23 Oct 2026
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Isle Of Wight Festival 2027 headliners and first wave of line-up announced
"There's a real mix of artists for different generations and tastes, and there's still more to come," say organisers
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23 Oct 2026 7:00am GMT
Raye on the “best birthday present” of her Mercury Prize win: “I just feel seriously seen”
Check out what Raye had to say in the winners room about perseverance, mental health and staying independent after she scored Mercury Prize gold for 'This Music May Contain Hope'
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23 Oct 2026 12:03am GMT
22 Oct 2026
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Raye wins the Mercury Prize 2026: “Hope is just something that we all need. Music is medicine”
The ceremony took place in Newcastle tonight (Thursday October 22) with 'This Music May Contain Hope' beating records by the likes of Olivia Dean, Jade, Suede and more
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22 Oct 2026 10:30pm GMT