2010 in Irish music

none September 2020 2010 2010 Irish music A summary of the year 2010 in the Irish music industry. Summary January On 7 January, the nominees for the 2010 Meteor Awards were announced.http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0107/meteornominees.html Meteor Ireland Awards Nominees 7 January 2010 7 January 2010 RTÉ https://web.archive.org/web/20100117085832/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0107/meteornominees.html 17 January 2010 deadRonan McGreevy https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0107/breaking58.htm U2 expected to dominate Meteors 7 January 2010 7 January 2010 The Irish TimesAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Lorna Nolan https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/snow-patrol-and-westlife-to-take-centre-stage-at-meteors/27938025.html Snow Patrol and Westlife to take centre stage at Meteors 7 January 2010 7 January 2010 Evening Herald On 11 January, Neil Hannon was nominated in the Original Score category at the 7th Irish Film and Television Awards for his soundtrack to the film Wide Open Spaces.http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0111/ifta.html IFTA Nominations 2010 11 January 2010 13 January 2010 RTÉ https://web.archive.org/web/20100114042527/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0111/ifta.html 14 January 2010 livehttp://www.hotpress.com/Neil%20Hannon/news/Neil-Hannon-among-the-nominees-for-the-7th-Annual-Irish-Film--Television-Awards/6151053.html Neil Hannon among the nominees for the 7th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards 13 January 2010 14 January 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100116105642/http://www.hotpress.com/Neil%20Hannon/news/Neil-Hannon-Among-the-nominees-for-the-7th-Annual-Irish-Film--Television-Awards/6151053.html 16 January 2010 live On 13 January, the nominees for Best Album of 2009 at the Choice Music Prize were announced.http://www.imro.ie/newstastic//news.php?item=9850 CHOICE MUSIC PRIZE TURNS FIVE: The Choice Music Prize – Irish Album of the Year returns in 2010 27 November 2009 6 January 2010 IMRO dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090503000228/http://www.imro.ie/newstastic//news.php?item=9670 3 May 2009Charlie Taylor https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0113/breaking57.htm Bell X1 on Choice prize shortlist 13 January 2010 13 January 2010 The Irish TimesAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0113/choicemusicprize.html Choice Music Prize nominees revealed 13 January 2010 13 January 2010 RTÉ https://web.archive.org/web/20100116041553/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0113/choicemusicprize.html 16 January 2010 livehttp://www.hotpress.com/Choice%20Music%20Prize/news/Choice-Music-Prize-shortlist-announced/6151211.html Choice Music Prize shortlist announced 13 January 2010 14 January 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100116113907/http://www.hotpress.com/Choice%20Music%20Prize/news/Choice-Music-Prize-shortlist-announced/6151211.html 16 January 2010 live On 14 January, the BBC admitted giving "inappropriate" promotional coverage and "undue prominence" to U2 and their 2009 album No Line on the Horizon through their use of the U2 = BBC slogan.http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0114/u2.html BBC's U2 promo was "inappropriate" 14 January 2010 14 January 2010 RTÉhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8458692.stm BBC admits promotion of U2 album was 'inappropriate' 14 January 2010 14 January 2010 BBC https://web.archive.org/web/20100115193327/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8458692.stm 15 January 2010 livehttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jan/13/bbc-u2-promotion BBC admits it went too far in U2 tie-up 14 January 2010 14 January 2010 The Guardian London John Plunkett https://web.archive.org/web/20100116102151/http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/jan/13/bbc-u2-promotion 16 January 2010 livehttp://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/news/a196379/radio-1-rapped-excessive-u2-promotion.html Radio 1 rapped for excessive U2 promotion 14 January 2010 14 January 2010 Digital Spy https://web.archive.org/web/20100217015644/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/news/a196379/radio-1-rapped-excessive-u2-promotion.html 17 February 2010 live From 14 to 16 January: And So I Watch You From Afar, Delorentos, Imelda May and Villagers represented Ireland in the Eurosonic Festival in Groningen, Netherlands.http://www.hotpress.com/And%20So%20I%20Watch%20You%20From%20Afar/news/RT%C3%89%202fm%20select%20And%20So%20I%20Watch%20You%20From%20Afar%20for%20Eurosonic%202010/5931995.html RTÉ 2fm select And So I Watch You From Afar for Eurosonic 2010 28 October 2009 15 November 2009 Hot Presshttp://www.hotpress.com/Eurosonic/news/More-Irish-acts-added-to-Eurosonic-bill/6086974.html More Irish acts added to Eurosonic bill 3 December 2009 4 December 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20091207012158/http://www.hotpress.com/Eurosonic/news/More-Irish-acts-added-to-Eurosonic-bill/6086974.html 7 December 2009 live It was broadcast live in Ireland on RTÉ 2fm.http://www.hotpress.com/Eurosonic/news/2fm-announce-live-Eurosonic-broadcast/6125760.html 2fm announce live Eurosonic broadcast 18 December 2009 18 December 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100102025755/http://hotpress.com/Eurosonic/news/2fm-announce-live-Eurosonic-broadcast/6125760.html 2 January 2010 live Aftermath of 2010 Haiti earthquake: 15 January: Concern Worldwide's Emergency Appeal fundraiser was held at the weekly Rock' n' Roll club Shakedown in Pacino's on Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.http://www.hotpress.com/Shakedown/news/Concern-fundraiser-for-Haiti-earthquake-victims/6156076.html Concern fundraiser for Haiti earthquake victims 14 December 2009 22 December 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100117173310/http://www.hotpress.com/Shakedown/news/Concern-fundraiser-for-Haiti-earthquake-victims/6156076.html 17 January 2010 live 22 January: Bono performed the collaborative effort "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)" at the live televised Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief charity telethon.http://www.hotpress.com/Bono/news/Bono-in-hope-for-Haiti-gig/6160058.html Bono in hope for Haiti gig 18 December 2009 22 December 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100121144739/http://www.hotpress.com/Bono/news/Bono-in-hope-for-Haiti-gig/6160058.html 21 January 2010 live 24 January: Glen Hansard performed a benefit concert for Haiti in Whelan's, Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/Glen%20Hansard/news/Glen-Hansard-plays-Haitian-benefit-in-Whelans-this-weekend/6166329.html Glen Hansard plays Haitian benefit in Whelan's