Kneecap and Fontaines DC to battle for Irish album of the year prize
Kneecap and Fontaines D.C. are set to battle it out for this year's RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2024.
Kneecap and Fontaines D.C. are likely to battle it out for the title of RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2024 following the announcement of the full list of nominees today.
The shortlist for this year's RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2024 was announced on RTÉ 2FM's Tracy Clifford Show with records from Niamh Regan, Orla Gartland, Fontaines D.C and Kneecap in the running.
The 20th annual RTÉ Choice Music Prize celebrates the best in Irish recorded music and recognises another exceptional year for homegrown talent. The judges of this year’s Irish Album of the Year category were given the tough task of shortlisting the best albums of 2024.
The winning Album of the Year act will receive €10,000, a prize fund that has been provided by The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) and The Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA).
The full list of nominated albums features:
- A Lazarus Soul - No Flowers Grow In Cement Gardens
- Curtisy - What Was The Question?
- Fontaines D.C. - Romance
- Orla Gartland - Everybody Needs A Hero
- Kneecap - Fine Art
- New Dad - MADRA
- Niamh Regan - Come As You Are
- Róis - Mo Léan
- Silverbacks - Easy Being A Winner
- Sprints - Letter To Self
Last year's winner of the category was Irish folk band Lankum with their album False Lankum.
Choice Music Prize co-founder, Dave Reid, said: “The RTÉ Choice Music Prize continues to highlight, promote and support Irish music annually. We are delighted to be hosting the 20th edition of the project in 2025 and right now music across all genres in Ireland is in its healthiest state ever."
Choice Music Prize co-founder and chairperson of the judging panel Jim Carroll described it as “quite something” to be talking about the 20th outing of the event and said he firmly believes that the longevity of the Choice Music Prize is due to how Irish bands and musicians have actively and enthusiastically supported the event over the years.
The Irish Artist of the Year shortlist will be announced on Tuesday, Irish Breakthrough Artist will be announced on Wednesday, Classic Irish Album will be announced on Thursday, and Irish Song of the Year 2024 will be announced on Friday.
The winners of all categories will be announced live from Vicar St on RTÉ 2FM in a special show on Thursday, March 6.
