The Choice Music Prize shortlist will be revealed on the website and on Today FM at 3pm.
Who will it be? If I was a judge (*sung in a Beyonce voice*), I'd pick;
Fight Like Apes
Jape
Heathers
Ham Sandwich
RSAG
Lisa Hannigan
Adebisi Shank
Pony Club
Republic of Loose
Messiah J & The Expert
Although I think Chequerboard, Katie Kim, The Script and Snow Patrol stand a chance of getting in. If I was a betting woman (*sung in Beyonce voice*), I'd put money on Jape to win. He faces stiff competition from the Apes, but I think a bunch of judges would go for Jape. Then again, once you're in that room, fucking anything can happen.
Meanwhile, Choice honcho Jim Carroll is offering €100 to the person who gets the shortlist right.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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what's the story with tickets for this? can your average joes get them or are they for industry peeps?
No, anyone can buy tickets for the vicar st gig. Its a v fun night. Get them early though because it sells out. I presume they will go on sale soon enough.
I most definitely want to go, and I'm sure a couple more members of The Coven will want to too. We should get organised, tickets go on sale on Monday.
No Jimmy Cake in your 10?
A definite highlight for me
Get them early though because it sells out.
Going to the thing never appealed to me. Seeing everyone play 2 songs then bugger off doesn't sound like a good gig.
Well, its not really a 'gig', just more of an interesting night with a bunch of performances. Its exciting too, obviously - the tension builds as the evening progresses. As a night out, its something pretty different. Im suprised, ian, i thought as a music fan it would be something fun and different that youd be into.
Jape
The Script
Fight Like Apes
Lisa Hannigan
Halfset
Mick Flannery
David Holmes
Messiah J and the Expert Oppenheimer
RSAG
These are my picks!
Jape is the one who did the embarrassing Phil Lynott song, yes?
that song is amazing!
That song is fucking terrible.
Possibly the worst thing I heard last year.
*strongly disagrees*
*strongly worries*
What about Paul Hourican's Debut? It's a cracker and i bet it won't get a mention!
Anonymous - I'm also appalled that no-one has mentioned The Priests. Heathens, snobs and spas the lot of youse
The Priests!! Fantastic! Punk Rock 2009!!
Jim - I nearly put the Priests in there but just looking at what was released this year the 10 I chose are the best 10 albums of the year.
good luck picking a winner!! I'd say JAPE and Lisa Hannigan will fight it out!
Anon - now KB
Snow PAtrol better not be on the list!
KB
As a night out, its something pretty different. Im suprised, ian, i thought as a music fan it would be something fun and different that youd be into.
Well I have issues in general with the notion of awards for non-quantifiable things like music, on the other hand I do appreciate that the purpose of the Choice award is more to throw light on Irish music and get people talking about it so it does serve a positive purpose.
Also the people that get nominated that play, I'd sooner go and see them play ther own full gig.
Anonymous, fair enough, but I hope you're aware that your opinion means less because you haven't had the balls to pick a pseudonym and put it on your post.
Thanks CW - appreciate that!
I'm KB. I hope my list is right cause I entered Jim's competition but guess what - he didn't print my submitted list - could this mean I got 10/10?!?!?!?!?!?!?
@KB: you got it right!
I know - 100 quid for me!
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