this weekend 20 December 2009 22 December 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100124213605/http://www.hotpress.com/Glen%20Hansard/news/Glen-Hansard-plays-Haitian-benefit-in-Whelans-this-weekend/6166329.html 24 January 2010 live 24 January: Noise Control headlined the Help Haiti Fundraising Extravaganza in the Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 2.http://www.hotpress.com/Noise%20Control/news/Noise-Control-play-Haiti-benefit/6166705.html Noise Control play Haiti benefit 21 December 2009 22 December 2009 Hot Press 31 January: The Answer and David Holmes were among the headlining acts at the Belfast 4 Haiti event.http://www.hotpress.com/Belfast%204%20Haiti/news/The-Answer--David-Holmes-headline-Belfast-4-Haiti-fundraisers/6164731.html The Answer & David Holmes headline Belfast 4 Haiti fundraisers 19 December 2009 22 December 2009 Hot Press On 31 January, the 52nd Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles, United States. Beoga were nominated in the Best Contemporary World Music Album category for their album The Incident.http://www.hotpress.com/Beoga/news/Beoga-bag-Grammy-nomination/6007186.html Beoga bag Grammy nomination 9 November 2009 10 November 2009 Hot Press U2 received three nominations.http://www.hotpress.com/U2/news/U2-receive-three-Grammy-nominations/6088725.html U2 receive three Grammy nominations 3 December 2009 4 December 2009 Hot Presshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8392263.stm Beyonce and Taylor Swift lead Grammy nominations 3 December 2009 4 December 2009 BBC https://web.archive.org/web/20091204051627/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8392263.stm 4 December 2009 live Imelda May performed at the awards ceremony alongside Jeff Beck on the Les Paul tribute, "How High the Moon".http://www.hotpress.com/Imelda%20May/news/Imelda-May-shines-at-the-Grammys/6189150.html Imelda May shines at the Grammys 1 February 2010 5 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100204133330/http://www.hotpress.com/Imelda%20May/news/Imelda-May-shines-at-the-Grammys/6189150.html 4 February 2010 livehttp://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1170024&lang=eng_news Irish singer Imelda May performs on Grammys 1 February 2010 5 February 2010 Taiwan News https://web.archive.org/web/20100204095358/http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1170024&lang=eng_news 4 February 2010 live May, the second Irish act to perform at the awards in their history, was praised by American critics for "the strong Irish inflection of her pronunciation".Ken Sweeney http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/rising-irish-star-imelda-steals--the-show-2043555.html Rising Irish star Imelda steals the show 2 February 2010 5 February 2010 Irish IndependentAoife Anderson https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/imeldas-so-bored-to-be-with-beyonce-and-lady-gaga-at-grammys-party/27940763.html https://archive.today/20120804024729/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/imeldas-so-bored-to-be-with-beyonce-and-lady-gaga-at-grammys-party-2044031.html live 4 August 2012 Imelda's so bored to be with Beyonce and Lady Gaga at Grammys party 2 February 2010 5 February 2010 Evening Herald Brian Boyd https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2010/0130/1224263415843.html Liberties belle 30 January 2010 5 February 2010 The Irish TimesAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot February Aftermath of 2010 Haiti earthquake: On 3 February, Michelle Doherty hosted Haiti Aid at Whelan's and The Village in Dublin, featuring Ham Sandwich, O Emperor, The Chapters and Patrick Kelleher.http://www.hotpress.com/Ham%20Sandwich/news/Lineup-announced-for-Haiti-Aid-taking-place-in-Whelans-and-The-Village-on-Tuesday-February-3/6188688.html Line-up announced for Haiti Aid, taking place in Whelan's and The Village on Tuesday February 3 29 January 2010 29 January 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100205080225/http://www.hotpress.com/Ham%20Sandwich/news/Lineup-announced-for-Haiti-Aid-taking-place-in-Whelans-and-The-Village-on-Tuesday-February-3/6188688.html 5 February 2010 live On 11 February, Cathy Davey, The Chapters, Julie Feeney and Villagers were scheduled to perform at a Drop Haiti's Debt fundraiser in Vicar Street.http://www.hotpress.com/Cathy%20Davey/news/Cathy-Davey-Villagers--more-for-Drop-Haitis-Debt-gig/6189258.html Cathy Davey, Villagers & more for Drop Haiti's Debt gig 1 February 2010 5 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100204160608/http://www.hotpress.com/Cathy%20Davey/news/Cathy-Davey-Villagers--more-for-Drop-Haitis-Debt-gig/6189258.html 4 February 2010 live This was later cancelled due to "unavoidable circumstances".http://www.hotpress.com/Cathy%20Davey/news/Drop-Haitis-Debt-gig-cancelled/6208214.html 'Drop Haiti's Debt' gig cancelled 10 February 2010 11 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100213025134/http://www.hotpress.com/Cathy%20Davey/news/Drop-Haitis-Debt-gig-cancelled/6208214.html 13 February 2010 live On 27 February, Clash Jam Wallop, The Dubtones, Aces Wild, Primitevo and Skelton Crew are among the acts scheduled to perform at Aid for Haiti in Button Factory, Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/news/Aid-for-Haiti-gig-at-Button-Factory/6226306.html 'Aid for Haiti' gig at Button Factory 18 February 2010 20 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100225184711/http://www.hotpress.com/news/Aid-for-Haiti-gig-at-Button-Factory/6226306.html 25 February 2010 live In February 2010, U2 won "Best Live Production" for their U2 360° Tour at the 2009 Total Production Awards in London.http://www.hotpress.com/U2/news/U2-win-360-Tour-Award/6208398.html U2 win 360 Tour Award 11 February 2010 12 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100213024125/http://www.hotpress.com/U2/news/U2-win-360-Tour-Award/6208398.html 13 February 2010 liveIan Youngs http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8505388.stm U2 tour gets thumbs up from gig crews at TPI Awards 9 February 2010 12 February 2010 BBC https://web.archive.org/web/20100212063231/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8505388.stm 12 February 2010 liveOli Simpson http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a202365/u2-tour-voted-best-stage-show-of-2009.html U2 tour voted 'best stage show of 2009' 9 February 2010 12 February 2010 Digital Spy https://web.archive.org/web/20100213164552/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a202365/u2-tour-voted-best-stage-show-of-2009.html 13 February 2010 live On 19 February, the 2010 Ireland Music Awards took place at the RDS in Dublin, presented by Amanda Byram.http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0107/meteors.html All-star lineup announced for Meteors 7 January 2010 7 January 2010 RTÉ https://web.archive.org/web/20100114015301/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0107/meteors.html 14 January 2010 live On 23 February, the first 33 acts were announced at the Oxegen 2010 launch at The Academy.http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/hip-hop-acts-top-the-bill-for-oxegen-2010-2075938.html Hip hop acts top the bill for Oxegen 2010 23 February 2010 23 February 2010 Irish IndependentRonan McGreevy https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0224/1224265091959.html Eminem to rap up dance-focused Oxegen 24 February 2010 23 February 2010 The Irish Times 25 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101025114755/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0224/1224265091959.html deadhttp://www.hotpress.com/Oxegen%202010/news/Update-Oxegen-lineup-announced/6260960.html Update: Oxegen line-up announced 23 February 2010 23 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100329195228/http://www.hotpress.com/Oxegen%202010/news/Update-Oxegen-lineup-announced/6260960.html 29 March 2010 livehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8530797.stm Eminem tops the bill for Oxegen music festival 23 February 2010 23 February 2010 BBC News On 26 February, Eleanor McEvoy began her 2010 Australian Tour at Nannup Folk Festival in Western Australia, with the final date due on 21 March as part of the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Sydney.http://www.hotpress.com/Eleanor%20McEvoy/news/McEvoy-Irish-gig-before-down-under-tour/6188272.html McEvoy Irish gig before down under tour 28 January 2010 28 January 2010 Hot Press On 26 February, Prince settled his court case with MCD Productions which had sued the musician after he cancelled a 2008 Croke Park concert at short notice.http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0226/prince.html Prince & MCD settle concert case 26 February 2010 3 March 2010 RTÉ https://web.archive.org/web/20100408093519/http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0226/prince.html 8 April 2010 livehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8539066.stm Prince settles cancelled Dublin gig case 26 February 2010 3 March 2010 BBC https://web.archive.org/web/20100305032226/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8539066.stm 5 March 2010 live March On 3 March, the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year 2009 was awarded during a live ceremony at Vicar Street, Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/Choice%20Music%20Prize/news/Choice-Music-Prize-date-announced/6064526.html Choice Music Prize date announced 26 November 2009 27 November 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20091129122607/http://www.hotpress.com/Choice%20Music%20Prize/news/Choice-Music-Prize-date-announced/6064526.html 29 November 2009 live It was awarded to Adrian Crowley for his album Season of the Sparks.http://www.hotpress.com/Choice%20Music%20Prize/news/Adrian-Crowley-wins-the-Choice-Music-Prize/6299855.html Adrian Crowley wins the Choice Music Prize! 3 March 2010 3 March 2010 Hot Press On 4 March, The Saw Doctors commenced their first Australian tour for seventeen years in Perth. The tour included a Saint Patrick's Day show in Sydney.http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Saw%20Doctors/news/Saw-Doctors-to-embark-on-Australian-tour/6156384.html Saw Doctors to embark on Australian tour 15 January 2010 22 January 2010 Hot Press On 8 March, Arcade Fire and Fatboy Slim were announced for Oxegen 2010, with this being Arcade Fire's first 2010 European show to be announced.Robin Murray http://www.clashmusic.com/news/arcade-fire-for-oxegen Arcade Fire For Oxegen: Irish Festival Expands 8 March 2010 8 March 2010 Clashhttp://www.hotpress.com/Oxegen%202010/news/Arcade-Fire--Fatboy-Slim-added-to-Oxegen-lineup/6301412.html Arcade Fire & Fatboy Slim added to Oxegen line-up 8 March 2010 8 March 2010 Hot Presshttps://www.nme.com/news/arcade-fire/50112 Arcade Fire announce European festival appearance 8 March 2010 8 March 2010 NME https://web.archive.org/web/20100310065829/http://www.nme.com/news/arcade-fire/50112 10 March 2010 live On 12 March, the 20th anniversary show of Power of Dreams's internationally successful album Immigrants, Emigrants and Me took place at Whelan's in Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/Power%20Of%20Dreams/news/Power-of-Dreams-20th-Anniversary-Show/6156060.html Power of Dreams: 20th Anniversary Show 14 January 2010 22 January 2010 Hot Press On 12 and 13 March, Delorentos and Something Happens performed at a festival event for Saint Patrick's Day in Den Haag (The Hague).http://www.hotpress.com/Delorentos/news/Delorentos-and-Something-Happens-for-St-Patricks-Festival-in-Netherlands/6226159.html Delorentos and Something Happens for St Patrick's Festival in Netherlands 17 February 2010 20 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100221053242/http://www.hotpress.com/Delorentos/news/Delorentos-and-Something-Happens-for-St-Patricks-Festival-in-Netherlands/6226159.html 21 February 2010 live Between 15 and 20 March 2010: The Waterboys performed twenty poems by William Butler Yeats set to music in the Abbey Theatre, Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/Mike%20Scott/news/Mike%20Scott%20sets%2020%20Yeats%20poems%20to%20music/5735467.html Mike Scott sets 20 Yeats poems to music 4 August 2009 5 August 2009 Hot Press All dates had sold out by January: a fifth date was announced for 20 November at the Grand Canal Theatre.http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Waterboys/news/The-Waterboys-announce-extra-Yeats-date/6133588.html The Waterboys announce extra Yeats date 8 January 2010 14 January 2010 Hot Press On 17 March, Laura Izibor attended a party at the White House, Washington, D.C., United States at the invitation of President of the United States Barack Obama.http://www.hotpress.com/Laura%20Izibor/news/Laura-Izibor-receives-invitation-to-The-White-House/6308871.html Laura Izibor receives invitation to The White House 11 March 2010 11 March 2010 Hot Presshttp://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0312/iziborl.html Singer Izibor invited to White House 12 March 2010 12 March 2010 RTÉ https://web.archive.org/web/20100419080902/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0312/iziborl.html 19 April 2010 live On 17 and 19 March, Irish artists performed at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, United States.http://www.hotpress.com/Music%20From%20Ireland/news/Music-From-Ireland-SXSW-lineup-revealed/6226036.html Music From Ireland SXSW line-up revealed 17 February 2010 20 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100219053451/http://www.hotpress.com/Music%20From%20Ireland/news/Music-From-Ireland-SXSW-lineup-revealed/6226036.html 19 February 2010 live On 19 March, the first acts of the 2010 Indie-pendence line-up were