2010 in Irish music
Encyclopedia
This is a summary of the year 2010 in the Irish
music industry.
took place at the RDS
in Dublin on 19 February 2010. Below are the winners:
for Irish Album of the Year 2009 took place at Vicar Street
on 3 March 2010.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
music industry.
January
- On 7 January, the nominees for the 2010 Meteor Awards2010 Meteor AwardsThe 2010 Meteor Music Awards ceremony took place on Friday February 19, 2010 in Dublin. They were presented by Amanda Byram. The launch took place in La Stampa on January 7, 2010 and was attended by The Coronas and Danny O'Donoghue from The Script....
were announced. - On 11 January, Neil HannonNeil HannonNeil Hannon is a Northern Irish singer and songwriter, best known as the creator and frontman of the chamber pop group The Divine Comedy. The band's official website even goes so far as to say, "The Divine Comedy is Neil Hannon," and Hannon is quoted in an interview as saying, "The Divine Comedy...
was nominated in the Original Score category at the 7th Irish Film and Television Awards7th Irish Film and Television AwardsThe 7th Irish Film and Television Awards took place on 20 February 2010 in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin.It was hosted by Victoria Smurfit.-Awards in film:Best Film* The Eclipse ** Ondine** The Secret of Kells** Zonad...
for his soundtrack to the film Wide Open SpacesWide Open SpacesWide Open Spaces is the major label debut of American country music band the Dixie Chicks, and the fourth studio album overall, released in 1998 . It was their first record with new lead vocalist Natalie Maines, and became their breakthrough commercial success...
. - On 13 January, the nominees for Best Album of 2009 at the Choice Music PrizeChoice Music Prize-Establishment:It was established by journalist Jim Carroll and manager Dave Reid in 2005. as an alternative to the industry-dominated Meteor Music Awards. The Choice Music Prize is modelled after the Mercury Prize which is awarded each year to the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland...
were announced. - On 14 January, the BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
admitted giving "inappropriate" promotional coverage and "undue prominence" to U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
and their 2009 album No Line on the Horizon through their use of the U2 = BBC slogan. - From 14 January to 16 January: And So I Watch You From AfarAnd So I Watch You From AfarAnd So I Watch You From Afar are a three-piece instrumental rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The band consists of Rory Friers on guitar, Johnny Adger on bass and Chris Wee on drums...
, DelorentosDelorentosDelorentos are a Dublin-based Irish alternative rock band, formed in 2005. They consist of Rónan Yourell , Kieran McGuinness , Níal Conlan and Ross McCormick...
, Imelda MayImelda MayImelda Mary Higham, Clabby , known as Imelda May, is an Irish vocalist and musician. She began her career in music at 15 and released her debut album in 2005. She also plays the bodhrán and guitar...
and VillagersVillagers (band)Villagers are an Irish band fronted by Conor J. O'Brien.They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind...
represented IrelandIreland in the Eurosonic FestivalEach year Ireland selects a number of bands and musicians to participate in the Eurosonic Festival in Groningen, Netherlands. In recent years, RTÉ 2fm, thanks to Ian Wilson, have sponsored two bands per festival.- Ireland's entries :...
in the Eurosonic FestivalEurosonic FestivalEurosonic is Europe’s largest showcase festival and takes place on a yearly basis on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday previous to Noorderslag festival in the dutch city Groningen. Eurosonic is part of The European Music Conference and Showcase Festival Eurosonic Noorderslag. During the festival 250...
in Groningen, NetherlandsNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. It was broadcast live in Ireland on RTÉ 2fmRTÉ 2fmRTÉ 2fm, or 2FM as it is more commonly referred to, is Raidió Teilifís Éireann's second national radio station. It broadcasts popular music programming aimed at a young Irish audience.- History :...
. - Aftermath of 2010 Haiti earthquake2010 Haiti earthquakeThe 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks...
:- 15 January: Concern WorldwideConcern WorldwideConcern Worldwide is Ireland's largest aid and humanitarian agency. Since its foundation over 40 years ago it has worked in 50 countries and currently employs 3,200 staff in 25 countries around the world. Concern works to help those living in the world's poorest countries to achieve real and...
's Emergency Appeal fundraiser was held at the weekly Rock' n' Roll club Shakedown in Pacino's on Suffolk Street, Dublin 2. - 22 January: BonoBonoPaul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his...
performed the collaborative effort "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)"Stranded " is a song performed by Jay-Z, Bono, The Edge, and Rihanna. It is a charity single for the Hope for Haiti Now campaign and was released on 23 January 2010, in the wake of the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake.-Background:...
" at the live televised Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake ReliefHope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake ReliefHope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief was a charity telethon held on January 22, 2010 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time . The telethon was the most widely distributed telethon in history...
charity telethon. - 24 January: Glen HansardGlen HansardGlen Hansard is the Academy Award–winning principal songwriter and vocalist/guitarist for Irish group The Frames and one half of folk rock duo, The Swell Season...
performed a benefit concert for Haiti in Whelan'sWhelan's (music venue)Whelan's is a small music venue in Dublin, Ireland, located on Wexford Street.The venue and pub was initially started by Gary Whelan and Ian Keith in 1989 and ten years later was bought by Frank Gleeson. Local musicians and actors frequent it...
, Dublin. - 24 January: Noise ControlNoise controlNoise control is an active or passive means of reducing sound emissions, often incentivised by personal comfort, environmental considerations or legal compliance. Practical and efficient noise control is wholly reliant on an accurate diagnosis of what is causing the noise, which first involves...
headlined the Help Haiti Fundraising Extravaganza in the Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 2. - 31 January: The AnswerThe Answer (band)The Answer are a Northern Irish hard rock and blues-rock band from Newcastle and Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. They have achieved success with their debut album Rise selling in excess of 30,000 copies in the UK & Europe, 10,000 on day one in Japan and 100,000 worldwide.-Lineup:*Cormac...
and David HolmesDavid Holmes (musician)David Holmes is a Northern Irish DJ, musician and composer.-Career:Holmes began djing in Belfast from the age of 15. His first hit was the song "DeNiro", with Ashley Beedle, in 1992. In the early to mid 1990s he ran two club nights in the Belfast Art College known as Sugar Sweet and Shake Yer Brain...
were among the headlining acts at the Belfast 4 Haiti event.
- 15 January: Concern Worldwide
- On 31 January, the 52nd Grammy Awards52nd Grammy AwardsThe 52nd Annual Grammy Awards took place on January 31, 2010, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Neil Young was honored as the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year on January 29, two days prior to the Grammy telecast. Only ten of the 109 awards were received during the broadcast...
took place in Los AngelesLos ÁngelesLos Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Beoga were nominated in the Best Contemporary World Music Album category for their album The Incident. U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
received three nominations. Imelda MayImelda MayImelda Mary Higham, Clabby , known as Imelda May, is an Irish vocalist and musician. She began her career in music at 15 and released her debut album in 2005. She also plays the bodhrán and guitar...
performed at the awards ceremony alongside Jeff BeckJeff BeckGeoffrey Arnold "Jeff" Beck is an English rock guitarist. He is one of three noted guitarists to have played with The Yardbirds...
on the Les PaulLes PaulLester William Polsfuss —known as Les Paul—was an American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which made the sound of rock and roll possible. He is credited with many recording innovations...
tribute, "How High the MoonHow High the Moon"How High the Moon" is a jazz standard with lyrics by Nancy Hamilton and music by Morgan Lewis. It was first featured in the 1940 Broadway revue Two for the Show, where it was sung by Alfred Drake and Frances Comstock....
". May, the second Irish act to perform at the awards in their history, was praised by American critics for "the strong Irish inflection of her pronunciation".
February
- Aftermath of 2010 Haiti earthquake2010 Haiti earthquakeThe 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks...
:- On 3 February, Michelle DohertyMichelle DohertyMichelle Doherty is a multiple award-nominated Irish model and radio/television presenter and a former airline stewardess. She is from Inishowen in County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in the north of Ireland...
hosted Haiti Aid at Whelan'sWhelan's (music venue)Whelan's is a small music venue in Dublin, Ireland, located on Wexford Street.The venue and pub was initially started by Gary Whelan and Ian Keith in 1989 and ten years later was bought by Frank Gleeson. Local musicians and actors frequent it...
and The Village in Dublin, featuring Ham Sandwich, O EmperorO EmperorO Emperor are an alternative rock band from Waterford, Ireland. Their debut album Hither Thither reached number 6 in the Irish Albums Chart.-Background:...
, The ChaptersThe ChaptersThe Chapters are a five-piece indie rock band from Dublin, Ireland. The band is composed of Ross McNally, Simon Eustace, Turlough Gunawardhana, Michael Murphy, and Ciaran Fortune...
and Patrick Kelleher. - On 11 February, Cathy DaveyCathy DaveyCathy Davey is an Irish singer-songwriter. She has released one extended play, "Come Over" , and three albums, Something Ilk , Tales of Silversleeve and The Nameless...
, The ChaptersThe ChaptersThe Chapters are a five-piece indie rock band from Dublin, Ireland. The band is composed of Ross McNally, Simon Eustace, Turlough Gunawardhana, Michael Murphy, and Ciaran Fortune...
, Julie FeeneyJulie FeeneyJulie Feeney, award-winning Irish composer, song-writer, singer and music producer.-Overview:Feeney is an award-winning and critically acclaimed Irish composer, singer, record producer, musician, songwriter, theatre artist and educator. She composes both instrumental and electronic music, and...
and VillagersVillagers (band)Villagers are an Irish band fronted by Conor J. O'Brien.They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind...
were scheduled to perform at a Drop Haiti's Debt fundraiser in Vicar StreetVicar StreetVicar Street is a concert and events venue in Ireland, located on Thomas Street, Dublin 8. Its capacity allows for 1,000 people for seated performances, and 1,500 people for standing gigs...
. This was later cancelled due to "unavoidable circumstances". - On 27 February, Clash Jam Wallop, The Dubtones, Aces Wild, Primitevo and Skelton Crew are among the acts scheduled to perform at Aid for Haiti in Button Factory, Dublin.
- On 3 February, Michelle Doherty
- In February 2010, U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
won "Best Live Production" for their U2 360° TourU2 360° TourThe U2 360° Tour was a worldwide concert tour by rock band U2. Launched in support of the group's 2009 album No Line on the Horizon, the tour visited stadiums from 2009 through 2011. It was named for a stage configuration that allowed the audience to almost completely surround the stage...
at the 2009 Total Production Awards in London. - On 19 February, the 2010 Ireland Music Awards2010 Meteor AwardsThe 2010 Meteor Music Awards ceremony took place on Friday February 19, 2010 in Dublin. They were presented by Amanda Byram. The launch took place in La Stampa on January 7, 2010 and was attended by The Coronas and Danny O'Donoghue from The Script....
took place at the RDSRoyal Dublin SocietyThe Royal Dublin Society was founded on 25 June 1731 to "to promote and develop agriculture, arts, industry, and science in Ireland". The RDS is synonymous with its main premises in Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland...
in Dublin, presented by Amanda ByramAmanda ByramAmanda Byram is an Irish television presenter, originally from Castleknock in Dublin, Ireland.-Early life:Formerly a model, Byram started her career on television in 1999 presenting the TV3 morning show Ireland AM with Mark Cagney, during which time she met her then boyfriend comedian Patrick...
. - On 23 February, the first 33 acts were announced at the Oxegen 2010Oxegen 2010Oxegen 2010 was the seventh Oxegen festival to take place since 2004. It took place on the weekend of Friday 9 July, Saturday, 10 July and Sunday, 11 July at Punchestown Racecourse near Naas in County Kildare, Ireland. Eminem, Muse and Arcade Fire headlined...
launch at The AcademyThe Academy (music venue)The Academy is a music venue located in Dublin, Ireland. It consists of four floors, each for differing music tastes.The Academy was the venue where The Killers performed an intimate show in August 2008, one night before a performance in Marlay Park. Others to have played the venue in 2008 include...
. - On 26 February, Eleanor McEvoyEleanor McEvoyEleanor McEvoy is one of Ireland's most accomplished contemporary singer/songwriters. McEvoy composed the song Only A Woman's Heart, title track of A Woman's Heart, the best-selling Irish album in Irish history.-Biography:...
began her 2010 Australian Tour at Nannup Folk Festival in Western AustraliaWestern AustraliaWestern Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
, with the final date due on 21 March as part of the Saint Patrick's DaySaint Patrick's DaySaint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick , the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of :Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion , the Eastern...
Parade in SydneySydneySydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. - On 26 February, PrincePrince (musician)Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
settled his court case with MCD ProductionsMCD PRODUCTIONSMCD Productions is an Irish concert promotion company. Established in 1980, and headquartered in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.- History :The company was founded by Eamonn McCann and Denis Desmond, the company name MCD is made up of their initials....
which had sued the musician after he cancelled a 2008 Croke ParkCroke ParkCroke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
concert at short notice.
March
- On 3 March, the Choice Music PrizeChoice Music Prize-Establishment:It was established by journalist Jim Carroll and manager Dave Reid in 2005. as an alternative to the industry-dominated Meteor Music Awards. The Choice Music Prize is modelled after the Mercury Prize which is awarded each year to the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland...
for Irish Album of the Year 2009 was awarded during a live ceremony at Vicar StreetVicar StreetVicar Street is a concert and events venue in Ireland, located on Thomas Street, Dublin 8. Its capacity allows for 1,000 people for seated performances, and 1,500 people for standing gigs...
, Dublin. It was awarded to Adrian CrowleyAdrian CrowleyAdrian Crowley is a singer–songwriter from Galway but based in Dublin. Despite being born in Sliema, Malta, much of his success has come in Ireland....
for his album Season of the SparksSeason of the SparksSeason of the Sparks is the fifth studio album released by Irish singer-songwriter Adrian Crowley. On March 3, 2010 it was announced as the winner of the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year 2009 at Vicar Street, Dublin....
. - On Mach 4, The Saw DoctorsThe Saw DoctorsThe Saw Doctors are an Irish rock band. Formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway, they have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990, and still holds the record for the...
commenced their first AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n tour for seventeen years in PerthPerth, Western AustraliaPerth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
. The tour included a Saint Patrick's DaySaint Patrick's DaySaint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick , the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of :Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion , the Eastern...
show in SydneySydneySydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. - On 8 March, Arcade Fire and Fatboy SlimFatboy SlimNorman Quentin Cook better known by his former stage name Fatboy Slim, is a British DJ, electronic dance music musician, and record producer. He is a pioneer of the big beat genre that achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s...
were announced for Oxegen 2010Oxegen 2010Oxegen 2010 was the seventh Oxegen festival to take place since 2004. It took place on the weekend of Friday 9 July, Saturday, 10 July and Sunday, 11 July at Punchestown Racecourse near Naas in County Kildare, Ireland. Eminem, Muse and Arcade Fire headlined...
, with this being Arcade Fire's first 2010 European show to be announced. - On 12 March, the 20th anniversary show of Power of DreamsPower of DreamsPower of Dreams are a Dublin, Ireland based pop/rock band, built around the vocals and songwriting of Craig Walker.-Career:They released their critically acclaimed debut EP "A Little Piece of God" on Keith Cullen's London-based Setanta Records in 1989. Following a six-figure bidding war between...
's internationally successful album Immigrants, Emigrants and MeImmigrants, Emigrants and MeImmigrants, Emigrants & Me is the 1990 Debut Album by Irish Band Power of Dreams[edit]- Track listing :# The Joke's On Me# Talk# Does It Matter# Much Too Much# Had You Listened# Stay# Never Told You# Bring You Down# Never Been To Texas...
took place at Whelan'sWhelan's (music venue)Whelan's is a small music venue in Dublin, Ireland, located on Wexford Street.The venue and pub was initially started by Gary Whelan and Ian Keith in 1989 and ten years later was bought by Frank Gleeson. Local musicians and actors frequent it...
in Dublin. - On 12 March and 13 March, DelorentosDelorentosDelorentos are a Dublin-based Irish alternative rock band, formed in 2005. They consist of Rónan Yourell , Kieran McGuinness , Níal Conlan and Ross McCormick...
and Something HappensSomething Happens (band)Something Happens were an Irish pop-rock band whose heyday was the late 1980s – early 1990s. An earlier incarnation of the band was called 'The Dazzmen' and was fronted by singer Martin Lynch who left the band and became the frontman for another early 1980s Dublin band 'The Cracker Factory'. After...
performed at a festival event for Saint Patrick's DaySaint Patrick's DaySaint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick , the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of :Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion , the Eastern...
in Den Haag (The HagueThe HagueThe Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
). - Between 15 March and 20 March 2010: The WaterboysThe WaterboysThe Waterboys are a band formed in 1983 by Mike Scott. The band's membership, past and present, has been composed mainly of musicians from Scotland, Ireland and England. Edinburgh, London, Dublin, Spiddal, New York, and Findhorn have all served as homes for the group. The band has played in a...
performed twenty poems by William Butler YeatsWilliam Butler YeatsWilliam Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and playwright, and one of the foremost figures of 20th century literature. A pillar of both the Irish and British literary establishments, in his later years he served as an Irish Senator for two terms...
set to music in the Abbey TheatreAbbey TheatreThe Abbey Theatre , also known as the National Theatre of Ireland , is a theatre located in Dublin, Ireland. The Abbey first opened its doors to the public on 27 December 1904. Despite losing its original building to a fire in 1951, it has remained active to the present day...
, Dublin. All dates had sold out by January: a fifth date was announced for 20 November at the Grand Canal TheatreGrand Canal TheatreThe Grand Canal Theatre is a 2,111 capacity world class theatre in Dublin, Ireland which opened on 18 March 2010. Designed by Daniel Libeskind of New York and RHWL Architects of London, it is located in the Grand Canal Dock area and the concept of the theatre was created by Mike Adamson of Live...
. - On 17 March, Laura IziborLaura IziborLaura Elizabeth Arabosa Izibor is an Irish recording artist, musician and producer. She won the RTÉ 2fm song contest while still in secondary school. She went on to win an award at the 2006 Meteor Music Awards. She also performed at that year's Electric Picnic music festival and Music Ireland 2007...
attended a party at the White HouseWhite HouseThe White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
, Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
at the invitation of President of the United StatesPresident of the United StatesThe President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Barack ObamaBarack ObamaBarack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
. - On 17 March and 19 March, Irish artists performed at South by SouthwestSouth by SouthwestSouth by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
(SXSW) in Austin, TexasAustin, TexasAustin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. - On 19 March, the first acts of the 2010 Indie-pendenceIndie-pendenceIndiependence is an annual Irish indie-rock music festival, that usually takes place at or near Mitchelstown in County Cork. Indiependence is one of the "little two" music festivals in Ireland, sharing many of its acts with Castlepalooza which is held on the same weekend in Tullamore, County Offaly...
line-up were announced. - On 23 March, Christy MooreChristy MooreChristopher Andrew "Christy" Moore is a popular Irish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is well known as one of the founding members of Planxty and Moving Hearts...
and John SpillaneJohn SpillaneJohn Spillane is a singer-songwriter from Cork, Ireland. He graduated from University College Cork with a degree in Irish and in English.-Background:Spillane grew up in the Cork suburb of Bishopstown, in a large family of boys...
performed a show in aid of the 2010 Haiti earthquake2010 Haiti earthquakeThe 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks...
at Vicar StreetVicar StreetVicar Street is a concert and events venue in Ireland, located on Thomas Street, Dublin 8. Its capacity allows for 1,000 people for seated performances, and 1,500 people for standing gigs...
