RT Radio 1 Folk Awards to take place on Wednesday 26th February 2025, Vicar Street, Dublin
Mary Black, Christy Moore and Moya Brennan among previous honorees
The 7th RT Radio 1 Folk Awards will take place in Vicar Street, Dublin on Wednesday 26th February 2025, hosted again by John Creedon. The Awards will be broadcast live on RT Radio 1 and on the RT Radio App and a highlights programme will be broadcast on RT television.
The RT Radio 1 Folk Awards are a celebration of the very best in folk music in Ireland from the past year,.
Commenting Head of RT Radio 1, Peter Woods, said: The RT Radio 1 Folk Awards are an important part of what we do to support and celebrate the very best in Irish folk and traditional music and performance. This country continues to produce some of the very best musicians and music in the folk genre which we are delighted to showcase in these awards, while also celebrating the positive impact of those who came before. We look forward to another great live event in Vicar Street in February and to celebrating the very best in Irish folk music over the past year.
THE DETAILS
QUALIFYING PERIOD
The qualifying period for the 7th RT Radio 1 Folk Awards runs from Monday 13th November 2023 Sunday 17th November 2024.
Submissions for consideration from musicians, labels, promoters and members of the public are welcome by email to folkawards@rte.ie. Please note that the shortlist and winners are selected by a jury, NOT by public vote.
JURY VOTE CATEGORIES
Seven awards are made each year as a result of voting by the Folk Awards Jury. These are:
Best Original Folk Track
A new song or instrumental track which has been recorded during the qualifying period since the last awards.
Winner in 2024: An il na hO che - Eoghan Ceannabh in
Best Traditional Folk Track
A recording of a traditional track (song or instrumental) from the Irish folk tradition which was recorded during the qualifying period.
Winner in 2024: Se n Gabha - Piaras Lorc in and Bl th na h ige
Best Folk Singer
An award for an Irish folk singer in recognition of a great recording or performance which took place during the qualifying period.
Winner in 2024: Eoghan Ceannabh in
Best Emerging Folk Artist
An award recognizing a new act (solo or group/vocal or instrumental) who made an impact on the Irish folk scene during the qualifying period.
Winner in 2024: S amus and Caoimhe U Fhlatharta
Best Folk Instrumentalist
An award for an instrumental solo artist or a band member, recognizing great musicianship either in a recording or a performance during the qualifying period.
Winner in 2024: Aoife N Bhriain
Best Folk Group
The Irish folk group which made the biggest impact during the qualifying period.
Winner in 2024: Lankum
Best Folk Album
The best folk album released during the qualifying period. This excludes re-issues or compilations.
Winner in 2024: False Lankum - Lankum
Committee Vote Categories
Two awards are made each year as a result of deliberations by the Folk Awards Steering Committee. Those are:
Hall of Fame Award
An award given to a person no longer living who made a significant contribution to Irish folk music during their lifetime.
Recipient in 2024: S amus Ennis
Lifetime Achievement Award
An award given to a living artist who has made a significant contribution to Irish folk music over a period of many years.
Recipient in 2024: Tr ona N Dhomhnaill
For full details on last year's winners, see https://about.rte.ie/2024/02/27/rte-radio-1-folk-awards-winners-announced-3/
Tickets will go on sale later this year. Details will be announced in due course.
ENDS
For information: Neil O'Gorman, Corporate Communications Manager, RT | E: neil.ogorman@rte.ie
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RT Radio 1 Folk Awards to take place on Wednesday 26th February 2025, Vicar Street, Dublin