announced.http://www.hotpress.com/Indie-Pendence/news/IndiePendence-lineup-revealed/6340854.html Indie-Pendence line-up revealed 19 March 2010 19 March 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100322225704/http://www.hotpress.com/Indie-Pendence/news/IndiePendence-lineup-revealed/6340854.html 22 March 2010 live On 23 March, Christy Moore and John Spillane performed a show in aid of the 2010 Haiti earthquake at Vicar Street, with proceeds given to GOAL.http://www.hotpress.com/Christy%20Moore/news/Christy-Moore--John-Spillane-play-Haiti-benefit/6189390.html Christy Moore & John Spillane play Haiti benefit 2 February 2010 5 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100205080214/http://www.hotpress.com/Christy%20Moore/news/Christy-Moore--John-Spillane-play-Haiti-benefit/6189390.html 5 February 2010 live On 24 March, Electric Picnic 2010 was launched.http://www.hotpress.ie/Electric%20Picnic%202010/news/Electric-Picnic-lineup-announced/6341890.html Electric Picnic line-up announced 24 March 2010 24 March 2010 Hot Presshttps://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2010/0326/1224267085900.html Electrifying line-up for the Picnic 26 March 2010 26 March 2010 The Irish Times Wednesday’s line-up announcement – which also included Roxy Music, LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack, Modest Mouse, Jónsi, Fever Ray and Beach House – was greeted with a largely positive response from fans. Tickets go on sale today.August 2026 InternetArchiveBot http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/lineup-for-electric-picnic-unveiled-2110381.html Line-up for Electric Picnic unveiled 24 March 2010 26 March 2010 Irish Independent On 25 March, the 2010 IMRO Showcase Tour began in Belfast, continuing until 1 May at The Academy, Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/IMRO%20Showcase%20Tour/news/IMRO-Showcase-Tour-acts-unveiled/6302622.html IMRO Showcase Tour acts unveiled 11 March 2010 11 March 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100414193935/http://www.hotpress.com/IMRO%20Showcase%20Tour/news/IMRO-Showcase-Tour-acts-unveiled/6302622.html 14 April 2010 live On 30 March, several new additions to the Oxegen 2010 line-up were announced: these included Dizzee Rascal, Julian Casablancas, Groove Armada, The Black Keys, The Cribs, The Stranglers and Earth, Wind & Fire.http://www.hotpress.ie/Oxegen/news/More-Oxegen-additions/6365363.html More Oxegen additions! 30 March 2010 30 March 2010 Hot Presshttp://www.clashmusic.com/news/julian-casablancas-for-oxegen Julian Casblancas For Oxegen: New Additions to Irish Event 1 April 2010 1 April 2010 Clash https://web.archive.org/web/20100405065735/http://www.clashmusic.com/news/julian-casablancas-for-oxegen 5 April 2010 live April On 2 April (Good Friday), Dave Couse released his third solo album Alonewalk featuring a duet with Cathal Coughlan on the track "Good Friday".https://www.independent.ie/life/good-friday-im-in-love/26650640.html 'Good Friday' I'm in love 17 April 2010 Irish Independent 3 April 2026 On 7 April, the line-up for Castlepalooza was announced, with tickets going on sale two days later.http://www.hotpress.com/Mercury%20Rev/news/UPDATE-Full-Castlepalooza-lineup/6371064.html UPDATE: Full Castlepalooza line-up! 7 April 2010 7 April 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100411144345/http://www.hotpress.com/Mercury%20Rev/news/UPDATE-Full-Castlepalooza-lineup/6371064.html 11 April 2010 live On 8 April, six bands competed in the King Kong Club Grand Final music competition at The Village in Dublin.http://www.hotpress.ie/news/Band-competition-announced-for-the-Village/6368956.html Band competition announced for the Village 1 April 2010 1 April 2010 Hot Press On 16 April, Ireland's first National Music Day took place, with free live events around the country in locations such as Cork, Limerick and Portlaoise being broadcast on RTÉ lyric fm.http://www.hotpress.com/news/National-Music-Day-set-to-take-place-next-week/6390382.html National Music Day set to take place next week 9 April 2010 9 April 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100412023240/http://www.hotpress.com/news/National-Music-Day-set-to-take-place-next-week/6390382.html 12 April 2010 live On 13 April, Mindfield, scheduled for 30 April to 2 May, was postponed until Electric Picnic 2010 after several of the acts who intended to be there were distracted by the announcement of 2010 United Kingdom general election for 6 May.http://www.hotpress.com/Mindfield/news/MindField-festival-postponed/6395016.html MindField festival postponed 13 April 2010 13 April 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100416151634/http://www.hotpress.com/Mindfield/news/MindField-festival-postponed/6395016.html 16 April 2010 live On 17 April, 18 and 20 April April: Whitney Houston played three dates at the O2, Dublin, as part of her first tour for at least eleven years.Jane Last http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/whitneys-comeback-tour-hits-dublin-1914568.html https://archive.today/20130217175021/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/whitneys-comeback-tour-hits-dublin-1914568.html dead 17 February 2013 Whitney's comeback tour hits Dublin 15 October 2009 24 October 2009 Evening Herald http://www.hotpress.com/Whitney%20Houston/news/Whitney%20-%20New%20album%20and%20Dublin%20concerts/5891230.html Whitney – New album and Dublin concerts 15 October 2009 24 October 2009 Hot Presshttp://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/third-gig-at-02-for-soul-diva-houston-1922383.html https://web.archive.org/web/20091026133455/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/third-gig-at-02-for-soul-diva-houston-1922383.html dead 26 October 2009 Third gig at 02 for soul diva Houston 23 October 2009 24 October 2009 Evening Herald On 20 April, Duckworth Lewis Method's Neil Hannon and Thomas Walsh were nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for their debut album.http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article7102808.