Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Paul McCartney Lands First Mercury Prize Nomination at 84
Paul McCartney, the famous former Beatle, got his first nomination for the Mercury Prize, a big music award in the UK.
He was 84 years old and the nomination was for his new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane.
Five other musicians, including Jade Thirlwall, Raye, Dove Ellis, and Knats, also got their first nominations.
Some older musicians like Dave and Suede were nominated again.
The award will be given out on 22 October at a big hall in Newcastle, and it celebrates many kinds of music from the UK and Ireland.
Paul McCartney, 84, receives first Mercury Prize nomination for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane.
Five artists, including McCartney, Jade Thirlwall, Raye, Dove Ellis, and Knats, make their debut nominations.
Returning nominees include Dave (winner 2019), Suede (winner 1993), Florence And The Machine, Olivia Dean, Kojey Radical, and Nia Archives.
The shortlist covers pop, rock, hip hop, electronic, and alternative genres from British and Irish artists.
Winner will be announced on 22 October at Newcastle's Utilita Arena.
- Who
- Paul McCartney and four other debut nominees (Jade Thirlwall, Raye, Dove Ellis, Knats) plus returning nominees (Dave, Suede, Florence And The Machine, Olivia Dean, Kojey Radical, Nia Archives)
- What
- First Mercury Prize nomination for Paul McCartney and debut nominations for five other artists
- When
- Shortlist announced in 2026; winner announced 22 October 2026
- Where
- Newcastle's Utilita Arena, United Kingdom
- Why
- Recognition of diverse British and Irish music across multiple genres
- Nominee
- Paul McCartney
- Album
- The Boys of Dungeon Lane
- Age
- 84
- Year
- 2026
- Award
- Mercury Prize
- Winner Announcement Date
- 22 October 2026
- Venue
- Utilita Arena, Newcastle