Choice Music Prize shortlist announced

The list of nominees has been unveiled for this year’s Choice Music Prize, which will be doled out on March 7 in Vicar St., Dublin and also broadcast live on Today FM’s Paul McLoone Show.

Hoping to go home €10,000 better off will be:
Wallis Bird – Wallis Bird (Rubyworks)
The Cast of Cheers – Family (Schoolboy Error)
Adrian Crowley – I See Three Birds Flying (Chemikal Underground)
Delorentos – Little Sparks (Delo Records)
Damien Dempsey – Almighty Love (Sony)
Julie Feeney – Clocks (Mittens)
Heathers – Kingdom (Warner Music)
Mumblin Deaf Ro – Dictionary Crimes (Popical Island)
Two Door Cinema Club – Beacon (Kitsuné)
Windings – I Am Not The Crow(Out On A Limb)

“The Shortlist demonstrates the breadth and depth of talent in Ireland that is producing fantastic music,” enthuses Lisa Comerford, Meteor’s Head of Brand and Communications. “We’re really passionate about supporting great music and can’t wait to announce this year’s winner at the Choice Music Prize Live Event.”

The selections were made by a panel of 11 Irish music media professionals – including HP's Craig Fitzpatrick – in the areas of print, radio, television and the internet. The full list of judges and further details can be found on [link]www.choicemusicprize.com[/link].

Tickets for the event are €22.50 and go on sale on Friday January 11.