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20110615082344/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article7102808.ece dead 15 June 2011 Paolo Nutini, Dizzee Rascal and cricket album up for Ivor Novellos 20 April 2010 20 April 2010 The Times London Patrick Foster May On 7 May, Kiss played a date in Dublin, taking place at the O2, as part of their Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour.March 2010 On 11 May and 12 May, Metallica played their first shows in Belfast for more than two decades, taking place at the Odyssey.http://www.hotpress.com/Metallica/news/Metallica--extra-tickets-go-on-sale/6208139.html Metallica – extra tickets go on sale 10 February 2010 12 February 2010 Hot Press Metallica will play two dates at Belfast's Odyssey Arena this year as part of their World Magnetic Tour – on May 11 and 12. These will be the 2010 Grammy nominees' first Belfast shows in over two decades. https://web.archive.org/web/20100213025648/http://www.hotpress.com/Metallica/news/Metallica--extra-tickets-go-on-sale/6208139.html 13 February 2010 live 20 May – Ivor Novello Awards at Grosvenor House Hotel, London: Duckworth Lewis Method's Neil Hannon and Thomas Walsh were defeated by Paolo Nutini in their category.http://www.hotpress.com/Duckworth-Lewis%20Method/news/Disappointment-for-Duckworth-Lewis-Method/6534687.html Disappointment for Duckworth Lewis Method 20 May 2010 20 May 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100523161740/http://www.hotpress.com/Duckworth-Lewis%20Method/news/Disappointment-for-Duckworth-Lewis-Method/6534687.html 23 May 2010 live June On 2 June, a statue of Rory Gallagher was unveiled in his birthplace of Ballyshannon, County Donegal.http://www.hotpress.com/news/Rory%20Gallagher%20statue%20sketch%20revealed/5738229.html Rory Gallagher statue sketch revealed 19 August 2009 19 August 2009 Hot Press On 3 June, the line-up for Arthur's Day 2010 was announced, including Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini, José González, and The View.http://www.hotpress.com/Snow%20Patrol/news/Guinness-Arthurs-Day-2010-LineUp-Confirmed/6538047.html Guinness Arthur's Day 2010 Line-Up Confirmed 3 June 2010 3 June 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100604235703/http://www.hotpress.com/Snow%20Patrol/news/Guinness-Arthurs-Day-2010-LineUp-Confirmed/6538047.html 4 June 2010 live On 5 June, Snow Patrol played Ward Park in Bangor, County Down, supported by Lisa Hannigan, Band of Horses and General Fiasco. The concert was broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland at a later date.http://www.hotpress.com/Snow%20Patrol/news/BBC-Northern-Ireland-to-broadcast-Snow-Patrol-gig/6535298.html BBC Northern Ireland to broadcast Snow Patrol gig 24 May 2010 24 May 2010 Hot Press On 5 June, Westlife played Croke Park, Dublin, with JLS for support.http://www.hotpress.com/Westlife/news/Westlife-announce-Croke-Park-show/6092691.html Westlife announce Croke Park show 4 December 2009 4 December 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20091207021142/http://www.hotpress.com/Westlife/news/Westlife-announce-Croke-Park-show/6092691.html 7 December 2009 liveCaitlin McBride http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/westlife-set-to-wow-croke-park-with-jls-1964509.html https://archive.today/20130217180354/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/westlife-set-to-wow-croke-park-with-jls-1964509.html dead 17 February 2013 Westlife set to wow Croke Park with JLS 4 December 2009 4 December 2009 Evening Herald http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/westlife-to-kick-off-new-tour-in-belfast-14587072.html Westlife to kick off new tour in Belfast 4 December 2009 4 December 2009 The Belfast Telegraph John & Edward were later announced as another support act.Melanie Finn https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/louis-reveals-secret-of-fresh-face/27940513.html Louis reveals secret of fresh face 30 January 2010 30 January 2010 Evening Herald live https://web.archive.org/web/20100203023035/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/louis-reveals-secret-of-fresh-face-2040737.html 3 February 2010 On 8 June, Rage Against the Machine played The O2 in Dublin, with support from Gallows.http://www.hotpress.com/Gallows/news/Rage-Against-The-Machine-announce-Gallows-as-special-guests/6226170.html Rage Against The Machine announce Gallows as special guests 17 February 2010 20 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100219053425/http://www.hotpress.com/Gallows/news/Rage-Against-The-Machine-announce-Gallows-as-special-guests/6226170.html 19 February 2010 live On 9 June, The Cranberries played at Thomond Park in their first performance in their native city for more than 15 years.Irish Special Olympics under way in Limerick http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0609/specialolympics.html RTÉ News and Current Affairs Raidió Teilifís Éireann 9 June 2010 9 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100610223005/http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0609/specialolympics.html 10 June 2010 live On 14 June, the complete day and stage breakdown of Oxegen 2010 was announced.http://www.hotpress.com/Oxegen%202010/news/MCD-announce-full-Oxegen-day-and-stage-breakdown/6593679.html MCD announce full Oxegen day and stage breakdown 14 June 2010 14 June 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100619041734/http://www.hotpress.com/Oxegen%202010/news/MCD-announce-full-Oxegen-day-and-stage-breakdown/6593679.html 19 June 2010 liveMcGreevy, Ronan https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0614/breaking39.html Arcade Fire to burn bright at Oxegen 14 June 2010 14 June 2010 The Irish Times 21 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021070609/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0614/breaking39.html dead On 23 June, Green Day played Marlay Park in Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/Green%20Day/news/Green-Day-to-play-Marlay-Park-June-2010/6099501.html Green Day to play Marlay Park, June 2010 15 December 2009 18 December 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100124013858/http://www.hotpress.com/Green%20Day/news/Green-Day-to-play-Marlay-Park-June-2010/6099501.html 24 January 2010 liveKevin Doyle http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/green-day-return-to-play-summer-marlay-park-gig-1975521.html https://archive.today/20130217205924/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/green-day-return-to-play-summer-marlay-park-gig-1975521.html dead 17 February 2013 Green Day return to play summer Marlay Park gig 15 December 2009 18 December 2009 Evening Herald Glastonbury Festival 2010: On 25 June, U2 were scheduled to headline Glastonbury Festival 2010, their first festival performance for more than a quarter of a century.