The Mercury Prize ceremony is shaping up to be quite the spectacle in 2026, with Florence plus The Machine and RAYE among the names taking the stage. It's brilliant to see such a diverse lineup of artists coming together for what sounds like a genuinely celebratory event, especially with the added creative touch of short films honouring the nominated work. For Cledvibes Radio listeners who care about British and Irish music at its finest, this is the kind of occasion that reminds us why the Mercury Prize still matters as a marker of artistic credibility and ambition in the industry.