
Mercury Prize has revealed this year's 12 shortlisted albums
Twelve albums are in the running, with the ceremony heading to Newcastle in October.

Olivia Lauryn Dean, born on 14 March 1999, is a British singer and songwriter. She signed with EMI in 2019 and released her debut album, Messy, in 2023, which received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her second album, The Art of Loving, was released in 2025 and topped the UK Albums Chart. The album included the UK number-one single "Man I Need". Dean also released singles such as "Nice to Each Other", "So Easy (To Fall in Love)", and "Rein Me In". She became the first female solo artist to have four singles in the UK top ten simultaneously. Her accolades include four Brit Awards and a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
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Twelve albums are in the running, with the ceremony heading to Newcastle in October.

Co-op Live is set to stage the awards again on 27th February, live on ITV.

The song extends its record as longest-running male/female duet on the Official Singles Chart.

She returns home as one of the UK’s biggest stars.

Current releases dominated the year's best-selling vinyl chart, not reissues.

A Coachella guest appearance helped propel the single to the top.

The British artist's single becomes the 1,255th track in the exclusive playlist

New album 'The Weight of the Woods' continues an unbroken chart-topping streak.

Tame Impala and Zara Larsson are also in the Top 5.

Thirty-four first-time nominees feature across seven categories at this year's ceremony.

The collaboration dethrones Harry Styles after his one-week stay at the top.

Dork cover star James Blake has achieved a career-best chart placing, while Tate McCrae has surged back up.

The track has now spent 18 consecutive weeks atop the ARIA chart.

Grant Park festival returns with Smashing Pumpkins, Jennie, John Summit, and Tate McRae also topping the bill.

Tickets go on sale 5pm, Wednesday 11th March.

Tickets support War Child’s mission to aid children in conflict zones.

The headline tour includes a six-night sold-out residency at The O2.

Her album 'The Art of Loving' broke Adele's sales record in 2025.

General sale begins 10am BST, Friday 29th August.

Early ticket access is available with album pre-orders.

Fresh off a sold-out tour, she resumes arena support dates this fall.

Singer Olivia Dean releases new single 'Lady Lady' featuring Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward in accompanying music video.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean collaborate on a new version of 'Rein Me In', featuring Dean's newly written verse from a female perspective.

Her second album is exploring different aspects of love.

British singer Olivia Dean releases upbeat guitar-driven single exploring modern dating, accompanied by a one-take music video.

The new song was recorded for the new Bridget Jones film.

The multi-BRIT and Mercury-nominated artist's new track has been written and recorded specifically for the fourth instalment of the Bridget Jones franchise.

Olivia Dean announces Valentine's Day release of new song 'It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be'.

Following sold-out London shows, Olivia Dean releases a live album featuring up to 20 tracks from her Eventim Apollo performances.

Olivia Dean announces twenty-track live album from her sold-out Eventim Apollo shows, releasing 20th December on vinyl and digital.

The track arrives as Dean rides high on BRIT and Mercury Prize nominations following her debut album 'Messy'.

The single and video follow the release of her 2023 debut album, 'Messy'.

There’s no doubting Olivia Dean’s superstar status. Olivia Dean should be the first thing anyone sees on any festival Friday. A total pro, it’s hard to believe this time last year she was playing Lonely Hearts Club; now, following the unstoppable rise of her…

There’s no doubting Olivia Dean’s superstar status.

It was premiered at her Hammersmith Apollo headline shows earlier this year.

Dua Lipa has also been confirmed as performing at the ceremony.

Tickets go on general sale from Friday 8th December.

Her debut album was released earlier this year.

Her debut album was released earlier this year.

Olivia Dean's debut album 'Messy' is a passionate, heartfelt exploration of complex emotions, forging a relatable and warm connection that proves just why she's one of the most exciting new talents around.

Her debut album is coming this month.

The original features on her forthcoming debut album.

It is taken from her forthcoming debut album 'Messy' which is slated for release on 30th June.

"We shot it on a windy, cold, rainy day in Hastings," she explains.

Other new names confirmed include James Marriot, Declan and the Decadent West and Hannah Grae.

She's also shared new single 'Dive'

She is set to support Kojey Radical at a sold out XOYO show on Friday.

The rising star, who dropped her most recent single 'Danger' in late 2022, will take over the Roundhouse on March 17th.

The three-day event will be held at Gloucester’s Over Farm from June 29th to July 2nd.

The new dates follow the recent completion of an intimate UK record store live run.

The song premiered on Clara Amfo’s Radio 1 show tonight, October 18th.

As she approaches the release her new EP ‘Growth’, London’s Olivia Dean reflects on a year in which she’s got to know herself a whole lot better.

It's the first taster of a forthcoming new project, 'Growth'.

Walthamstow's Olivia Dean wears her heart on her sleeve; every tune an introspective masterclass in storytelling.

Check out 'Echo' now.

The tour kicks off next week.

A chilled one for summer, it comes complete with a self-shot music video from Olivia’s garden!