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8373813.stm U2 to headline Glastonbury 2010 23 November 2009 12 February 2010 BBC On 25 May 2010, it was announced that U2 had cancelled their appearance at the festival to allow Bono's recovery from recent back surgery,U2 forced to pull out of Glastonbury http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0525/bono.html RTÉ Entertainment Raidió Teilifís Éireann 25 May 2010 25 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100527055626/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0525/bono.html 27 May 2010 live with Bono issuing a special message of his heartbreak to the fans – "I'm heartbroken" – and said "we even wrote a song especially for the festival".No tour on the horizon for U2 https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0525/breaking34.html?via=mr The Irish Times Irish Times Trust 25 May 2010 5 May 2010 21 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021031117/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0525/breaking34.html?via=mr deadU2 forced to cancel Glastonbury appearance http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/u2-forced-to-cancel-glastonbury-appearance Glastonbury 2010 Glastonbury Festivals 25 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100527113947/http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/u2-forced-to-cancel-glastonbury-appearance 27 May 2010 dead The following day it was announced that Gorillaz would fill in for U2.Gorillaz Announced as New Friday Headliners http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/gorillaz-announced-as-new-friday-headliners Glastonbury 2010 Glastonbury Festivals 26 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100529154325/http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/gorillaz-announced-as-new-friday-headliners 29 May 2010 dead Other Irish acts appearing at the festival included Two Door Cinema Club (24 June), Brian Kennedy, Julie Feeney and The Big Pink (also on 25 June), Christy Moore (26 June) and Ash, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Fionn Regan and Imelda May (27 June).http://www.hotpress.com/Glastonbury/news/Irish-acts-confirmed-for-Glastonbury/6415596.html Irish acts confirmed for Glastonbury 15 April 2010 15 April 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100418030842/http://www.hotpress.com/Glastonbury/news/Irish-acts-confirmed-for-Glastonbury/6415596.html 18 April 2010 live Cavan quintet Shouting at Planes beat more than 100 other acts to win a competition to play at the festival.http://www.hotpress.com/Shouting%20at%20Planes/news/Irish-band-beat-off-stiff-competition-to-play-the-40th-Glastonbury-festival/6593970.html Irish band beat off stiff competition to play the 40th Glastonbury festival 15 June 2010 15 June 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100618124144/http://www.hotpress.com/Shouting%20at%20Planes/news/Irish-band-beat-off-stiff-competition-to-play-the-40th-Glastonbury-festival/6593970.html 18 June 2010 live Muse were joined on stage by The Edge to perform "Where the Streets Have No Name".http://www.hotpress.com/Muse/news/The-Edge-joins-Muse-at-Glasto/6654004.html The Edge joins Muse at Glasto 28 June 2010 28 June 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100702150303/http://www.hotpress.com/Muse/news/The-Edge-joins-Muse-at-Glasto/6654004.html 2 July 2010 live On 30 June, Sentinel Records closed after ten years.http://www.hotpress.com/Sentinel%20Records/news/Sentinel-Records-to-close/6537805.html Sentinel Records to close 2 June 2010 2 June 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100604235809/http://www.hotpress.com/Sentinel%20Records/news/Sentinel-Records-to-close/6537805.html 4 June 2010 live July Oxegen 2010 took place from 9–11 July 2010 at Punchestown Racecourse, County Kildare.http://www.hotpress.com/news/Oxegen%202010%20dates%20revealed/5716707.html Oxegen 2010 dates revealed 23 July 2009 25 July 2009 Hot Press On 15 July, music promoter, manager and entrepreneur Derek Nally died after undergoing a myocardial infarction.http://www.hotpress.com/news/UPDATED-Tributes-pour-in-for-the-late-Derek-Nally/6728601.html UPDATED: Tributes pour in for the late Derek Nally 15 July 2010 Hot Press 15 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100718191121/http://www.hotpress.com/news/UPDATED-Tributes-pour-in-for-the-late-Derek-Nally/6728601.html 18 July 2010 live His funeral on 19 July was a crowded affair.Sweeney, Ken http://www.independent.ie/national-news/musicians-join-family-for-fond-farewell-to-promoter-2264959.html Musicians join family for fond farewell to promoter 20 July 2010 Irish Independent 20 July 2010http://www.hotpress.com/Derek%20Nally/news/Huge-crowd-for-funeral-of-Derek-Nally/6735422.html Huge crowd for funeral of Derek Nally 19 July 2010 Hot Press 19 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100722173632/http://www.hotpress.com/Derek%20Nally/news/Huge-crowd-for-funeral-of-Derek-Nally/6735422.html 22 July 2010 live On 17 July, Ryan Sheridan played Festival Internacional de Benicàssim in Spain.http://www.hotpress.com/Ryan%20Sheridan/news/RYAN-SHERIDAN-WINS-BENICASSIM-SLOT/6593258.html RYAN SHERIDAN WINS BENICASSIM SLOT 11 June 2010 11 June 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100614190252/http://www.hotpress.com/Ryan%20Sheridan/news/RYAN-SHERIDAN-WINS-BENICASSIM-SLOT/6593258.html 14 June 2010 live On 20 July, Villagers were shortlisted for the 2010 Mercury Prize for the album Becoming a Jackal.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10696387 Paul Weller heads up Mercury prize nominations 20 July 2010 BBC News BBC 20 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100720185802/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10696387 20 July 2010 livehttp://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-50268720100720 https://archive.today/20130104214754/http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-50268720100720 dead 4 January 2013 Dizzee Rascal, The xx tipped for Mercury Prize 20 July 2010 Reuters 20 July 2010Burke, Fiona https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/its-the-day-of-the-jackal-for-mercury-nominee-conor/27957337.html https://archive.today/20120803013130/http://www.herald.ie/national-news/its-the-day-of-the-jackal-for-mercury-nominee-conor-2266471.html live 3 August 2012 It's the day of the Jackal for Mercury nominee Conor 21 July 2010 Evening Herald Independent News & Media 21 July 2010 http://www.hotpress.com/Mercury%20Music%20Prize/news/Villagers-nominated-for-the-Mercury-Music-Prize/6746751.html Villagers nominated for the Mercury Music Prize 20 July 2010 20 July 2010 Hot PressTaylor, Charlie https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0720/breaking27.html Villagers make Mercury shortlist 20 July 2010 The Irish Times Irish Times Trust 20 July 2010 21 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021163708/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0720/breaking27.html deadTopping, Alexandra https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jul/20/mercury-prize-shortlist-banjos-beards Mercury prize shortlist sees return of banjos but barely a beard in sight 20 July 2010 The Guardian 20 July 2010 London https://web.archive.org/web/20100722220953/http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/jul/20/mercury-prize-shortlist-banjos-beards 22 July 2010 livePower, Ed http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/the-villager-whos-the-toast-of-the-town-2265896.html The Villager who's the toast of the town . . . 