# Mercury Prize 2026: Raye confirmed as winner for ‘This Music May Contain Hope’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mercury-prize-2026-raye-confirmed-as-winner-for-this-music-may-contain-hope/
- Published: 2026-10-22T21:22:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T06:52:53+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mercury-prize-2026-raye-confirmed-as-winner-for-this-music-may-contain-hope/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second album.
- She had previously been nominated in 2023.
- The ceremony took place in Newcastle.

## Summary

Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second album, *This Music May Contain Hope*, after losing out with her debut in 2023. She beat nominees including Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean, Dave and Florence and the Machine, marking a significant recognition for the singer-songwriter.

At the Newcastle ceremony, Raye performed ‘I Hate The Way I Look Today’ from the winning album. Several other nominated artists also performed, while McCartney and Dave were represented by video montages. Pulp played ‘Begging for Change’ from the nominated *Help (2)* compilation, which supports War Child Records.

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