## Florence + The Machine, RAYE, JADE and more to perform at 2026 Mercury Prize Florence + The Machine, RAYE and JADE. CREDIT: Joseph Okpako/Rich Polk/Matthew Baker/Getty Images Florence + The Machine, RAYE, JADE and more have been announced to perform at the 2026 Mercury Prize ceremony in Newcastle next month. The awards show will take place at the Utilita Arena on October 22, with 10 live performances confirmed from artists represented on this year’s 12-album shortlist. Dove Ellis, Florence + The Machine, JADE, Knats, Kojey Radical, Nia Archives, Olivia Dean, RAYE and Suede will each…