21 July 2010 Irish Independent Independent News & Media 21 July 2010 On 23 July Frantic Jack released their debut album 'Independence' and third single Hold On which peaked at No.9 in the Irish charts a week later On 30 July, Westlife played Lissadell House in County Sligo, their home county,http://www.hotpress.com/Westlife/news/Westlife-added-to-Lissadell-House-lineup/6514079.html Westlife added to Lissadell House line-up 7 May 2010 7 May 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100510215613/http://www.hotpress.com/Westlife/news/Westlife-added-to-Lissadell-House-lineup/6514079.html 10 May 2010 live and Iron Maiden played The O2, Dublin. On 31 July, Leonard Cohen played Lissadell House in County Sligo.http://www.hotpress.com/Leonard%20Cohen/news/Leonard-Cohen-confirms-Sligo/6418667.html Leonard Cohen confirms Sligo 17 April 2010 17 April 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100421041313/http://www.hotpress.com/Leonard%20Cohen/news/Leonard-Cohen-confirms-Sligo/6418667.html 21 April 2010 live August In August, Slane Concert 2010 was to occur and was expected to involve an "international artist".Lord Henry Mountcharles https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/celebrity-diary-lord-henry-mountcharles/27941927.html Celebrity Diary: Lord Henry Mountcharles 12 February 2010 12 February 2010 Evening Herald At the moment, I'm putting a concert together with Denis for this August. It will be an international artist, but I have a reputation for being very secretive. Unless I'm convinced that the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed, I'm not saying anything, and that's been my policy for 30 years. live https://archive.today/20120804232310/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/celebrity-diary-lord-henry-mountcharles-2060859.html 4 August 2012 It was later announced that there would be no 2010 concert in Slane. On 11 August, Liberty Kings guitarist Eoghan Mac Aoidh was killed in a traffic collision in Leicestershire, England, UK.http://www.hotpress.com/Eoghan%20Mac%20Aoidh/news/Eoghan-Mac-Aoidh-RIP/6788235.html Eoghan Mac Aoidh R.I.P. 12 August 2010 12 August 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100815193207/http://www.hotpress.com/Eoghan%20Mac%20Aoidh/news/Eoghan-Mac-Aoidh-RIP/6788235.html 15 August 2010 liveMcBride, Caitlin http://www.herald.ie/national-news/dublin-musician-killed-in-tragic-car-crash-as-bandmate-fights-for-life-2296033.html Dublin musician killed in tragic car crash as bandmate fights for life 13 August 2010 13 August 2010 Evening Herald dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100816114834/http://www.herald.ie/national-news/dublin-musician-killed-in-tragic-car-crash-as-bandmate-fights-for-life-2296033.html 16 August 2010 On 19 August, a man committed suicide during a concert by The Swell Season in the U.S. state of California.http://www.hotpress.com/news/6824929.html The Swell Season issue suicide tragedy statement to Hot Press 20 August 2010 20 August 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100823073727/http://www.hotpress.com/news/6824929.html 23 August 2010 livehttp://www.hotpress.com/news/6825372.html Man killed at Swell Season concert named 23 August 2010 23 August 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100826082600/http://www.hotpress.com/news/6825372.html 26 August 2010 live On 27 and 29 August, The Mighty Stef performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Mighty%20Stef/news/Mighty-Stef--festival-dates-and-new-single/6787896.html Mighty Stef – festival dates and new single 9 August 2010 9 August 2010 Hot Press September On 1 September, Guns N' Roses performed at The O2, Dublin as part of their Chinese Democracy World Tour. Axl Rose was bottled off the stage.https://www.nme.com/news/guns-n-roses/52831 Axl Rose bottled offstage at Guns N' Roses' Dublin gig 2 September 2010 2 September 2010 NME https://web.archive.org/web/20100904083119/http://www.nme.com/news/guns-n-roses/52831 4 September 2010 liveMichaels, Sean https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/sep/03/guns-roses-bottled-offstage-dublin Guns N' Roses bottled off stage in Dublin 3 September 2010 3 September 2010 The Guardian London https://web.archive.org/web/20100905064055/http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/sep/03/guns-roses-bottled-offstage-dublin 5 September 2010 livehttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/arts_entertainment/fans+anger+erupts+over+late+guns+n+roses+shows/3759777 Fans anger erupts over late Guns N' Roses shows 3 September 2010 3 September 2010 Channel 4 News https://web.archive.org/web/20100905002542/http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/arts_entertainment/fans%2Banger%2Berupts%2Bover%2Blate%2Bguns%2Bn%2Broses%2Bshows/3759777 5 September 2010 live McDonagh, Patricia http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/no-refunds-for-angry-rock-fans-2322930.html No refunds for angry rock fans 3 September 2010 3 September 2010 Irish Independent The band also played the Odyssey Arena, Belfast the night before, the first time that Guns N' Roses played indoor shows in Ireland. On 3, 4 & 5 September, the Electric Picnic 2010 took place in Stradbally, County Laois. On 7 September, the winner of the 2010 Mercury Prize was announced, with Villagers shortlisted. On 23 September, Arthur's Day 2010 occurred in Cork, Dublin and Galway. On 24 & 25 September, Michael Bublé 'performed at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/Michael%20Buble/news/Michael-Buble-confirmed-for-the-Aviva-Stadium/6243195.html Michael Buble confirmed for the Aviva Stadium 20 February 2010 20 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100223045247/http://www.hotpress.com/Michael%20Buble/news/Michael-Buble-confirmed-for-the-Aviva-Stadium/6243195.html 23 February 2010 live October On 2 & 3 October, The Music Show occurred at the RDS, Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Music%20Show/news/Music-industry-squares-up-to-the-Government-at-The-Music-Show/7018079.html Music industry squares up to the Government at The Music Show 2 October 2010 2 October 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101012184707/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Music%20Show/news/Music-industry-squares-up-to-the-Government-at-The-Music-Show/7018079.html 12 October 2010 liveMangan, Stephen McGreevy, Ronan https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/1004/1224280311050.html Musicians criticise Government on downloads 4 October 2010 4 October 2010 The Irish Times https://web.archive.org/web/20101118063053/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/1004/1224280311050.html 18 November 2010 live On 29 October, it was announced that Kings of Leon would headline Slane Concert in 2011, the 30th anniversary event.Carbery, Genevieve https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/1029/breaking53.html Kings of Leon confirmed for Slane 29 October 2010 29 October 2010 The Irish Times 20 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111020023533/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/1029/breaking53.html