been confirmed. As ever, it’s an eclectic list, ranging from the novelistic UK rap flair of Dave through to JADE’s maximalist pop philosophies. Here is the list in full:Dave – The Boy Who Played the HarpDove Ellis – BlizzardFlorence + The Machine – Everybody ScreamJADE – THAT’S SHOWBIZ, BABY!