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.
The Geordie singer-songwriter triumphed at the prestigious award ceremony in his home city of Newcastle, beating out stiff competition from the likes of Fontaines D.C.'s Romance album, Pulp's More, CMAT's EURO-COUNTRY and Wolf Alice's The Clearing.
Sam Fender's third studio album was awarded the title at a special event, which took place for the first time ever in Newcastle.
Author's summary: Sam Fender wins Mercury Prize.