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* In [[2009]], [[U2]] will embark on a world tour following the expected release of the follow-up to their [[2004]] album, ''[[How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb]]'', in January. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phantom.ie/content/view/1443/104/|title="Dublin U2 busker says 'I Will Follow'"|date=2008-03-27|accessdate=2008-03-30|publisher=[[Phantom FM]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4570708.html|title="U2 move album sessions to France"|date=2008-05-19|accessdate=2008-05-19|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref> It was claimed that the band would play three shows in [[Croke Park]], [[Dublin]] in front of 240,000 people. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phantom.ie/content/view/1793/104/|title="U2 for Croke Park in 2009?"|accessdate=2008-09-14|publisher=[[Phantom FM]]}}</ref>
* In [[2009]], [[U2]] will embark on a world tour following the expected release of the follow-up to their [[2004]] album, ''[[How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb]]'', in January. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phantom.ie/content/view/1443/104/|title="Dublin U2 busker says 'I Will Follow'"|date=2008-03-27|accessdate=2008-03-30|publisher=[[Phantom FM]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4570708.html|title=U2 move album sessions to France|date=2008-05-19|accessdate=2008-05-19|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref> It was claimed that the band would play three shows in [[Croke Park]], [[Dublin]] in front of 240,000 people. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phantom.ie/content/view/1793/104/|title=U2 for Croke Park in 2009?|accessdate=2008-09-14|publisher=[[Phantom FM]]}}</ref>
* According to the [[Daily Mirror]], [[Tina Turner]] will perform two shows at the newly refurbished [[Point Theatre]], [[Dublin]] in [[2009]]. A third concert may be added at a later date. Tickets are expected to go on sale in [[August]] [[2008]] and may cost up to €150. <ref>As reported in the [[Daily Mirror]], [[May 29]] [[2008]], p.19.</ref> ''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]'' has concluded that Tina Turner will be in Dublin for ''a'' theatre show in [[March]] [[2009]] but is less certain of the venue, stating that it is ''likely'' to take place at the Point. Turner, who officially retired from live performance eight years ago, decided to tour again after performing at the [[50th Grammy Awards|Grammys]] with [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]]. “The response was overwhelming,” she said. “Everywhere I went people were asking me when I was going back on tour again. So after a lot of thought and planning we announced an [[United States|American]] tour. Now [[Europe]] beckons!” <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4588879.html|title="EXCLUSIVE: Tina Turner to play Dublin"|date=2008-05-30|accessdate=2008-05-30|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref> On [[August 28]] [[2008]], after three months of uncertainty, a [[March 26]] date was announced, with tickets (priced between €91.25 and €156.25) going on sale on Thursday [[September 4]] [[2008]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4739156.html|title="Tina Turner to play O2"|date=2008-08-28|accessdate=2008-08-28|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref>
* The [[Priest Feast Tour]] featuring [[Judas Priest]], [[Megadeth]] and [[Testament (band)|Testament]] will play two Irish shows in February 2009, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/archive/4855370.html|title="Judas Priest confirm Irish gigs"|date=2008-10-01|accessdate=2008-10-10|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref> prior to the start of its seven-concert UK run. The dates are [[February 10]] at the [[The O2, Dublin|O<sub>2</sub>]] in [[Dublin]] and [[February 11]] at the [[Odyssey (Belfast)|Odyssey Arena]] in [[Belfast]]. <ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=105935 BLABBERMOUTH.NET]</ref>
* According to the [[Daily Mirror]], [[Tina Turner]] will perform two shows at the newly refurbished [[Point Theatre]], [[Dublin]] in [[2009]]. A third concert may be added at a later date. Tickets are expected to go on sale in [[August]] [[2008]] and may cost up to €150. <ref>As reported in the [[Daily Mirror]], [[May 29]] [[2008]], p.19.</ref> ''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]'' has concluded that Tina Turner will be in Dublin for ''a'' theatre show in [[March]] [[2009]] but is less certain of the venue, stating that it is ''likely'' to take place at the Point. Turner, who officially retired from live performance eight years ago, decided to tour again after performing at the [[50th Grammy Awards|Grammys]] with [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]]. “The response was overwhelming,” she said. “Everywhere I went people were asking me when I was going back on tour again. So after a lot of thought and planning we announced an [[United States|American]] tour. Now [[Europe]] beckons!” <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4588879.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Tina Turner to play Dublin|date=2008-05-30|accessdate=2008-05-30|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref> On [[August 28]] [[2008]], after three months of uncertainty, a [[March 26]] date was announced, with tickets (priced between €91.25 and €156.25) going on sale on Thursday [[September 4]] [[2008]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4739156.html|title=Tina Turner to play O2|date=2008-08-28|accessdate=2008-08-28|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref>
* [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] may possibly reschedule his [[June 16]] [[2008]] show in [[Croke Park]] for 2009. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4591188.html|title="Prince cancels Croke Park…"|date=2008-06-10|accessdate=2008-06-10|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/prince-cancels-muchanticipated-croke-park-gig-1404323.html|title="Prince cancels much-anticipated Croke Park gig…"|date=2008-06-10|accessdate=2008-06-10|publisher=''[[Irish Independent]]''}}</ref> The show was cancelled with just six days notice for what were described as “reasons beyond the control” of both the artist and MCD. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muse.ie/music-ireland-music_news-irish_news/prince-pulls-croke-park-show/spId/7228E24C-C96D-1B1E-0EEFA84B76E68CED.html|title="Prince pulls Croke Park show…"|date=2008-06-10|accessdate=2008-06-10|publisher=[[muse.ie]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phantom.ie/content/view/1610/104/|title="Prince Pulls the Plug on Croker…"|date=2008-06-10|accessdate=2008-06-10|publisher=[[Phantom FM]]}}</ref> He previously played in [[Páirc Uí Chaoimh]] on [[July 7]] [[1990]].
* [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] may possibly reschedule his [[June 16]] [[2008]] show in [[Croke Park]] for 2009. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4591188.html|title=Prince cancels Croke Park…|date=2008-06-10|accessdate=2008-06-10|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/prince-cancels-muchanticipated-croke-park-gig-1404323.html|title="Prince cancels much-anticipated Croke Park gig…"|date=2008-06-10|accessdate=2008-06-10|publisher=''[[Irish Independent]]''}}</ref> The show was cancelled with just six days notice for what were described as “reasons beyond the control” of both the artist and MCD. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muse.ie/music-ireland-music_news-irish_news/prince-pulls-croke-park-show/spId/7228E24C-C96D-1B1E-0EEFA84B76E68CED.html|title=Prince pulls Croke Park show…"|date=2008-06-10|accessdate=2008-06-10|publisher=[[muse.ie]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phantom.ie/content/view/1610/104/|title=Prince Pulls the Plug on Croker…|date=2008-06-10|accessdate=2008-06-10|publisher=[[Phantom FM]]}}</ref> He previously played in [[Páirc Uí Chaoimh]] on [[July 7]] [[1990]].
* [[Oxegen#2009 festival|Oxegen 2009]] is scheduled to take place from [[July 10]]-[[July 12|12]].
* [[Oxegen#2009 festival|Oxegen 2009]] is scheduled to take place from [[July 10]]-[[July 12|12]].
* [[Electric Picnic#2009 festival|Electric Picnic 2009]] is scheduled to take place from [[September 4]]-[[September 6|6]].
* [[Electric Picnic#2009 festival|Electric Picnic 2009]] is scheduled to take place from [[September 4]]-[[September 6|6]].

