2005 in Irish music

This is an, as yet, incomplete summary of the year 2005 in the Irish music industry.

Summary

January

* On January 4, Ian Brown was confirmed for Oxegen 2005. [cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0104/browni.html|title="Ian Brown joins line-up for OXEGEN"|date=2005-01-04|accessdate=2008-01-03|publisher=RTÉ]

February

* On February 8, The Killers were confirmed for Oxegen 2005. [cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0208/oxegen.html|title="Killers are added to OXEGEN's bill"|date=2005-02-08|accessdate=2008-01-03|publisher=RTÉ]
* On February 10, Keane were confirmed for Oxegen 2005. [cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0210/oxegen.html|title="Keane join line-up for OXEGEN 2005"|date=2005-02-10|accessdate=2008-01-03|publisher=RTÉ]
* At the 2005 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 13, U2's critically acclaimed international hit single "Vertigo" won three awards: "Best Rock Song", "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" and "Best Short Form Music Video".
* On February 14, The Frames were confirmed for Oxegen 2005. [cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0214/oxegen.html|title="The Frames added to OXEGEN line-up"|date=2005-02-14|accessdate=2008-01-03|publisher=RTÉ]

March

* On March 3, Green Day were confirmed as Saturday night headliners of Oxegen 2005. [cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/2005/03/03/story192010.asp|title="Green Day confirmed for festival"|date=2005-03-03|accessdate=2008-01-06|publisher=BreakingNews.ie]
* On March 4 tickets for Oxegen 2005 went on sale as an appearance by Queens of the Stone Age was officially confirmed for the festival. [cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/2005/03/04/story192128.asp|title="Tickets for Oxegen on sale today"|date=2005-03-04|accessdate=2008-01-06|publisher=BreakingNews.ie]

June

* On June 11, Neil Diamond played a sold out show at Lansdowne Road.
* On June 22, Coldplay played to a crowd of 20,000 at Marlay Park in Dublin. [http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=355&page=1] They were supported by Morning Runner and Interpol. [http://www.easytoplease.net/tour.php?page=tour2005]
* 2005 saw U2 bringing their Vertigo Tour to Croke Park in Dublin for three dates in the summer, (June 24, 25 and 27) following the release of the band's long awaited eleventh studio album, "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" the previous year. U2 broke Irish box office marks with ticket sales for these Croke Park concerts, after more than 240,000 tickets were sold in record time. [http://www.elevation-tour.com/tour225.html]

July

* July marked the 20th anniversary of Live Aid, an event which Bob Geldof had played a significant role in organising. In an attempt to highlight the growing need to cancel Third World debt, Geldof, Bono, Elton John and many others in the music industry campaigned for justice in the build-up to the G8 Conference and Summit in Scotland, leading to the organisation of Live 8 on July 2. The event, which was only announced by Geldof on May 30, was on a much larger scale than Live Aid, with 10 simultaneous concerts in 9 different countries broadcast live around the world. However, unlike its predecessor, its main aim was to highlight inequalities as opposed to raising money. U2 opened the Hyde Park concert with their rendition of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band alongside Paul McCartney. Snow Patrol performed later. [http://www.live8live.com/theconcerts/index.shtml]
* Oasis played a sold-out show in Marlay Park, Dublin on Saturday July 16 "or" Sunday July 17. [cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0718/oasis.html|title="Oasis will play Dublin in December"|date=2005-07-18|accessdate=2008-01-03|publisher=RTÉ]

August

* Bud Rising came to Ireland for the first time in August 2005. The Chemical Brothers and Sonic Youth, supported by Mainline, played Marlay Park on August 19, [http://www.irishmusiccentral.com/mainline/news.html] whilst Basement Jaxx, Underworld and Mylo played the same venue the following day. Pixies and Kings of Leon played Lansdowne Road on August 23 whilst Scissor Sisters, Franz Ferdinand and Maroon 5 played the same venue the following day. [http://www.xfm.co.uk/article.asp?id=75782]
* Arcade Fire were the surprise act at the newly expanded two-day Electric Picnic.

Bands formed

* Delorentos
* Director
* Envelope [http://www.muse.ie/music-ireland-music_news-irish_news/envelope-are-no-more/spId/797D32E2-E372-F8C7-6600DB7B254B6757.html]
* Ham Sandwich
* Humanzi
* The Kinetiks "(Late 2005)" [http://www.xfmuploaded.co.uk/thekinetiks/]
* Red Organ Serpent Sound
* The Spikes
* Super Extra Bonus Party

Bands disbanded

* Rubyhorse

Bands reformed

* Kerbdog
* The Sultans of Ping FC
* Whipping Boy

Albums & EPs

:"Below is a list of notable albums & EPs released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2005."

