Headlined by Hozier, the return of the 2FM Xmas Ball in aid of the ISPCC (Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) has been announced and confirmed for the 3Arena in Dublin on Friday the 14th of December. He'll be joined by a host of other acts including Walking On Cars, Keywest, and Wyvern Lingo at the event, which is to be hosted by all RTÉ 2FM presenters including the likes Nicky Byrne & Jenny Greene, Eoghan McDermott and Bernard O’Shea.

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The ball looks set to be its biggest yet, and is designed to raise funds for the ISPCC, the national child protection charity in Ireland, which serves to provide support and protection for young people and their well-being.

Caroline Downey, President of The ISPCC and producer of the 2FM Xmas Ball, expressed extreme gratitude to all those involved, saying: “Once again the ISPCC Childline is indebted to the amazing musicians who are giving up their time to perform at The 2FM Xmas Ball in aid of the ISPCC. We are truly privileged to have their support along with 2FM, the team in MCD and the 3Arena. We will continue to help children all over Ireland who use the services of the ISPCC and Childline and we will never give up on a child. Ever.”

The artists and hosts perform free of charge at the event as a means of raising as much money as possible for the 24-hour phone-line and the wider services provided by the ISPCC dedicated to helping children, with organisers hoping that they can match if not better last year's figure of over €480,000.

"2FM is thrilled to partner with the ISPCC for the fourth year," said Dan Healy, Head of RTÉ 2FM and Radio Strategy. "The drive that Caroline Downey and her team have to do in order to make this night so special, which in turn raises a half million euro, needs to be seen to be believed . As ever the line-up is stunning. It really feels like we are in the golden age of Irish music and what a night we will all have. I can't wait to hear Hozier raise the roof when he sings Nina Cried Power. Let’s raise another half a million for the ISPCC."

Tickets for the 2FM Xmas Ball in aid of the ISPCC are priced at €39.50 and go on sale at 9am this Wednesday, September 26th from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.