, with proceeds given to GOAL. - On 24 March, Electric Picnic 2010Electric Picnic 2010Electric Picnic 2010 was the seventh edition of the Electric Picnic festival to take place. The three-day event took take place on the weekend of Friday September 3, Saturday September 4 and Sunday September 5 at Stradbally Hall in Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland...
was launched. - On 25 March, the 2010 IMRO Showcase Tour began in BelfastBelfastBelfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, continuing until 1 May at The AcademyThe Academy (music venue)The Academy is a music venue located in Dublin, Ireland. It consists of four floors, each for differing music tastes.The Academy was the venue where The Killers performed an intimate show in August 2008, one night before a performance in Marlay Park. Others to have played the venue in 2008 include...
, Dublin. - On 30 March, several new additions to the Oxegen 2010Oxegen 2010Oxegen 2010 was the seventh Oxegen festival to take place since 2004. It took place on the weekend of Friday 9 July, Saturday, 10 July and Sunday, 11 July at Punchestown Racecourse near Naas in County Kildare, Ireland. Eminem, Muse and Arcade Fire headlined...
line-up were announced: these included Dizzee RascalDizzee RascalDylan Kwabena Mills , better known by his stage name Dizzee Rascal, is a Ghanaian British rapper, songwriter and record producer. His music is a blend of garage, hip hop, grime, ragga, pop and electronic music, with eclectic samples and more exotic styles...
, Julian CasablancasJulian CasablancasJulian Fernando Casablancas is an American singer-songwriter and musician of The Strokes. Casablancas pursued a solo career during The Strokes' hiatus, releasing the album Phrazes for the Young on November 3, 2009....
, Groove ArmadaGroove ArmadaGroove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"...
, The Black KeysThe Black KeysThe Black Keys are an American rock duo consisting of vocalist/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer/producer Patrick Carney. The band was formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001. As of October 2011, the band has sold over 2 million albums in the U.S....
, The CribsThe CribsThe Cribs are an English three-piece indie rock band from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The band consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman. They were subsequently joined by ex-The Smiths and Modest Mouse guitarist Johnny Marr who was made a formal member of the group...
, The StranglersThe StranglersThe Stranglers are an English punk/rock music group.Scoring some 23 UK top 40 singles and 17 UK top 40 albums to date in a career spanning five decades, the Stranglers are the longest-surviving and most "continuously successful" band to have originated in the UK punk scene of the mid to late 1970s...
and Earth, Wind & FireEarth, Wind & FireEarth, Wind & Fire is an American soul and R&B band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 by Verdine and Maurice White. Also known as EWF, the band has won six Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards. They have been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of...
.
April
- On 7 April, the line-up for CastlepaloozaCastlepaloozaCastle Palooza is an annual Irish independent music festival, held at Charleville Castle in Tullamore, County Offaly over the August Bank Holiday weekend.The festival is one of the "Little Two" music festivals in Ireland, the other being Indiependence which is usually...
was announced, with tickets going on sale two days later. - On 8 April, six bands competed in the King Kong Club Grand Final music competition at The VillageThe Village (music venue)The Village is a state-of-the-art music venue situated next door to Whelan's on Wexford Street, Dublin. The venue was an old nightclub owned by Mean Fiddler, but since 2003 has been turned into a music venue. It has a large balcony right around the venue onto right up by the stage and has a...
in Dublin. - On 16 April, Ireland's first National Music Day took place, with free live events around the country in locations such as CorkCork (city)Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
, LimerickLimerickLimerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
and Portlaoise being broadcast on RTÉ lyric fmRTÉ lyric fmRTÉ lyric fm is an Irish classical music radio station, owned by the public-service broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann. The station, which is based in Limerick, was launched in 1999 and is available on FM in Ireland, on satellite, on Sky Digital in Ireland and United Kingdom and via the...
. - On 13 April, Mindfield, scheduled for 30 April to 2 May, was postponed until Electric Picnic 2010Electric Picnic 2010Electric Picnic 2010 was the seventh edition of the Electric Picnic festival to take place. The three-day event took take place on the weekend of Friday September 3, Saturday September 4 and Sunday September 5 at Stradbally Hall in Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland...
after several of the acts who intended to be there were distracted by the announcement of United Kingdom general election, 2010 for 6 May. - On 17 April, April 18 and 20 April: Whitney HoustonWhitney HoustonWhitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
played three dates at the O2, Dublin, as part of her first tour for at least eleven years. - On 20 April, Duckworth Lewis Method's Neil HannonNeil HannonNeil Hannon is a Northern Irish singer and songwriter, best known as the creator and frontman of the chamber pop group The Divine Comedy. The band's official website even goes so far as to say, "The Divine Comedy is Neil Hannon," and Hannon is quoted in an interview as saying, "The Divine Comedy...
and Thomas WalshThomas Walsh (musician)Thomas Walsh is an Irish musician and frontman for the band Pugwash.In 2009 he worked with The Divine Comedy singer Neil Hannon on a project called "The Duckworth Lewis Method", a cricket-themed band and album. Their single The Age of Revolution was released digitally at the end of June and the...
were nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for their debut album.
May
- On 7 May, KissKISS (band)Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
played a date in Dublin, taking place at the O2, as part of their Sonic Boom Over Europe TourSonic Boom Over Europe TourThe Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour was a concert tour by American rock band Kiss in support of their 19th studio album Sonic Boom, which was released in October 2009....
. - On 11 May and 12 May, MetallicaMetallicaMetallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
played their first shows in BelfastBelfastBelfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
for more than two decades, taking place at the OdysseyOdyssey (Belfast)The Odyssey Arena is a large sports and entertainment centre situated in Titanic Quarter, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was jointly funded by the Millennium Commission, the Laganside Corporation, the DCAL, the Sheridan Group and the Sports Council for Northern Ireland. The Arena opened in 2000 with...
. - 20 May - Ivor Novello AwardsIvor Novello AwardsThe Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. They are presented annually in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and were first introduced in 1955.Nicknamed The Ivors, the awards take place...
at Grosvenor House HotelGrosvenor House HotelGrosvenor House is a large and luxurious hotel. The iconic Mayfair, London hotel is owned by the Sahara Group. The name has also been licensed to a property in Dubai....
, LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
: Duckworth Lewis Method's Neil HannonNeil HannonNeil Hannon is a Northern Irish singer and songwriter, best known as the creator and frontman of the chamber pop group The Divine Comedy. The band's official website even goes so far as to say, "The Divine Comedy is Neil Hannon," and Hannon is quoted in an interview as saying, "The Divine Comedy...
and Thomas WalshThomas Walsh (musician)Thomas Walsh is an Irish musician and frontman for the band Pugwash.In 2009 he worked with The Divine Comedy singer Neil Hannon on a project called "The Duckworth Lewis Method", a cricket-themed band and album. Their single The Age of Revolution was released digitally at the end of June and the...
were defeated by Paolo NutiniPaolo NutiniPaolo Giovanni Nutini is a Scottish singer, songwriter and musician from Paisley. His father is of Italian descent, from Barga, Tuscany, although both his parents are Scottish, his family having been in Scotland for three generations....
in their category.
June
- On 2 June, a statue of Rory GallagherRory GallagherWilliam Rory Gallagher, ; 2 March 1948 – 14 June 1995, was an Irish blues-rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader. Born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland, and raised in Cork, Gallagher recorded solo albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, after forming the band Taste...
was unveiled in his birthplace of BallyshannonBallyshannonBallyshannon is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is located where the N3 and N15 cross the River Erne, and claims to be the oldest town in Ireland.-Location:...
, County DonegalCounty DonegalCounty Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
. - On 3 June, the line-up for Arthur's DayArthur's DayArthur's Day refers to a series of music events which were first organised in 2009 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Guinness brewing company by its owner Diageo plc....
2010 was announced, including Snow PatrolSnow PatrolSnow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
, Paolo NutiniPaolo NutiniPaolo Giovanni Nutini is a Scottish singer, songwriter and musician from Paisley. His father is of Italian descent, from Barga, Tuscany, although both his parents are Scottish, his family having been in Scotland for three generations....
, José GonzálezJosé GonzálezJosé González is a Swedish-Argentine indie folk singer-songwriter and guitarist from Gothenburg, Sweden.González is also a member of Swedish band Junip, along with Elias Araya and Tobias Winterkorn.- Biography :...
, and The ViewThe View (band)The View are a Scottish indie rock band. They incorporate various styles such as punk, pop, alternative rock, pop punk, powerpop, folk, and acoustic in their music....
. - On 5 June, Snow PatrolSnow PatrolSnow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
played Ward ParkWard ParkWard Park is situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. The 37 acre park contains 10 tennis courts, a duck pond and a selection of wildfowl housed in breeding pens....
in Bangor, County DownBangor, County DownBangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside resort on the southern side of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status...
, supported by Lisa HanniganLisa HanniganLisa Margaret Hannigan is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician. For several years she was a member of Damien Rice's band before beginning her solo career in 2008. She has been the recipient of various award nominations and critical praise both in Ireland and the USA...
, Band of HorsesBand of HorsesBand of Horses, originally briefly known as Horses, are an American rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle by Ben Bridwell. They have released three studio albums, the most recent and most successful of which is 2010's Grammy nominated Infinite Arms...
and General FiascoGeneral FiascoGeneral Fiasco are an indie rock group from Bellaghy, Northern Ireland. Since their formation in 2007, they have toured with Fighting With Wire, The Wombats, One Night Only, The Pigeon Detectives, The Enemy, Jet and Kids In Glass Houses...