* "New Dawn Breaking" - The Walls "(June 2005)"
* "Check In" - The Chalets "(September 2 2005)"
* "Leave It On" - Delorentos "(October 2005)" - "EP" [http://www.hotpress.com/music/reviews/singles/]
* "Triega" - Triega "(March 11 2005)" - "(EP)"
* "Turn LP" - Turn "(September 23 2005)" - "(EP)"
* "Flock" - Bell X1 "(October 14 2005)" [http://entertainment.ie/album-review/Bell-X1---Flock/4141.htm]
* "The World Should Know" - Dave Couse/Couse and the Impossible "(October 31 2005)"
* "The Roads Don't Love You" - Gemma Hayes "(October 31 2005)"

Singles

:"Below is a list of notable singles released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2005."January - July
* "Sideways Down" - The Frames "(January 28 2005)"
* "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" - U2 "(February 7 2005)"
* "City of Blinding Lights" - U2 "(June 6 2005)"
* "Unplayed Piano" - Damien Rice feat. Lisa Hannigan "(June 17 2005)" [http://www.damienrice.com/music.php?ref=115]
* "She's Gone" - JJ72 "(June ? 2005)"

August - December
* "Coming Home" - JJ72 "(August ? 2005)"
* "Bigger Than Me" - Bell X1 "(September 30 2005)"
* "All Because of You" - U2 "(October 11 2005)"
* "Freewheel" - Duke Special "(October 24 2005)"
* "Original of the Species" - U2 "(November 2005)"
* "Fix The Cracks" - Humanzi "(November 7 2005)"

Date unknown
* "Happy Sad" - Gemma Hayes "(??? 2005)"
* "All Is Violent, All Is Bright" - God Is an Astronaut "(??? 2005)"
* "Feel the Machine" - The Chalets "(??? 2005)"
* "No Style" - The Chalets "(??? 2005)"
* "The Irish Keep Gate Crashing" - The Thrills "(??? 2005)"

Festivals

Oxegen 2005

* Oxegen 2005 took place at Punchestown Racecourse in County Kildare on Saturday July 9 and Sunday July 10. It was headlined by Green Day, Foo Fighters, New Order, James Brown, The Prodigy, Queens of the Stone Age and The Frames.

Electric Picnic 2006

* Electric Picnic 2005 took place in Stradbally Estate, County Laois. It was headlined by Kraftwerk, The Flaming Lips, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Human League, Röyksopp, Mercury Rev, Fatboy Slim and Arcade Fire.

Heineken Green Energy

* Heineken Green Energy took place for the 10th year in 2005, featuring Beck and Paddy Casey.

Bud Rising

* Bud Rising Summer Shows took place in Ireland for the first time in 2005. The gigs took place over four days in two different venues; Marlay Park and Lansdowne Road. Chemical Brothers played Marlay Park on August 19, whilst Basement Jaxx, Underworld and Mylo played the same venue the following day. Pixies and Kings of Leon played Lansdowne Road on August 23 whilst Scissor Sisters, Franz Ferdinand and Maroon 5 played the same venue the following day. [http://www.xfm.co.uk/article.asp?id=75782]

Live at the Marquee

* Live at the Marquee 2005 took place in the Cork Showgrounds between June 30 and July 17. Headlining acts included Brian Wilson, Aslan, Diana Ross, Al Green, Nick Cave, Tommy Tiernan, Damien Dempsey and Christy Moore.

Slane 2006

* Slane 2005 was cancelled following the failure of headline act Eminem to co-operate with the organisers. His support act was due to have been 50 Cent.

Music awards

2005 Meteor Awards

The 2005 Meteor Awards were held on ???, 2005.

* Best Irish Male: Paddy Casey
* Best Irish Female: Juliette Turner
* Best Irish Band: Snow Patrol
* Best Irish Album: "Final Straw" - Snow Patrol
* Best Irish Single: "" -
* Best New Irish Act: The Chalets
* Best Irish Pop Act: Westlife
* Best Live Performance: The Killers (Oxegen 2004???)
* Best Irish DJ: Ray D'Arcy
* Hope For 2005: Angel of Mons
* Best Folk/Traditional: Planxty
* Best International Male: Morrissey
* Best International Female: PJ Harvey
* Best International band: Franz Ferdinand
* Best International album: "" -
* Industry Award: John Hughes
* Lifetime Achievement Award: Aslan
* Humanitarian Award: Adi Roche

Choice Music Prize

The Choice Music Prize did not exist this year.

References

External links

News
* [http://www.hotpress.com/ Official "Hot Press" website] Festivals
* [http://www.oxegen.ie/ Official Oxegen website]
* [http://www.electricpicnic.ie/flash.html Official Electric Picnic website]
* [http://www.budrising.ie/ Official BudRising website]
* [http://www.heinekenmusic.ie/index1.php Official Green Energy website] Other
* [http://www.imro.ie/ Official IMRO website]
* [http://www.rte.ie/2fm/ Official 2fm website]
* [http://www.mcd.ie/home/splash.php3 Official MCD website]
* [http://www.aikenpromotions.com/ Official Aiken Promotions website]