The Hot Press Annual 2009

The Hot Press Annual is our special publication that comes out but once a year packed with comprehensive highlights, reviews and analysis of the musical, political, cinematic, sporting, sexual and comedic events of 2008, the 148-page bumper annual features a host of exclusive interviews with the year’s most memorable stars. Hot Press talks to King's Of Leon, Seasick Steve, Lisa Hannigan, Snow Patrol, The Priests and Irish boxing hero Kenny Egan who gives one of his most revealing and intimate interviews yet!
You can buy it here

If you don't want to avail of this opportunity it'll be in all newsagents nation-wide from Thursday 18th December.

In addition, we announce the Hot Press Critics’ best albums, singles, gigs, films and personalities of 2008 – and the ones to watch in 2009.

Some Highlights of the HOT PRESS Annual:
Band of The Year: Kings of Leon, talk about their rumoured break-up, their love of soul music and the perils of going on the road with your siblings.

Phenomenon Of The Year: Seasick Steve, explains how rock 'n' roll life begins at 60.

Irish Artist Of The Year: Lisa Hannigan's debut solo album heralds the arrival of a major new talent.

Irish Band Of The Year: Snow Patrol buckle up with with Olaf Tyaransen on their private jet.

Clerics Of The Year: The Priests, though they've joined the most dissolute, degenerate business of them all, clerical Blondie-loving power-trio will not be led into temptation...

Opportunists Of The Year: The Corrigan Bros, the darlings of YouTube sit down for a chat with Edwin Mcfee.

Popstar Of The Year: Estelle talks about ambition, vision and becoming an Americal girl.

Sportsman Of The Year: Kenny Egan a national sporting hero, he tells Hot Press of his plans for the future.

Chef Of The Year: Dylan McGrath. Growing up in the West Belfast, kitchen stabbings and Michelin stars are all on the menu as we meet controversial chef Dylan McGrath.

Starlet Of The Year: Kristen Stewart star from Twilight.

Island Records boss Chris Blackwell also finds time to discuss Bob Marley, U2, Grace Jones and Nick Drake.

We reveal the funny, outrageous and controversial things said to Hot Press in the quotes of the year.

Hot Press digs out the a classic Bob Marley interview from the HP archives.

Anne Sexton reveals the Totally Unbiased Sex Awards 2008 including Sexual Oddball Of The Year, Sex Revenge Trend Of The Year, Interesting Internet Development: Green Sex, Innovation of the year. Anne also reveals The Most Amusing and Interesting Sex Surveys and Stats For The Year.

The first issue of Hot Press in 2009 will hit the street on January 15th 2009