. The concert was broadcast on BBC Northern IrelandBBC Northern IrelandBBC Northern Ireland is the main public service broadcaster in Northern Ireland.The organisation is one of the three national regions of the BBC, together with BBC Scotland and BBC Wales. Based at Broadcasting House, Belfast, it provides television, radio, online and interactive television content...
at a later date. - On 5 June, WestlifeWestlifeWestlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
played Croke ParkCroke ParkCroke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
, Dublin, with JLSJLS- Music :* JLS, an English boyband** JLS , debut album by JLS* JLS a Spanish Rock band based in Zaragoza , Spain formed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic by lead Leo Susana.- Organizations :...
for support. John & Edward were later announced as another support act. - On 8 June, Rage Against the MachineRage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991, the group's line-up consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello and drummer Brad Wilk...
played The O2 in Dublin, with support from GallowsGallows (band)Gallows are a hardcore punk band from Watford, England. The band was formed in 2005 after the disbandment of founding member Laurent Barnard's previous band, My Dad Joe. Gallows' debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, was distributed in the United States by Epitaph Records, and they were subsequently...
. - On 9 June, The CranberriesThe CranberriesThe Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler...
played at Thomond ParkThomond ParkThomond Park is a stadium located in Limerick in the Irish province of Munster. The stadium is owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union and count Munster Rugby, Shannon RFC and UL Bohemian RFC as tenants. The capacity of the stadium is 26,500 following its large scale redevelopment in...
in their first performance in their native city for more than 15 years. - On 14 June, the complete day and stage breakdown of Oxegen 2010Oxegen 2010Oxegen 2010 was the seventh Oxegen festival to take place since 2004. It took place on the weekend of Friday 9 July, Saturday, 10 July and Sunday, 11 July at Punchestown Racecourse near Naas in County Kildare, Ireland. Eminem, Muse and Arcade Fire headlined...
was announced. - On 23 June, Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
played Marlay ParkMarlay ParkMarlay Park is a suburban public park located in Rathfarnham in the administrative area of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, in Co. Dublin, Ireland. Lying about nine kilometres from Dublin city centre. The parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks...
in Dublin. - Glastonbury Festival 2010Glastonbury Festival 2010The 2010 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place in Pilton, Somerset, England in June 2010.The festival was headlined by Gorillaz, Muse, and Stevie Wonder. U2 were initially announced as headliners, but withdrew on 25 May 2010 citing Bono's recent back surgery...
:- On 25 June, U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
were scheduled to headline Glastonbury Festival 2010Glastonbury Festival 2010The 2010 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place in Pilton, Somerset, England in June 2010.The festival was headlined by Gorillaz, Muse, and Stevie Wonder. U2 were initially announced as headliners, but withdrew on 25 May 2010 citing Bono's recent back surgery...
, their first festival performance for more than a quarter of a century. - On 25 May 2010, it was announced that U2 had cancelled their appearance at the festival to allow BonoBonoPaul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his...
's recovery from recent back surgery, with Bono issuing a special message of his heartbreak to the fans - "I'm heartbroken" - and said "we even wrote a song especially for the festival". The following day it was announced that GorillazGorillazGorillaz is an English musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. This project consists of Gorillaz music itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters...
would fill in for U2. - Other Irish acts appearing at the festival included Two Door Cinema ClubTwo Door Cinema ClubTwo Door Cinema Club are an indie rock band from Bangor and Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed in 2007, the band is composed of band members: Sam Halliday , Alex Trimble and Kevin Baird...
(24 June), Brian KennedyBrian Kennedy (singer)Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy is an Irish singer-songwriter and author, known for his ballads, and has represented Ireland at Eurovision 2006. He is the younger brother of musician Bap Kennedy.-Personal life:...
, Julie FeeneyJulie FeeneyJulie Feeney, award-winning Irish composer, song-writer, singer and music producer.-Overview:Feeney is an award-winning and critically acclaimed Irish composer, singer, record producer, musician, songwriter, theatre artist and educator. She composes both instrumental and electronic music, and...
and The Big PinkThe Big PinkThe Big Pink is an English electro-rock duo comprising multi-instrumentalists Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell. The duo signed to the 4AD label in 2009, and won the prestigious NME Philip Hall Radar Award for best new act...
(also on 25 June), Christy MooreChristy MooreChristopher Andrew "Christy" Moore is a popular Irish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is well known as one of the founding members of Planxty and Moving Hearts...
(26 June) and AshAsh (band)Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...
, Rodrigo y GabrielaRodrigo y GabrielaRodrigo y Gabriela , also known as "El Rodri y La Gabi", are a Mexican musical duo who specialize in playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitars...
, Fionn ReganFionn ReganFionn Regan is an Irish singer-songwriter and artist from Bray, County Wicklow, who came to prominence in 2006 with the release of his Mercury-nominated debut album, The End of History...
and Imelda MayImelda MayImelda Mary Higham, Clabby , known as Imelda May, is an Irish vocalist and musician. She began her career in music at 15 and released her debut album in 2005. She also plays the bodhrán and guitar...
(27 June). - CavanCavanCavan is the county town of County Cavan in the Republic of Ireland. The town lies in the north central part of Ireland, near the border with Northern Ireland...
quintet Shouting at PlanesShouting at PlanesShouting At Planes are an Alternative Indie Irish band. The band consists of Aodhan McBreen , Liam McCabe , Kevin Kelleher , Garreth Tackney , and Brian O’Reilly .-History:...
beat more than 100 other acts to win a competition to play at the festival. - MuseMuse (band)Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
were joined on stage by The EdgeThe EdgeDavid Howell Evans , more widely known by his stage name The Edge , is a musician best known as the guitarist, backing vocalist, and keyboardist of the Irish rock band U2. A member of the group since its inception, he has recorded 12 studio albums with the band and has released one solo record...
to perform "Where the Streets Have No NameWhere the Streets Have No Name"Where the Streets Have No Name" is a song by rock band U2. It is the opening track from their 1987 album The Joshua Tree and was released as the album's third single in August 1987. The song's hook is a repeating guitar arpeggio using a delay effect, played during the song's introduction and...
".
- On 25 June, U2
- On 30 June, Sentinel RecordsSentinel RecordsSentinel Records is an independent record label based in Temple Bar, Dublin,Ireland.Sentinel was founded in August 2000 with the initial intention of releasing a compilation of Irish Metal bands from across the country and then to continue to develop into a Record Label.An Irish Metal mail-order...
closed after ten years.
July
- Oxegen 2010 took place from 9–11 July 2010 at Punchestown RacecoursePunchestown RacecoursePunchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....
, County KildareCounty KildareCounty Kildare is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Kildare. Kildare County Council is the local authority for the county...
. - On 15 July, music promoter, manager and entrepreneur Derek NallyDerek NallyDerek Nally was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1997 Irish presidential election, the only male to stand in that election. A retired Garda and victims' rights campaigner, he received the nominations of five county councils. He received 59,529 votes – the lowest of the five...
died after undergoing a myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionMyocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
. His funeral on 19 July was a crowded affair. - Between 15 and 18 July, Ryan SheridanRyan Sheridan (musician)Ryan Sheridan is an Irish singer, songwriter and guitarist from County Monaghan.-Early life:Ryan started playing the fiddle at the age of seven and played Irish traditional music with Comhaltas for several years. At the age of 16 he left Ireland to perform as a dancer with the Riverdance ensemble...
played Festival Internacional de BenicàssimFestival Internacional de BenicàssimThe Festival Internacional de Benicàssim is an annual music festival which takes place in the village of Benicàssim, province of Castelló, Valencian Community in Spain. It focuses mainly on pop, rock and electronica artists, as well as having other elements besides music like short films,...
in SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. - On 20 July, VillagersVillagers (band)Villagers are an Irish band fronted by Conor J. O'Brien.They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind...
were shortlisted for the 2010 Mercury PrizeMercury PrizeThe Mercury Prize, formerly called the Mercury Music Prize and currently known as the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for sponsorship reasons, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was established by the British Phonographic Industry and British...
for the album Becoming a JackalBecoming a JackalBecoming a Jackal is the debut album by Villagers. In 2010 it was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Vinyl editions of the album contains 2 discs, with tracks on the first three sides and an etching on the fourth.-Track listing:...
. - On 23 July Frantic Jack released their debut album 'Independence' and third single Hold On which peaked at No.9 in the Irish charts a week later
- On 30 July, WestlifeWestlifeWestlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
played Lissadell HouseLissadell HouseLissadell House is a neo-classical Greek revivalist style country house, located in County Sligo, Ireland.The house was built in the 1830s for Sir Robert Gore-Booth, 4th Baronet MP by London architect Francis Goodwin...
in County Sligo, their home county, and Iron MaidenIron MaidenIron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
played The O2, Dublin.
- On 31 July, Leonard CohenLeonard CohenLeonard Norman Cohen, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Montreal in 1956 and his first novel in 1963. His work often explores religion, isolation, sexuality and interpersonal relationships...
played Lissadell HouseLissadell HouseLissadell House is a neo-classical Greek revivalist style country house, located in County Sligo, Ireland.The house was built in the 1830s for Sir Robert Gore-Booth, 4th Baronet MP by London architect Francis Goodwin...
in County Sligo.
August
- In August, Slane ConcertSlane ConcertSlane Concert is a concert held most years since 1981 in the grounds of Slane Castle near Slane, County Meath, in Ireland. The castle is owned by Henry Conyngham, 8th Marquess Conyngham, who was the Earl of Mountcharles until 2009. Slane lies between Navan and Drogheda, about 45 km northwest...
2010 was to occur and was expected to involve an "international artist". It was later announced that there would be no 2010 concert in Slane. - On 11 August, Liberty Kings guitarist Eoghan Mac Aoidh was killed in a traffic collision in LeicestershireLeicestershireLeicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands. It takes its name from the heavily populated City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire...
, EnglandEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, UK. - On 19 August, a man committed suicide during a concert by The Swell SeasonThe Swell SeasonThe Swell Season is a folk rock duo formed by Irish musician Glen Hansard and Czech singer and pianist Markéta Irglová. "The Swell Season" name is derived from Hansard's favourite novel by Josef Škvorecký from 1975 bearing the same title...
in the U.S. stateU.S. stateA U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. - On 27 and 29 August, The Mighty Stef performed at the Reading and Leeds FestivalsReading and Leeds FestivalsThe Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the same bill. The Reading Festival is held at Little John's Farm...
