Meteor Music Awards
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The Meteor Ireland Music Awards (colloquially called "The Meteors") are the national music awards of Ireland. They have been held every year since 2001 and are promoted by MCD. They are the equivalent to the United Kingdom's BRIT Awards, Canada's Juno Awards or the Grammy Awards in the United States. They are held in The Point in Dublin.
They are sponsored by Ireland's third most popular mobile phone company, Meteor.
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[edit] 2007 awards
The 2007 awards were presented by television personalities Podge and Rodge and comedian Deirdre O'Kane, who donned a showgirl outfit to open the awards ceremony which took place on Thursday February 1. [1] There were performances on the night from Westlife with Ronan Keating, "The Dance", Kaiser Chiefs (who were first on stage to perform their single "Ruby"), [2] Director (performing "Reconnect"), Pussy Cat Dolls, Amy Winehouse, The Feeling, The Blizzards (performing single "Fantasy") and The Immediate (performing "A Ghost in this House").
It was broadcast on RTÉ Two on Sunday, February 4 at 9 p.m.
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Best International Album
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Best Irish Female Best Irish DJ
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[edit] Winners
Snow Patrol were the big winners at the 2007 awards. They fought off competition from The Divine Comedy, The Frames and Humanzi to claim the Best Irish Band accolade. They won three other awards Best Live Performance, Best Irish Album (for "Eyes Open") and the Most Downloaded Irish Song Award.
The first awards presented were Best Irish Male, Best Irish Female and Best Irish Pop Act.
Best Irish Male winner was Damien Dempsey, who beat other nominees David Kitt, Van Morrison, Mundy, Fionn Regan and Duke Special. He was presented with his award by Miss Ireland, Sarah Morrissey and comedian PJ Gallagher, star of television show Naked Camera.
Best Irish Female winner was Luan Parle, who beat the likes of Moya Brennan and Eleanor McEvoy. She was presented with her award by the two stars of RTÉ "comedy" Dan and Becs. In her speech, she revealed it was also her birthday.
Westlife won the Best Irish Pop Act for the seventh year in a row, beating Best Irish Female winner Luan Parle.
Today FM's Ray D'Arcy won the Best DJ award for the third time in a row.
Director's acclaimed single "Reconnect" was largely responsible for them winning the Best New Irish Act accolade.
Dublin band Royseven won the Hope for 2007 Award.
Best International Band went to Scissor Sisters, whilst the Best International Album was won by Arctic Monkeys (for "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not").
RTÉ 2fm DJ Larry Gogan was presented with the Industry Award at the event. It was presented in recognition of the veteran's contribution to the Irish music scene and his support of up-and-coming acts.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Clannad, who also performed on the night.
[edit] 2006 awards
- For 2006 nominees, see here.
The 2006 Meteor Music Awards took place in the Point Depot in Dublin on 2 February. The event was then aired on RTÉ Two on at 9 p.m. on 5 February. Among the performees on the night were The Darkness, Damien Dempsey, Bell X1, Gemma Hayes and Republic of Loose.[4]
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[edit] 2005 awards
- For 2005 nominees, see here.
A total of 16 awards were presented in 2005, at an event hosted by comedian Ed Byrne at the Point Theatre on Thursday February 24 2005.
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[edit] 2004 awards
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[edit] 2003 awards
The 2003 awards were presented by comedienne Dara O'Briain. Performees included ill-fated Irish pop group Six who performed the song "After the Goldrush".
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[edit] External links
- Official site
- MCD, Promoters of the Meteors
- List of winners through the years
- Highlights of 2006 Awards
- 2007 Awards report
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