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This is a summary of the year 2007 in the Irish music industry. 2007 was described as "an annus horribilis for Irish music" by the Irish Independent 's rock critic, Eamon Sweeney. [1]
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Bud Rising Spring took place from Sunday 1 April until Thursday 31 May. Gigs as ever took place in various venues throughout Dublin, including Dublin Castle, The Olympia and the Temple Bar Music Centre. [117] Among the performances were Maxïmo Park at the Temple Bar Music Centre on Monday 21 May.
Bud Rising Summer saw two outdoor concerts take place in Marlay Park. Foo Fighters played Marlay Park on Wednesday 22 August, supported by Nine Inch Nails and Silversun Pickups. [12] Kaiser Chiefs and The Fratellis played Marlay Park on Sunday 26 August. [50] They were supported by Ash, The Blizzards and Royseven. [51]
The 2007 Meteor Awards were hosted by television personalities Podge and Rodge and comedian Deirdre O'Kane on 1 February 2007. Below are the winners: [121]
Award | Winner(s) |
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Best Irish Male | Damien Dempsey |
Best Irish Female | Luan Parle |
Best Irish Band | Snow Patrol |
Best Irish Album | Eyes Open (Snow Patrol) |
Best Irish Single | "Reconnect" (Director) |
Best Irish Pop Act | Westlife |
Best Live Performance | Snow Patrol (Dublin Castle 2006) |
Best Irish DJ | Ray D'Arcy |
Hope for 2007 | Royseven |
Most Downloaded Irish Song | "Chasing Cars" (Snow Patrol) |
Best International Band | Scissor Sisters |
Best International Album | Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (Arctic Monkeys) |
Outstanding Contribution to Music | Larry Gogan |
Lifetime Achievement Award | Clannad |
The Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year 2006 was awarded at Vicar Street to The Divine Comedy for the album Victory for the Comic Muse on 28 February 2007. [11]
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