.
September
- On 1 September, Guns N' RosesGuns N' RosesGuns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
performed at The O2, Dublin as part of their Chinese Democracy World Tour. Axl RoseAxl RoseW. Axl Rose is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is the lead vocalist and only remaining original member of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he enjoyed great success and recognition in the late 1980s and early 1990s, before disappearing from the public eye for several years...
was bottled off the stage. The band also played the Odyssey Arena, BelfastBelfastBelfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
the night before, the first time that Guns N' Roses played indoor shows in Ireland. - On 3, 4 & 5 September, the Electric PicnicElectric PicnicThe 2005 festival took place on Saturday 3 September and Sunday 4 September. It is best remembered for Arcade Fire's performance which came before their subsequent mainstream success...
2010 took place in Stradbally, County LaoisCounty LaoisCounty Laois is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It was formerly known as Queen's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. The county's name was formerly spelt as Laoighis and Leix. Laois County Council...
. - On 7 September, the winner of the 2010 Mercury PrizeMercury PrizeThe Mercury Prize, formerly called the Mercury Music Prize and currently known as the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for sponsorship reasons, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was established by the British Phonographic Industry and British...
was announced, with VillagersVillagers (band)Villagers are an Irish band fronted by Conor J. O'Brien.They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind...
shortlisted. - On 23 September, Arthur's DayArthur's DayArthur's Day refers to a series of music events which were first organised in 2009 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Guinness brewing company by its owner Diageo plc....
2010 occurred in CorkCork (city)Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
, Dublin and GalwayGalwayGalway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
. - On 24 & 25 September, Michael BubléMichael BubléMichael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
`performed at the Aviva StadiumAviva StadiumThe Aviva Stadium is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a capacity for 50,000 spectators. The stadium is built on the site of the old Lansdowne Road venue, which was demolished in 2007, and replaces that stadium as home to its chief tenants: the Irish rugby union team and the...
, Dublin.
October
- On 2 & 3 October, The Music ShowThe Music Show (Ireland)The Music Show is an annual event which takes place in the RDS, Dublin on the first weekend of October each year. The event combines live performances, music workshops and talks given by professionals within the music industry. It has several high-profile sponsors, including Hot Press, RTÉ 2fm, the...
occurred at the RDSRoyal Dublin SocietyThe Royal Dublin Society was founded on 25 June 1731 to "to promote and develop agriculture, arts, industry, and science in Ireland". The RDS is synonymous with its main premises in Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland...
, Dublin. - On 29 October, it was announced that Kings of LeonKings of LeonKings of Leon is an American rock band that originated in Albion, Oklahoma but formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Anthony Caleb Followill , Ivan Nathan Followill and Michael Jared Followill Kings of Leon is an American rock band that originated in Albion,...
would headline Slane ConcertSlane ConcertSlane Concert is a concert held most years since 1981 in the grounds of Slane Castle near Slane, County Meath, in Ireland. The castle is owned by Henry Conyngham, 8th Marquess Conyngham, who was the Earl of Mountcharles until 2009. Slane lies between Navan and Drogheda, about 45 km northwest...
in 2011, the 30th anniversary event. All 80,000 tickets sold out in 40 minutes when they went on sale one week later.
November
- In November, the IMTV Video Music Awards are scheduled to take place.
- On 5 November, the BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
, the UK's public service broadcaster, issued an apology to Bob GeldofBob GeldofRobert Frederick Zenon "Bob" Geldof, KBE is an Irish singer, songwriter, author, occasional actor and political activist. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s and early 1980s alongside the punk rock movement. The band had hits with his...
and the Band Aid Trust, after falsely claiming that money raised for EthiopiaEthiopiaEthiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
was used to buy weapons instead.
December
- In December, Oxegen 2011Oxegen 2011Oxegen 2011 was the eighth Oxegen festival to take place since 2004. It took place on the weekend of Friday 8 July, Saturday, 9 July and Sunday, 10 July at Punchestown Racecourse near Naas in County Kildare, Ireland...
was launched, with headline acts Arctic MonkeysArctic MonkeysArctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
, blink-182Blink-182Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 27 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992...
and Foo FightersFoo FightersFoo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War...
. - On 10 December, The CoronasThe CoronasThe Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...
played a headlining show at the Olympia TheatreOlympia Theatre, DublinThe Olympia Theatre is a concert hall/theatre venue in Dublin, Ireland, located in Dame Street.-History:Built in 1879, it was originally called the "Star of Erin Music Hall". Two years later in 1881, it was renamed "Dan Lowrey's Music Hall" and was renamed again in 1889 to "Dan Lowrey's Palace of...
, Dublin. - On 11 December, Kings of LeonKings of LeonKings of Leon is an American rock band that originated in Albion, Oklahoma but formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Anthony Caleb Followill , Ivan Nathan Followill and Michael Jared Followill Kings of Leon is an American rock band that originated in Albion,...
played at The O2 to keep up with demand after their 2011 Slane ConcertSlane ConcertSlane Concert is a concert held most years since 1981 in the grounds of Slane Castle near Slane, County Meath, in Ireland. The castle is owned by Henry Conyngham, 8th Marquess Conyngham, who was the Earl of Mountcharles until 2009. Slane lies between Navan and Drogheda, about 45 km northwest...
headliner sold out in 40 minutes. - From 27 December until 2 January, The Saw DoctorsThe Saw DoctorsThe Saw Doctors are an Irish rock band. Formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway, they have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990, and still holds the record for the...
performed on a national Christmas tour of Ireland.
Bands disbanded
- AlphastatesAlphastatesAlphastates were an Irish electro band from Dublin. The band consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Catherine Dowling, guitarist Gerry Horan, bass guitarist Stevie Kavanagh and drummer Graham Gilligan...
(18 February) - The UpgradesThe UpgradesThe Upgrades were a third wave ska band from Dublin, Ireland. Goldenplec.com named them as their "band of the week"" during March 2009 and hailed them as Probably the best known unknown band in Dublin....
(26 March) - GlyderGlyder (band)Glyder is a hard rock band from Ballyknockan, County Wicklow, Ireland.-History:The band formed in 2004 after a one off gig at “The Vibe for Philo” in Dublin. Originally called Hollywood, the band toured Ireland with Thin Lizzy...
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Albums & EPs
- Below is a list of notable albums & EPs released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2010.
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| Early 2010 | Mother Courage and Her Children Mother Courage and Her Children Mother Courage and Her Children is a play written in 1939 by the German dramatist and poet Bertolt Brecht with significant contributions from Margarete Steffin... |
Duke Special Duke Special Duke Special, real name Peter Wilson, is a songwriter and performer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A piano-based songwriter with a romantic style and a warm, distinctly accented voice, he has a distinctive look, with his long dreadlocks, eyeliner and outfits he describes as "hobo chic"... |
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| 30 January | Sounds of System Breakdown | Sounds of System Breakdown | Launched on Saturday, 30 January 2010 in The Village on Wexford Street, Dublin. | ||
| 4 February | Caterpillar Sarabande | Vyvienne Long Vyvienne Long Vyvienne Long is a musician from Co. Dublin, Ireland. A classically trained cellist from the College of Music, Dublin and the Escola de Musica in Barcelona, she also sings and plays piano and writes music for her quintet which comprises 2 cellos, piano, doublebass and drums.After touring for many... |
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| 13 February | Strobelight and Torture | Paranoid Visions Paranoid Visions Paranoid Visions are an infamous punk band from Dublin, Ireland who formed in 1982. They broke up in 1992, had reunion shows and eventually decided to reunite.... |
In memory of the victims of the 1981 Stardust fire, available as a three-track 7" and six-track CD. | ||
| 19 February | The Post War Musical | Pilotlight | Produced by Dave Odlum Dave Odlum David Odlum is an Irish guitarist, drummer and producer who has dated, worked and played with Academy Award winners and Mercury Prize nominees... after recording in France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... . |
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| 26 February | Kingdom of Ghosts | Humanzi Humanzi (band) - Album & singles :Humanzi released their debut album ‘Tremors’ on Fiction/SFR July 24, 2006. It features the singles ‘Fix The Cracks’ and ‘Diet Pills and Magazines'... |
Recorded in Berlin Berlin Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union... . |
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| __ March | Desecrations | The Holy Roman Army | Five-track covers EP. | ||
| __ March | Artificial Horizon Artificial Horizon (album) Artificial Horizon is a compilation album of remixed tracks by rock band U2. It was released exclusively to subscribing members of U2.com, replacing Medium, Rare & Remastered. The remix CD is of a similar vein to the band's 1995 release Melon: Remixes for Propaganda, which was also released... |
U2 U2 U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music... |
Remix album available to subscribers of U2.com. | ||
| 8 March | Brother Brother (Boyzone album) Brother was the fourth studio album by Irish pop group Boyzone, which became their first studio album released in 12 years. The album is named in memory of member Stephen Gately who died five months before its release... |
Boyzone Boyzone Boyzone are an Irish boy band comprising Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating,Shane Lynch, and formerly Stephen Gately. Boyzone have 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Ire charts. The group currently have 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12... |
Fourth studio album, first since the death of Stephen Gately Stephen Gately Stephen Patrick David Gately was an Irish pop singer–songwriter, actor, dancer, musician and author, who, with Ronan Keating, was one of two lead singers of the pop group Boyzone. All of Boyzone's studio albums hit number one in the United Kingdom, their third being their most successful... |
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| 5 March | Dinosaur | John Shelly & The Creatures | Debut studio album | ||
