Choice Music Prize Irish Artist of the Year shortlist announced

Having revealed the Irish Album of the Year shortlist yesterday, the Choice Music Prize team are back with another major announcement – unveiling the nominees in the Irish Artist of the Year category live on 2FM Afternoon with Tracy Clifford today.

This year's five nominees include:

• RÓIS
• KNEECAP
• Kingfishr
• CMAT
• Amble

Tickets are on sale now for the live prize ceremony, taking place at Vicar Street in Dublin on March 5.

Other categories in this year's Choice Music Prize include Irish Song of the Year, Irish Album of the Year, Irish Breakthrough Artist and Classic Irish Album.

“I love this time of year when we get to celebrate the very best in Irish music through this year's RTÉ Choice Music Prize," comments RTÉ 2FM’s Tracy Clifford. "The albums, the songs and the artists we produce in this country are world class. After another excellent year for Irish artists and their music, there is so much to look forward to right across the categories and as usual, some real gems to discover.

"Congratulations to all the nominees and I'm really looking forward to welcoming them, and our 2FM listeners to the live event in Vicar Street on Thursday 5th March for what is one of my favourite nights of the year.”

 

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