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With albums under threat, Raye’s Mercury win is a triumph for grand statements

Her winning album has its longueurs, but there’s something heartening about its risk-taking – and the Mercury prize needs big bold records like this to stay relevant

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22

Mercury Prize 2026: Paul McCartney becomes first-time nominee in thrilling shortlist

Established in 1992, the prestigious award honours the best album released by a British or Irish artist each year. For the 2026 nominees, RAYE, Nia Archives and Florence + The Machine will face off, while music legend Paul McCartney bags his first ever nomination at the tender age of 84.

Euronews · Jul 30

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody eyes RAYE collaboration after teaming up with Kylie Minogue

Gary Lightbody wants to write a song for RAYE next after getting Kylie Minogue to feature on Snow Patrol's song These Alarms.

BANG Premier · Jul 2

Charli xcx among huge headliners announced for Reading and Leeds 2026

Reading and Leeds will have all British and Irish headline acts next year.

BANG Premier · Dec 1, 2025

Taylor Swift and Denise Welch among eclectic names contending for Christmas No 1

Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Tom Fletcher, Olivia Dean and the cast of ‘Wicked: For Good’ all release big singles in January

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Taylor Swift and Denise Welch among acts competing for Christmas number one

Swift could secure the top spot with her single The Fate Of Ophelia.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

Sir Elton John to appear at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Singer Raye was also on the list of special guests who will present, perform and honour this year’s inductees, which was announced on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Got a cough? How to recover from the bank holiday's dustbowl festivals

Bronchially, what happened during bank holiday weekend can never happen again. Here’s how to fix your dust-induced cough

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025

All Points East festival-goers hit out at 'insane' amount of dust at bone-dry Victoria Park

Festival-goers report breathing problems due to high amounts of dust at the east London festival

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025

Raye at All Points East: Full line-up and set times for festival

All Points East will return to London’s Victoria Park, with Raye taking to the stage this weekend alongside a host of other R&B, dance, and pop performers.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025