| 5 March | Works for Solo Flute | William Dowdall | Debut solo album from the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra is the concert music orchestra of Raidió Teilifís Éireann... performer. Officially launched at the Royal Irish Academy of Music Royal Irish Academy of Music The Royal Irish Academy of Music is a linked college of Dublin City University located in Dublin, Ireland.It was founded in 1848 by a group of music enthusiasts and moved to its present address in Westland Row in 1871. The following year it was granted the right to use the title "Royal"... at 18:00 on this date, available from Tower Records Tower Records Tower Records was a retail music chain that was based in Sacramento, California. It currently exists as an international franchise and an online music store.... , iTunes ITunes iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.... , Amazon.com Amazon.com Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and... . |
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| 12 March | Before We Say Goodbye | Donnacha Costello | Recorded entirely with analogue equipment, released through Poker Flat. | ||
| 12 March | Stop Screaming Start Dreaming | The Dirty 9s The Dirty 9s The Dirty 9s are an Indie Rock band from Dublin, Ireland. They came to public attention by winning the Deis Roc show on Irish television channel, TG4. The band released their debut album, "Stop Screaming Start Dreaming" in 2010 which features the highly rated single, "Lucy Opus".The band have sung... |
Recorded in Nutshed Studio in Clara Clara Clara is a town on the River Brosna in County Offaly and is the 10th largest town in the midlands of Ireland. The town has a population of 3001 , however a number of well populated housing estates lie outside the town boundary making the actual population higher... , County Offaly County Offaly County Offaly is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe and was formerly known as King's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Offaly County Council is... , produced by Greg Haver, released through Sci-Fi Girl Records, featuring the single "Corridors". |
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| 12 March | Identity Parade | Identity Parade | Debut album. | ||
| 12 March | Hooba Dooba | Paul Brady Paul Brady Paul Joseph Brady is an Irish singer-songwriter, whose work straddles folk and pop. He was interested in a wide variety of music from an early age... |
14th solo album, on PeeBee Music through Proper Records UK | ||
| 26 March | We Albatri | Oliver Cole | Debut solo album. | ||
| 26 March | Forever in Disguise | Daniel Jones | Self-released debut album | ||
| 26 March | Friendship Friendship (The Redneck Manifesto album) Friendship is the fourth album by Dublin-based instrumental rock band The Redneck Manifesto. Released on 26 March 2010, it was the band's first full-length in six years, and their first record since signing to Richter Collective. To promote Friendship, tracks "Black Apple" and "Smile More" were... |
The Redneck Manifesto The Redneck Manifesto (band) The Redneck Manifesto are an instrumental rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Its members are Mervyn Craig , Richard Egan , Niall Byrne , Matthew Bolger and Neil O'Connor .-History:... |
First album for six years, ten tracks, released on Dublin indie label, the Richter Collective and available on CD Digipak, gatefold vinyl and MP3 download. | ||
| 1 April | Lost Trails | Butterfly Explosion Butterfly Explosion Butterfly Explosion are an alternative-rock band from Dublin, Ireland.-History:Butterfly Explosion was formed by guitarist/vocalist Gazz Carr in 2005.By 2007, the band had released two EPs while going through a number of line up changes.... |
Debut album released to record stores on this date after previously being available on iTunes ITunes iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.... . |
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| 2 April | Alonewalk Alonewalk Alonewalk is the third album released by Dave Couse since the breakup of A House, his second on 1969 Records. It was mastered by Bob Ludwig and features a duet with Cathal Coughlan on the song "Good Friday". The album was released on Good Friday in 2010... |
Dave Couse Dave Couse Dave Couse is a musician, producer, and radio DJ. He was the lead singer and main song writer with Irish band A House and has released three albums as a solo artist... |
Third solo album. Released on Good Friday (2 April) to coincide with song on album (called "Good Friday", and featuring Cathal Coughlan Cathal Coughlan Cathal Coughlan is an Irish singer songwriter, formerly of Microdisney, and The Fatima Mansions. His work with both bands has received much critical acclaim, as has his solo material.... ). Available from 1969 Records, in stores, and on iTunes ITunes iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.... . |
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| 9 April | Gentleman's Club | The Dead Flags | Debut album, includes lead single "Let's Start a Fire Tonight". | ||
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| Summer 2010 | TBA | The Saw Doctors The Saw Doctors The Saw Doctors are an Irish rock band. Formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway, they have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990, and still holds the record for the... |
7th studio album, songs previewed at live shows include "Friday Town", "Goodbye Again", "Someone Loves You", "Indian Summer" and "Glorious Days of Summer". | ||
| Late Spring 2010 | You Say, We Say You Say, We Say You Say, We Say is the second studio album by Irish alternative rock band Royseven. It was released in Ireland on March 11, 2011. It was preceded by the lead single, "Killer" on November 19, 2010 and it was followed by second single "We Should Be Lovers" on February 19, 2011... |
Royseven Royseven Royseven are a six-piece alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Their debut album The Art of Insincerity was released in October 2006. The band received the Hope for 2007 award at the 2007 Meteor Awards.... |
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| __ April 2010 | TBA | Miracle Bell Miracle Bell Miracle Bell are an Indie Rock band from Naas, Ireland. Formed in 2005 the band is composed of band members Dave Prendergast, John Broe & John Rigney.-History:... |
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| 17 April 2010 | ___ (EP) | Nighthawks Nighthawks Nighthawks is a 1942 painting by Edward Hopper that portrays people sitting in a downtown diner late at night. It is considered Hopper's most famous painting, as well as one of the most recognizable in American art... |
Five-track EP released in aid of Oxfam Ireland Oxfam Oxfam is an international confederation of 15 organizations working in 98 countries worldwide to find lasting solutions to poverty and related injustice around the world. In all Oxfam’s actions, the ultimate goal is to enable people to exercise their rights and manage their own lives... and launched in the Parliament Street OXFAM shop on this date. |
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| 23 April | The Dogs Are Parading | David Holmes David Holmes (musician) David Holmes is a Northern Irish DJ, musician and composer.-Career:Holmes began djing in Belfast from the age of 15. His first hit was the song "DeNiro", with Ashley Beedle, in 1992. In the early to mid 1990s he ran two club nights in the Belfast Art College known as Sugar Sweet and Shake Yer Brain... |
29-track, 2-disc hits and rarities compilation. | ||
| 23 April | Fable | Roesy Roesy Roesy, from Birr, County Offaly, is an Irish singer-songwriter.His debut album "Sketch the Day, Paint the Night" was followed by "The Spirit Store" in 2003 and "Only Love is Real" in 2004... |
Fourth album, mainly recorded in New York. | ||
| __ May | From Stage to Stage | Dervish Dervish (band) Dervish are a traditional Irish music group from County Sligo, Ireland. They were formed in 1989 by Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin McGinley, Brian McDonagh and Michael Holmes. The band was originally formed to record an album of local music which was later released as “The Boys of Sligo”. They... |
Live album and DVD released 21 years since the band started. | ||
| 7 May | The Nameless The Nameless (album) The Nameless is the third album released by Irish-born singer Cathy Davey. It was released on May 7, 2010 in the Republic of Ireland as the follow-up to her 2007 second album Tales of Silversleeve... |
Cathy Davey Cathy Davey Cathy Davey is an Irish singer-songwriter. She has released one extended play, "Come Over" , and three albums, Something Ilk , Tales of Silversleeve and The Nameless... |
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| 14 May | Becoming a Jackal Becoming a Jackal Becoming a Jackal is the debut album by Villagers. In 2010 it was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Vinyl editions of the album contains 2 discs, with tracks on the first three sides and an etching on the fourth.-Track listing:... |
Villagers Villagers (band) Villagers are an Irish band fronted by Conor J. O'Brien.They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind... |
Debut album released on Domino Records and given a 7" release on 17 April and digital download on 26 April. US release date: 8 June 2010. |
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| 21 May | The Universe Is Laughing The Universe Is Laughing The Universe Is Laughing is the third full-length album from Mayo and Wexford, Ireland folk-pop band The Guggenheim Grotto. It was originally released on June 15, 2010, by the New York-based indie label United For Opportunity.- Track listing :... |
The Guggenheim Grotto The Guggenheim Grotto The Guggenheim Grotto is a folk-pop band from Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland.-Line-up:* Kevin May - vocals, guitar, keyboards* Mick Lynch - vocals, guitar, bass-History:... |
Available on the duo's website. | ||
| 29 May | A National Light | The Rags | Debut album released by the band. | ||
| __ June | Of the People Of The People Of the People is the trequel to the movie 4 the People. It was produced by Jayaraj under the banner of New Generation Cinema. Arun, Padmakumar and Arjun are in the cast. The story was written by director Jayaraj and the screenplay written by Sreekumar Sreyams.... |
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| 7 June | U2 360° at the Rose Bowl U2 360° at the Rose Bowl U2 360° at the Rose Bowl is a 2010 concert film by Irish rock band U2. It was shot on 25 October 2009 on the band's U2 360° Tour date at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Rose Bowl concert featured an audience of over 97,000 people, and was broadcast live over the Internet via YouTube... |
U2 U2 U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music... |
Concert film directed by Tom Krueger, available in standard and 2-disc deluxe DVD and Blu-ray formats. | ||
| 11 June | Be It Right Or Wrong | R.S.A.G. R.S.A.G. Jeremy Hickey is an Irish multi-instrumentalist from Kilkenny. He has three albums: 'Secret Class Tunes' Organic Sampler and the forthcoming Be It Right Or Wrong .Following a performance at Electric Picnic in 2008, he appeared on the television series Other Voices... |
His second album. | ||
| Autumn 2010 | TBA | Gemma Hayes Gemma Hayes Gemma Claire Hayes is an Irish singer-songwriter and member of The Cake Sale.-Early life:... |
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| August 2010 | This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank | Adebisi Shank Adebisi Shank Adebisi Shank are a three-piece instrumental experimental rock trio from Wexford, Ireland.-History:In 2011 the band won Best Album, Best Rock Act and Best Design at The Digital Socket Awards 2011, a music awards show organized by Irish music bloggers. In 2011 they were also nominated for a Choice... |
