RAYE, Olivia Dean and Florence + The Machine to perform at 2026 Mercury Prize

RAYE, Olivia Dean and Florence + The Machine will perform live at the 2026 Mercury Prize ceremony, Billboard reported. The ceremony takes place on 22 October at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne. Dove Ellis, JADE, Knats, Kojey Radical, Nia Archives and Suede will each perform one song, with Pulp performing for the War Child LP HELP(2).