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, in his hometown of Newcastle.
Fender beat out stiff competition from other notable albums, including:
- Fontaines D.C.'s Romance album
- Pulp's More
- CMAT's EURO-COUNTRY
- Wolf Alice's The Clearing
Sam Fender triumphed at the prestigious award ceremony for his third studio album People Watching while in his home city of Newcastle.
Author's summary: Sam Fender wins Mercury Prize.