2012 in Irish music

This is a summary of the year 2012 in the Irish music industry.

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Summary

• 11–14 January – Ireland is the "Spotlight Country" at the Eurosonic Festival.[1]
• 11 January – the shortlist for the Choice Music Prize was announced.[2]
• 8 March – the Choice Music Prize was awarded at the Olympia Theatre.
• 17 May – Guns N' Roses played The O2.[3]
• 2–4 June – Forbidden Fruit 2012 took place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.[4]
• 22–23 June – Westlife played Croke Park, in their final ever shows.[5]
• 23–24 June – the inaugural Westport Festival of Music and Performing Arts took place at Westport House.[6]
• 26 June – Red Hot Chili Peppers played Croke Park, with support from Noel Gallagher.[7]
• 30 June
• Aslan played Tallaght Stadium.
• Oxegen, usually held at Punchestown Racecourse in July, did not take place for the first time since its inception in 2004.[8][9]
• 5 July – The Stone Roses played Phoenix Park as part of their Reunion Tour.[10] The Irish Independent described it as "one of the most anticipated gigs of the year."[11]
• 7 July – Swedish House Mafia Phoenix Park concert
• 17 July – Bruce Springsteen performed at the RDS.[12]
• 24 July – the entertainer Madonna played Dublin's Aviva Stadium as part of her world tour.[13]
• 23 August – Kasabian and Noel Gallagher performed an outdoor concert at Marlay Park.[14] There was high security following the Swedish House Mafia Phoenix Park concert disaster of the previous month.[15] Sound problems marred Noel Gallagher's performance, forcing him off the stage as he attempted to finish his first song.[16]
• 24 August – David Guetta performed at Marlay Park.[17]
• 25 August – Van Morrison, Tom Jones and Don Baker/Sinéad O'Connor performed an outdoor concert at Marlay Park.[17]
• 31 August–2 September – the Electric Picnic took place at Stradbally.[18]
• 13 September – Paddy Moloney, founding member of The Chieftains, was given Mexico's Ohtli Award, the country's highest cultural award.[19][20]
• 14 September – Robbie Williams performed at Dublin's O2 in honour of his vow to perform a one-off concert for his Irish fans after technical hitches destroyed his 2006 performance at Croke Park.[21]

See also

• 2012 in Ireland
• 2012 in music
• 2011 in Irish music

References

1. "RTÉ 2fm gearing up for EuroSonic". RTÉ Ten. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 5 January 2012. Archived from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
2. "Shortlist". Choice Music Prize.
3. "Guns N' Roses announce Dublin return". RTÉ Ten. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
4. "Forbidden Fruit festival launched". RTÉ Ten. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
5. Stickler, John (15 December 2011). "Westlife Add Extra Belfast & Glasgow Dates To 2012 UK Tour & Unveil Video For 'Beautiful World'". Stereoboard. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
6. "Westport music festival announced". RTÉ Ten. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
7. Murray, Robin (15 December 2011). "Noel Gallagher to support Red Hot Chili Peppers at one-off Irish show". Clash. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
8. "Oxegen 2012 cancelled". RTÉ Ten. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
9. "Ireland's largest music festival cancelled for 2012". BBC News. BBC. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
10. "The Stone Roses to play Dublin gig". RTÉ Ten. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 16 December 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
11. Sweeney, Ken (6 July 2012). "Stone Roses: Dreams come true for fans in bed of Roses". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
12. "Springsteen to bring tour to Ireland". RTÉ Ten. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
13. "Madonna to play Dublin concert in July". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
14. Sweeney, Eamon (25 August 2012). "music Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds & Kasabian Marlay Park, Dublin". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
15. Courtney, Kevin (24 August 2012). "High security for big outdoor concert". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
16. "Power cut forces Noel Gallagher's Birds off stage at Dublin gig". The Belfast Telegraph. Independent News & Media. 24 August 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
17. Courtney, Kevin (26 August 2012). "Flying lingerie only disorder at Jones gig". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
18. "Electric Picnic 2012 – dates & early bird ticket prices". On the Record. The Irish Times. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
19. Lawrence, Joe (13 September 2012). "The Chieftains' founder Paddy Maloney honoured with Mexico's highest cultural award". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
20. "Chieftain founder Paddy Moloney honoured by Mexican govt". RTÉ News. RTÉ. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
21. "Williams announces surprise Dublin gig". RTÉ Ten. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.