Revision as of 00:30, 11 October 2008

This is a summary of the year 2009 in the Irish music industry.

Summary

Albums & EPs

Below is a list of notable albums & EPs released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2009.

Singles

Below is a list of notable singles released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2009.


Festivals

Oxegen 2009

Electric Picnic 2009

Heineken Green Energy

Slane 2009

  • Lord Henry Mountcharles is understood to be in "serious negotiations" with potential acts for Slane in 2009. [21] At the time the concert is due to take place AC/DC will be in the middle of an 18-month world tour, their first in eight years, making the band likely to be the headline act. [22]

Music awards

2009 Meteor Awards

The 2009 Meteor Awards will take place in February.

  • Best Irish Male: -
  • Best Irish Female: -
  • Best Irish Band: -
  • Best Irish Album: - - -
  • Best Irish Single: "-" - -
  • Best New Irish Act: -
  • Best Irish Pop Act: -
  • Best Live Irish Performance: - (-)
  • Best Irish DJ: -
  • Hope For 2008: -
  • Most Downloaded Irish Song: "-" - -
  • Best International Male: -
  • Best International Female: -
  • Best International Band: -
  • Best International Album: - - -
  • Best Live International Performance: - (-)
  • Outstanding Contribution to Music: -
  • Industry Award: -
  • Humanitarian Award: -
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: -

Choice Music Prize

The Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year 2008 will be awarded at Vicar Street in February.

References

  1. ^ ""Dublin U2 busker says 'I Will Follow'"". Phantom FM. 2008-03-27. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
  2. ^ "U2 move album sessions to France". Hot Press. 2008-05-19. Retrieved 2008-05-19. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "U2 for Croke Park in 2009?". Phantom FM. Retrieved 2008-09-14.
  4. ^ ""Judas Priest confirm Irish gigs"". Hot Press. 2008-10-01. Retrieved 2008-10-10. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ BLABBERMOUTH.NET
  6. ^ As reported in the Daily Mirror, May 29 2008, p.19.
  7. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Tina Turner to play Dublin". Hot Press. 2008-05-30. Retrieved 2008-05-30. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Tina Turner to play O2". Hot Press. 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2008-08-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "Prince cancels Croke Park…". Hot Press. 2008-06-10. Retrieved 2008-06-10. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ ""Prince cancels much-anticipated Croke Park gig…"". Irish Independent. 2008-06-10. Retrieved 2008-06-10. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Prince pulls Croke Park show…"". muse.ie. 2008-06-10. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  12. ^ "Prince Pulls the Plug on Croker…". Phantom FM. 2008-06-10. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  13. ^ "Codes to play Academy and Oxegen". Hot Press. 2008-06-11. Retrieved 2008-10-10. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ ""UPDATED: Laura Izibor to preview new album in Crawdaddy, release single…"". Hot Press. 2008-09-25. Retrieved 2008-09-29. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ ""A little help from The Minutes' friends wanted…"". Phantom FM. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
  16. ^ ""The Inside Track: High Jinx at the Picnic…"". Hot Press. 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2008-09-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ ""Snow Patrol decamp to Berlin for album number five…"". Hot Press. 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-23. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ ""Supermodel Twins ready second single…"". Hot Press. 2008-07-22. Retrieved 2008-07-22. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  19. ^ ""Electric Picnic 09 to release Early Bird tickets"". Hot Press. 2008-08-29. Retrieved 2008-09-29. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  20. ^ ""Early bird tickets for '09 Picnic"". Irish Independent. 2008-10-01. Retrieved 2008-10-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  21. ^ Irish Daily Mirror, Sat July 19 2008, page 21
  22. ^ ""AC/DC to stage first world tour in eight years"". NME. 2008-07-30. Retrieved 2008-07-30. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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