Irish singer-songwriter Dove Ellis is among the artists shortlisted for the 2026 Mercury Prize in the UK.<\/p>\n
The prize, created in 1992, is awarded each year to the best album by an artist from the UK or Ireland.<\/p>\n
Galway artist Ellis is nominated for his debut solo album, Blizzard.<\/p>\n
Ellis’ debut is included alongside Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving, which won Album of the Year at the Brit Awards, Paul McCartney’s The Boys of Dungeon Lane, and Raye’s This Music May Contain Hope.<\/p>\n
Dave’s The Boy Who Played the Harp, Florence + the Machine’s Everybody Scream, and Knats’ A Great Day in Newcastle are also nominated.<\/p>\n
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The list is completed by Kojey Radical’s Don’t Look Down, Former Little Mix star Jade with That’s Showbiz Baby!, Nia Archives for Emotional Junglist, Suede with Antidepressants, and War Child Records with HELP(2).<\/p>\n
The Mercury Prize ceremony will be held on Thursday, 22 October at the Utilita Arena Newcastle.<\/p>\n
The event will feature live performances from many of the nominated artists before the winner is announced.<\/p>\n
Sam Fender won last year’s prize for his album People Watching.<\/p>\n
Other winners in recent years include English Teacher, Little Simz, Arlo Parks, and Wolf Alice.<\/p>\n
Along with a trophy, the winner of the Mercury Prize receives \u00a325,000.<\/p>\n
Source: Press Association<\/p>\n