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  • Digital Socket Awards Night

    Nessy at the Digital Socket Awards Pic by Deadl.ieSo last night was the night we had waited for, The Digital Socket Awards Live Event.

    It was a great night and brilliant to meet up with so many people that we only know by usernames online.

    There were performances by Groom, Meljoann and Ham Sandwich.  I now want to get tshirts printed that say ‘Kells Rocks!’ Gareth Stack MCed the night and definitely made a name for himself.

    I got to present the ‘Best Radio Show’ award to Donal Dineen, which was great and chatted to some pretty cool people about some upcoming projects.  There were some DJ sets from Logikparty and Sweet Oblivion but I was wrecked and headed home, only to find out this morning that I missed probably the greatest HipHop dance off ever witnessed in Dublin. Sad Times.

    Here’s the full list of winners:

    Best EP: And So I Watch You From Afar – The Letters

    Best Indie: The Cast of Cheers

    Best Design: Adebisi Shank

    Best Newcomer: The Cast of Cheers

    Best Rock: Adebisi Shank – The Second Album of a Band called Adebisi Shank

    Best Video: The Ambience Affair – Devil In The Detail

    Best Pop: Cathy Davey

    Best Photographer: Loreana Rushe

    Best Folk: Villagers – Becoming a Jackal

    Best Radio: Donal Dineen – The Small Hours

    Best Electronic / Hip Hop: Solar Bears – She Was Coloured In

    RTE Special Award for Outstanding Performance in 2010: The Cast Of Cheers

    Best Label: The Richter Collective

    Best Song: Villagers – The Meaning of the Ritual

    Best Album: Adebisi Shank – This Is The Second Album Of A Band Called Adebisi Shank

    There are loads of photos to look at, Sean Conroy of Deadl.ie took mountains of photies which you can see on Facebook and there is also an album of photos on Entertainment.ie

  • Digital Socket Awards: Shortlist Announced

    February 3rd is the date for the inaugural Digital Socket Awards, celebrating all that is good and amazing in the Irish music Scene and what stood out in 2010.  I’m extremely chuffed and honoured to be one of the 26 judges.

    The shortlists for all 14 categories were announced today and well as some details about the event itself. Music on the night will be provided by two brilliant acts, Groom and Meljoann, who themselves had a great 2010. MC for the night will be comedian Gareth Stack.

    There will also be two very special guests, one will be announced soon, the other.. you’ll have to turn up on the night to find out..

    A limited number of tickets are available with proceeds going to Aware..

    Here are the full shortlists:  (more…)

  • The Digital Socket Awards

    DigitalSockets Logo
    Yesterday saw the launch of The Digital Socket Awards, the brainchild of Peter Nangle and Ronan Hunt-Murphy.

    What are The Digital Socket Awards?

    The DSAs are a celebration and recognition of the Irish music of 2010. Nominated by the public and voted for by Irish music bloggers (which I’m thrilled to be a part of).

    To nominate an act you can go to The Digital Socket Awards website. A couple of houserules..

    1. Each album/act must be Irish. These awards are only open to Irish bands and singers.
    2. The albums must have been released between 01/01/2010 and the 13/12/2010.
    3. Nominations close on Wednesday 22 December at 9pm.

    Once an act has been nominated, it will be entered to a longlist list. Then us bloggers will vote and judge each category. The awards ceremony itself will take place in The Grand Social on February 3rd 2011.

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