Over the past two months, in partnership with Hot Press, 25 of Ireland’s independent radio stations have been highlighting the extraordinary music talent at local level in Ireland – and picking their own ‘local hero’, as part of a special initiative. Five outstanding talents were selected from those 25 to showcase before the music industry at the special showcase event – with David Keenan also featuring as special guest on the night.

The shortlist of five were, in alphabetical order, Carrie Baxter (WLR), Chameleon (98FM), Fintan McKahey (96FM), Leah Moran (Spin 1038) and Mia Yermeche (FM104).

Despite brilliant performances from all of the acts, there could only be one winner – with Chameleon ultimately winning over the judges.