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Sam Fender (centre) who was announced as the overall winner of the 2025 Mercury Music Prize at the Mercury Music Prize awards show, at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle. Picture date: Thursday October 16, 2025.

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Sam Fender at the Mercury Music Awards 2025

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Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize Albums of the Year award at Newcastle Utilita Arena on 16th October 2025

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