“An incredible gesture”: Sam Fender to donate his Mercury winnings to the Music Venue Trust

Here’s a positive news story to bring a smile to your face on a grey autumn day: Sam Fender is to donate his £25,000 Mercury ...
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Sam Fender Pledges Mercury Prize Winnings For Grassroots Music Venues

Sam Fender has donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings (roughly $32,853 USD) to the Music Venue Trust. The donation will support the non-profit’s work protecting and securing the future of ...

Music Charity 'Honoured' After Sam Fender Donates Entire Mercury Prize Winnings

On Tuesday morning, the Seventeen Going Under singer announced his intention to give his £25,000 prize money to the ...
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Hear Sam Fender Team Up With Elton John on ‘Talk to You’

Fresh off his Mercury Prize win, Sam Fender has shared a new song, “Talk to You,” which features Elton John on piano. The Marcus Dravs-produced track comes off on the forthcoming deluxe edition of ...

Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize money to save grassroots venues

North East musician Sam Fender has donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust to support grassroots ...