The second album by the band. | ||
| August 2010 | Sleepless Street | Peter Doran Peter Doran Peter Doran, Ph.D. is Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago.Doran specializes in polar regions, especially Antarctic climate and ecosystems. Doran was the lead author of a research paper about Antarctic temperatures that was published in the journal... |
Second album by the Mullingar Mullingar Mullingar is the county town of County Westmeath in Ireland. The Counties of Meath and Westmeath Act of 1542, proclaimed Westmeath a county, separating it from Meath. Mullingar became the administrative centre for County Westmeath... indie-folk songwriter. |
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| August 2010 | The Powerscourt Tapes (EP) | Hamlet Sweeney | Debut EP. | ||
| 20 August | The Juliana Field The Juliana Field The Juliana Field is the second album by Irish musician Rob Smith. It was released on August 20, 2010. Irish music magazine Hot Press described favourably it as "as interesting record from a distinctive voice" despite a slightly sub-par production for a commercial record.... |
Rob Smith Rob Smith (Irish musician) Rob Smith is an Irish singer/songwriter and musician from Terenure in Dublin. Originally a street-busker, he has released two commercial albums to date Throwing It All Away in 2008 on his own Cocklebob Recordings label which featured three singles all of which made the top 10 in the Irish Downloads... |
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| 17 September | I'd Rather Go Blonde I'd Rather Go Blonde I’d Rather Go Blonde is the eighth album in a twenty year career that has seen Eleanor McEvoy establish herself as one of Ireland’s most accomplished singer / songwriters... |
Eleanor McEvoy Eleanor McEvoy Eleanor McEvoy is one of Ireland's most accomplished contemporary singer/songwriters. McEvoy composed the song Only A Woman's Heart, title track of A Woman's Heart, the best-selling Irish album in Irish history.-Biography:... |
Her eighth studio album. | ||
| 4 October | Marcata | The Minutes The Minutes The Minutes are a three piece rock band from Dublin, Ireland consisting of Mark Austin, Tom Cosgrave & Shane Kinsella. Début album Marcata was released on May 20, 2011 in Ireland.-History :... |
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| 27 August | The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner is the second album released by Irish band Fight Like Apes. It was released on 27 August 2010 in the Republic of Ireland as the follow-up to their debut album Fight Like Apes and the Mystery of the Golden Medallion. An international release date has... |
Fight Like Apes Fight Like Apes Fight Like Apes are an Irish alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 2006.Their current members are Mary-Kate "MayKay" Geraghty , Jamie "Pockets" Fox and Tom Ryan , while original member Adrian Mullan left the band in 2010 due to creative differences... |
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| 10 September | Science & Faith Science & Faith Science & Faith is the second studio album by Irish alternative rock band The Script. It was released in Ireland on 10 September 2010 on RCA Records, Epic Records and Phonogenic Records. It was preceded by the lead single, "For the First Time" on 3 September 2010. It debuted at number one in... |
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| __ October 2010 | Urban Soundscapes | Gerry Cott Gerry Cott Gerry Cott was a guitarist and songwriter with the Irish new wave band, The Boomtown Rats.He started playing flamenco guitar when he was 11 years old.... |
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| __ October 2010 | Bounce at the Devil Bounce at the Devil Bounce at the Devil is the fourth studio album by Dublin band Republic of Loose. It was released on October 8, 2010, on Fish don't fear nets records. It was recorded at Wrightway Studios Baltimore, Maryland, US., and the additional recordings were done at Mule Studios, Dublin. The album received... |
Republic of Loose Republic of Loose Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes... |
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| 5 November 2010 | Collaborations | Sharon Shannon Sharon Shannon Sharon Shannon is an Irish musician. She is best known for her work with the accordion and for her fiddle technique. She also plays the tin whistle and melodeon. Her 1991 album Sharon Shannon is the best selling album of traditional Irish music ever released there... |
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| 3 December 2010 | 1989 The Best of Power of Dreams | Power of Dreams Power of Dreams Power of Dreams are a Dublin, Ireland based pop/rock band, built around the vocals and songwriting of Craig Walker.-Career:They released their critically acclaimed debut EP "A Little Piece of God" on Keith Cullen's London-based Setanta Records in 1989. Following a six-figure bidding war between... |
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| 2010 | TBA | Heritage Centre Heritage centre A heritage centre is a museum facility primarily dedicated to the presentation of historical and cultural information about a place and its people, including, to some degree, natural features... |
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| 2010 | Rise of the Reptile King | Lluther Lluther Lluther is an Irish noise rock/alternative metal band from Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2004 by songwriter/guitarist Gerry Owens. The band has released two studio albums, one EP, and seven singles.... |
Film and album, from which from January until September a single was scheduled to be released on the 10th and 20th of each month. | ||
| 2010 | Stop the Lights | The Walls The Walls The Walls are an Irish rock band. They were formed in 1998 by two ex-members of The Stunning.-Members:* Steve Wall* Joe Wall* Carl Harms * Rory Doyle... |
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Singles
- Below is a list of notable singles released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2010.
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| __ January | "Far from Here" | The Coronas The Coronas The Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"... |
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| 4 January | "Austin Cusack" | The Hitchers | The band's first single release in almost a decade. | ||
| __ January | "In the Dollhouse" | Lluther Lluther Lluther is an Irish noise rock/alternative metal band from Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2004 by songwriter/guitarist Gerry Owens. The band has released two studio albums, one EP, and seven singles.... |
First in a series of single releases from the album and film Rise of the Reptile King to occur on the 10th and 20th of each month until September. | ||
| 10 February | "King of Nothing" | Lluther Lluther Lluther is an Irish noise rock/alternative metal band from Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2004 by songwriter/guitarist Gerry Owens. The band has released two studio albums, one EP, and seven singles.... |
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| __ February | "Carnivore/Leave the Lights On" | Sanskrit | Double A-side single taken from the album After the Wedding. | ||
| 5 February | "Comets" | Super Extra Bonus Party Super Extra Bonus Party Super Extra Bonus Party were a Choice Music Prize winning indie-electronica band, formed in November 2005 and based in Kildare, Ireland. Their music spanned various genres such as electronica, indie and hip hop... |
Also features Heathers. | ||
| 25 February | "When You Go" | Identity Parade | Download only. | ||
| 1 March | "Gave It All Away Gave It All Away "Gave It All Away" is a song written by Mika and performed by Boyzone. It was the lead single to be released from their fourth studio album, Brother, on 1 March 2010. The song was originally meant to be their comeback single, however Mika did not allow it. The song includes lead vocals from Ronan... " |
Boyzone Boyzone Boyzone are an Irish boy band comprising Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating,Shane Lynch, and formerly Stephen Gately. Boyzone have 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Ire charts. The group currently have 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12... |
First single release since the death of Stephen Gately Stephen Gately Stephen Patrick David Gately was an Irish pop singer–songwriter, actor, dancer, musician and author, who, with Ronan Keating, was one of two lead singers of the pop group Boyzone. All of Boyzone's studio albums hit number one in the United Kingdom, their third being their most successful... . |
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| 5 March | "Black Room" | The Chapters The Chapters The Chapters are a five-piece indie rock band from Dublin, Ireland. The band is composed of Ross McNally, Simon Eustace, Turlough Gunawardhana, Michael Murphy, and Ciaran Fortune... |
Digital download release on 5 March. | ||
| 6 March | "Tonight Is the Night" | Eugene Donegan | Released at the Spirit Store in Dundalk Dundalk Dundalk is the county town of County Louth in Ireland. It is situated where the Castletown River flows into Dundalk Bay. The town is close to the border with Northern Ireland and equi-distant from Dublin and Belfast. The town's name, which was historically written as Dundalgan, has associations... on 6 March; from Donegan's debut album Little Apples (2009). |
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| 8 March | "I Put a Spell on You I Put a Spell on You "I Put a Spell on You" is a 1956 song written by Screamin' Jay Hawkins, whose recording was selected as one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. It was also ranked #320 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.Although Hawkins'... " |
Shane MacGowan Shane MacGowan Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan is an Irish musician and singer, best known as the original singer and songwriter of The Pogues.-History:... /Victoria Mary Clarke Victoria Mary Clarke Victoria Mary Clarke is an Irish journalist and writer. She writes a column for the Sunday Independent. She has also written for The Guardian and the Daily Mail. She is the author of Angel in Disguise?.... |
