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
Cliff Richard says he’s “learning reggae” for new version of ‘The Lord Is My Shepherd’ for Christmas single
One music fan said the idea "sounds so wrong", while another dubbed the singer "Spliff Richard"
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22 Oct 2026 3:46pm GMT
Fontaines D.C. kick off ‘Dopamine Chamber’ arena tour in Lisbon
They aired numerous cuts from their acclaimed new album, as well as some fan favourites and classics
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22 Oct 2026 2:54pm GMT