Video. Download only. Featuring Nick Cave Nick Cave Nicholas Edward "Nick" Cave is an Australian musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, and occasional film actor.He is best known for his work as a frontman of the critically acclaimed rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, established in 1984, a group known for its eclectic influences and... , Bobby Gillespie Bobby Gillespie Robert Bernard Andrew "Bobby" Gillespie is a Scottish musician. He is the lead singer and founding member of the alternative rock band, Primal Scream. He was also the drummer for The Jesus and Mary Chain in the mid-1980s.- Early life :Born and raised in the south side district of Mount Florida in... , Glen Matlock Glen Matlock Glen Matlock is an English bass guitarist most famous for being in the original line-up of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. Drummer Paul Cook has said that Matlock came up with much of the music for the band's songs and most of the lyrics, while lead singer Johnny Rotten made some adjustments... , Chrissie Hynde Chrissie Hynde Christine Ellen "Chrissie" Hynde is an US musician best known as the leader of the rock/new wave band the Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history.-Early life and career:Hynde is the daughter of a part-time... , Mick Jones Mick Jones (The Clash) Michael Geoffrey "Mick" Jones is the former lead guitarist, secondary vocalist and co-founder for the British punk rock band The Clash until his dismissal in 1983. He went on to form the band Big Audio Dynamite with Don Letts before line-up changes led to the formation of Big Audio Dynamite II and... and Johnny Depp Johnny Depp John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II is an American actor, producer and musician. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild award for Best Actor. Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street, becoming a teen idol... . Proceeds going to Concern Worldwide Concern Worldwide Concern Worldwide is Ireland's largest aid and humanitarian agency. Since its foundation over 40 years ago it has worked in 50 countries and currently employs 3,200 staff in 25 countries around the world. Concern works to help those living in the world's poorest countries to achieve real and... 's aid effort for the 2010 Haiti earthquake 2010 Haiti earthquake The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks... . Premiered on The Last Word The Last Word (radio show) The Last Word is an Irish radio news review show hosted by Matt Cooper on Today FM on weekday evenings. Eamon Dunphy originally hosted the show but stepped down in November 2002.Kevin Myers was a regular stand-in presenter in the early years of the show.... with Matt Cooper Matt Cooper (Irish journalist) Matt Cooper is an Irish journalist and presenter of The Last Word on Today FM.Cooper was educated at the North Monastery school and University College Cork. He is a former editor of the Sunday Tribune, appointed in September 1996, as well as a former business editor of the Irish Independent... on 24 February 2010. |
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| 26 March | "Faces" | Jester | |||
| March/April | "'Us and the U.S." | Aoife Cleary | Debut solo single from The Blonde Majority's former singer. | ||
| April | "Wonderful Way" | Joe Echo | |||
| 17 April | "Becoming a Jackal" | Villagers Villagers (band) Villagers are an Irish band fronted by Conor J. O'Brien.They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind... |
Digital download version scheduled for release on 26 April 2010. | ||
| 23 April | "The Parson" | The Frank and Walters The Frank and Walters The Frank and Walters are an alternative rock band from Cork city in Ireland. The band was founded in 1990 by Paul Linehan , his brother Niall Linehan , who was replaced by Kevin Pedreschi in 2004, and Ashley Keating . They took the band name in honour of two eccentric Cork characters... |
The first in a series of four singles. | ||
| __ May | "The Roamer" | R.S.A.G. R.S.A.G. Jeremy Hickey is an Irish multi-instrumentalist from Kilkenny. He has three albums: 'Secret Class Tunes' Organic Sampler and the forthcoming Be It Right Or Wrong .Following a performance at Electric Picnic in 2008, he appeared on the television series Other Voices... |
First single taken from his second album, Be It Right Or Wrong. | ||
| 7 May | "Don’t Panic"/"Real Friends" | Talulah Does The Hula Talulah Does The Hula -Members:* Paula Cullen - Vocals, Keyboards, Bass, Guitar, Tambourine* Caoimhe Derwin - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Maraccas* Lauren Kerchner - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards* Jessie Ward - Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards* Michael Winder - Drums-Band:... |
Double A-side limited-edition, hand numbered CD single. | ||
| 14 May | "The Naturist" | Ham Sandwich | Second single released from forthcoming second album. | ||
| 28 May | "Destroy" | The Japanese Popstars The Japanese Popstars The Japanese Popstars are an electronic act from Derry, Northern Ireland, consisting of Declan McLaughlin aka Decky Hedrock, Gary Curran, and Gareth Donoghue. They are signed to indie label, Gung-Ho Recordings in the UK, and Beatink in Japan . Each member has his own alias... |
First single taken from second album and first after joining EMI/Virgin Records. | ||
| 28 May | "Something to Prove" | The Skin We're In | Debut single taken from eponymously titled EP and released independently on digital format. | ||
| 4 June | "Something's Got to Give/Suicide Bomber" | El Hombre Jokes | Debut double A-Side single by the quartet. | ||
| 18 June | "Up All Night" | We Should Be Dead | |||
| 23 July | "Behind Closed Doors" | Storyfold | |||
| 13 August | "Wake Up" | El Hombre Jokes | |||
| 20 August | "Hoo Ha Henry" | Fight Like Apes Fight Like Apes Fight Like Apes are an Irish alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 2006.Their current members are Mary-Kate "MayKay" Geraghty , Jamie "Pockets" Fox and Tom Ryan , while original member Adrian Mullan left the band in 2010 due to creative differences... |
Download single; the band's first from their second (they don't use the word "sophomore Sophomore Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a... ") album. |
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| 23 August | "Hospice" | Shouting at Planes Shouting at Planes Shouting At Planes are an Alternative Indie Irish band. The band consists of Aodhan McBreen , Liam McCabe , Kevin Kelleher , Garreth Tackney , and Brian O’Reilly .-History:... |
Available on iTunes and downloadmusic.ie | ||
| 22 October | "Punchbag" | Ladydoll | |||
| 22 October | "Breathe In" | We Should Be Dead | |||
| 12 November | "Mazy Haze" | Empire Saints | |||
Slane 2010
- Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
's Billie Joe ArmstrongBillie Joe ArmstrongBillie Joe Armstrong is an American rock musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, main songwriter and lead guitarist for the American punk rock band Green Day...
has spoken of his admiration for U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
's shows at Slane and, in relation to his band performing there in 2010, has commented: "It's something that's being looked at". However, this longstanding and recurring rumour was dismissed when the band opted to play Marlay ParkMarlay ParkMarlay Park is a suburban public park located in Rathfarnham in the administrative area of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, in Co. Dublin, Ireland. Lying about nine kilometres from Dublin city centre. The parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks...
instead.
2010 Meteor Awards
The 2010 Meteor Awards2010 Meteor Awards
The 2010 Meteor Music Awards ceremony took place on Friday February 19, 2010 in Dublin. They were presented by Amanda Byram. The launch took place in La Stampa on January 7, 2010 and was attended by The Coronas and Danny O'Donoghue from The Script....
took place at the RDS
Royal Dublin Society
The Royal Dublin Society was founded on 25 June 1731 to "to promote and develop agriculture, arts, industry, and science in Ireland". The RDS is synonymous with its main premises in Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland...
in Dublin on 19 February 2010. Below are the winners:
| Award | Winner(s) |
| Best Irish Male | Christy Moore Christy Moore Christopher Andrew "Christy" Moore is a popular Irish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is well known as one of the founding members of Planxty and Moving Hearts... |
| Best Irish Female | Wallis Bird Wallis Bird Wallis Bird is an Irish musician. She lives and works in London.-Biography:The first time Bird came into touch with music, she was six months old and received her first guitar from her father... |
| Best Irish Band | Snow Patrol Snow Patrol Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow... |
| Best Irish Album | Tony Was an Ex-Con Tony Was An Ex-Con Tony Was An Ex-Con is the second studio album released by the Irish indie act The Coronas, released 25 September 2009 by 3ú Records.A version of "Listen Dear" as Gaeilge was also released, entitled "Éist a Ghrá".-Track listing:... |
| Best Irish Pop Act | Westlife Westlife Westlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one... |
| Best Irish Live Performance | The Script |
| Best National DJ | Ray Foley Ray Foley Raymond 'Ray' Foley is an Irish radio presenter. He currently presents The Ray Foley Show on Today FM at weekday lunch times. Having worked at 98FM and Spin 1038 early in his career, Foley moved to Today FM in 2004, presenting the night time show The Blast with, "JP" Gilbourne... |
| Best Regional DJ | Leigh Doyle |
| Most Promising New Artist of the Year | Amasis |
| Best International Male | Michael Bublé Michael Bublé Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was... |
| Best International Female | Lady Gaga Lady GaGa Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to... |
| Best International Band | Florence and the Machine Florence and the Machine Florence and the Machine is the recording name of English musician Florence Welch and a collaboration of other artists who provide music for her voice. Florence and the Machine's sound has been described as a combination of various genres, including rock and soul... |
| Best International Album | Sunny Side Up |
| Best Live International Performance | |
| Industry Award | Lord Henry Mount Charles |
| Humanitarian Award | Niall Mellon Niall Mellon Niall J. Mellon is an Irish entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Niall Mellon Township Trust to provide homes to impoverished communities in South Africa's townships.-Early life:... |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Brian Kennedy Brian Kennedy (singer) Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy is an Irish singer-songwriter and author, known for his ballads, and has represented Ireland at Eurovision 2006. He is the younger brother of musician Bap Kennedy.-Personal life:... |
Choice Music Prize
The Choice Music PrizeChoice Music Prize
-Establishment:It was established by journalist Jim Carroll and manager Dave Reid in 2005. as an alternative to the industry-dominated Meteor Music Awards. The Choice Music Prize is modelled after the Mercury Prize which is awarded each year to the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland...
for Irish Album of the Year 2009 took place at Vicar Street
Vicar Street
Vicar Street is a concert and events venue in Ireland, located on Thomas Street, Dublin 8. Its capacity allows for 1,000 people for seated performances, and 1,500 people for standing gigs...
on 3 March 2010.
IMTV Video Music Awards
2010 will mark the second year of the IMTV Video Music Awards, recognising Irish video makers and directors involved in producing music videos for Irish artists. Nominees are expected to be announced in October 2010 and the awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the end of November 2010.External links
- IMRO website
- IRMA website
- Hot Press website
- State website
- MUSE.ie
- CLUAS.com
- News at Phantom FMPhantom FMPhantom 105.2 is a Dublin based radio station, founded in 1996 as a pirate radio station. Phantom broadcasts under a contract awarded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland ....
- Music at The Irish TimesThe Irish TimesThe Irish Times is an Irish daily broadsheet newspaper launched on 29 March 1859. The editor is Kevin O'Sullivan who succeeded Geraldine Kennedy in 2011; the deputy editor is Paul O'Neill. The Irish Times is considered to be Ireland's newspaper of record, and is published every day except Sundays...
- Music at the Irish IndependentIrish IndependentThe Irish Independent is Ireland's largest-selling daily newspaper that is published in both compact and broadsheet formats. It is the flagship publication of Independent News & Media.-History:...
- Music news and album reviews at RTÉRaidió Teilifís ÉireannRaidió Teilifís Éireann is a semi-state company and the public service broadcaster of Ireland. It both produces programmes and broadcasts them on television, radio and the Internet. The radio service began on January 1, 1926, while regular television broadcasts began on December 31, 1961, making...