deadO'Connell, Edel http://www.independent.ie/national-news/rock-royalty-to-headline-slane-2400556.html Rock royalty to headline Slane: Kings of Leon will crown 30th anniversary 30 October 2010 30 October 2010 Irish Independenthttp://www.hotpress.com/Kings%20Of%20Leon/news/Kings-Of-Leon-to-headline-Slane-2011/7202435.html Kings Of Leon to headline Slane 2011 29 October 2010 29 October 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101101181251/http://www.hotpress.com/Kings%20Of%20Leon/news/Kings-Of-Leon-to-headline-Slane-2011/7202435.html 1 November 2010 live All 80,000 tickets sold out in 40 minutes when they went on sale one week later.http://www.hotpress.com/Kings%20Of%20Leon/news/Slane-sells-out-in-just-40-minutes-this-morning/7221529.html Slane sells out in just 40 minutes this morning 5 November 2010 5 November 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101109053711/http://www.hotpress.com/Kings%20Of%20Leon/news/Slane-sells-out-in-just-40-minutes-this-morning/7221529.html 9 November 2010 live November On 24 November, the IMTV Awards took place at The Academy in Dublin.IMTV Awards Recognise Finest Irish Videos entertainment.ie 23 November 2010 http://entertainment.ie/music/news/IMTV-Awards-Recognise-Finest-Irish-Videos/55298.htm 7 February 2012 On 5 November, the BBC, the UK's public service broadcaster, issued an apology to Bob Geldof and the Band Aid Trust, after falsely claiming that money raised for Ethiopia was used to buy weapons instead.http://www.hotpress.com/Bob%20Geldof/news/BBC-apologises-to-Geldof/7221477.html BBC apologises to Geldof 5 November 2010 5 November 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101109053701/http://www.hotpress.com/Bob%20Geldof/news/BBC-apologises-to-Geldof/7221477.html 9 November 2010 live December In December, Oxegen 2011 was launched, with headline acts Arctic Monkeys, blink-182 and Foo Fighters.McBride, Caitlin https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/oxegen-to-blow-away-competition-as-arctic-monkeys-join-foo-fighters/27968911.html Oxegen to blow away competition as Arctic Monkeys join Foo Fighters 14 December 2010 Evening Herald Independent News & Media 14 December 2010https://www.nme.com/news/blink-182/54260 Blink-182 to headline Oxegen festival 2011: Reunited trio to join Foo Fighters and Arctic Monkeys at Irish event 15 December 2010 NME 15 December 2010McGreevy, Ronan https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/1213/breaking30.html Foo Fighters set to rock Oxegen 13 December 2010 The Irish Times Irish Times Trust 13 December 2010 20 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111120144514/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/1213/breaking30.html dead On 10 December, The Coronas played a headlining show at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin.http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Coronas/news/The-Coronas-announce-Olympia-Theatre-show/6150596.html The Coronas announce Olympia Theatre show 12 January 2010 14 January 2010 Hot Press On 11 December, Kings of Leon played at The O2 to keep up with demand after their 2011 Slane Concert headliner sold out in 40 minutes. From 27 December until 2 January, The Saw Doctors performed on a national Christmas tour of Ireland.http://www.rte.ie/ten/2010/1218/sawdoctors.html Saw Doctors announce Christmas tour 18 December 2010 18 December 2010 RTÉ Bands disbanded Alphastates (18 February)http://www.hotpress.com/Alphastates/news/Alphastates-explain-split/6188691.html Alphastates explain split 29 January 2010 5 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100205080158/http://www.hotpress.com/Alphastates/news/Alphastates-explain-split/6188691.html 5 February 2010 live The Upgrades (26 March) John Moore leaves HamsandwicH (12 April) Glyder (October)http://www.hotpress.com/Glyder/news/Glyder-split/7018419.html Glyder split 6 October 2010 6 October 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101012012833/http://www.hotpress.com/Glyder/news/Glyder-split/7018419.html 12 October 2010 live Bands reformed The Hitchers (February)http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Hitchers/news/Hitchers-reunion-confirmed/6088557.html Hitchers reunion confirmed 3 December 2009 4 December 2009 Hot Press Thin Lizzy Albums & EPs Below is a list of notable albums & EPs released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2010. October 2021 Issue date Album title Artist Source Sales Notes Early 2010 Mother Courage and Her Children Duke Special http://www.hotpress.com/Duke%20Special/news/Duke-Special-releases-rarities-album--EP-boxset/6047347.html Duke Special releases rarities album + EP box-set 23 November 2009 27 November 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20091126022702/http://www.hotpress.com/Duke%20Special/news/Duke-Special-releases-rarities-album--EP-boxset/6047347.html 26 November 2009 live 30 January Sounds of System BreakdownNovember 2009 Sounds of System Breakdown http://www.hotpress.com/Sounds%20of%20System%20Breakdown/news/Sounds-of-System-Breakdown-Free-Download/6025207.html Sounds of System Breakdown Free Download 13 November 2009 13 November 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20091115134741/http://www.hotpress.com/Sounds%20of%20System%20Breakdown/news/Sounds-of-System-Breakdown-Free-Download/6025207.html 15 November 2009 live Launched on Saturday, 30 January 2010 in The Village on Wexford Street, Dublin. 4 February Caterpillar Sarabande Vyvienne Long http://www.hotpress.com/Vyvienne%20Long/news/Vyvienne-Long-announces-Irish-tour/6164950.html Vyvienne Long announces Irish tour 19 January 2010 22 January 2010 Hot Press 13 February Strobelight and Torture Paranoid Visions http://www.hotpress.com/news/Paranoid-Visions-release-Stardust-disaster-EP/6166314.html Paranoid Visions release Stardust disaster EP 20 January 2010 22 January 2010 Hot Press In memory of the victims of the 1981 Stardust fire, available as a three-track 7" and six-track CD. 19 February The Post War Musical Pilotlight http://www.hotpress.com/Pilotlight/news/Pilotlight-album-due-next-month/6166543.html Pilotlight album due next month 21 January 2010 22 January 2010 Hot Press Produced by Dave Odlum after recording in France. 26 February Kingdom of Ghosts Humanzi http://www.hotpress.com/Humanzi/news/Humanzi-set-album-release-date/6208571.html Humanzi set album release date 12 February 2010 12 February 2010 Hot Press Recorded in Berlin. __ March Desecrations The Holy Roman Army http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Holy%20Roman%20Army/news/The-Holy-Roman-Army-release-covers-EP/6319630.html The Holy Roman Army release covers EP 12 March 2010 12 March 2010 Hot Press Five-track covers EP. __ March Artificial Horizon U2 http://www.hotpress.com/U2/news/New-U2-remix-album/6319647.html New U2 remix album 12 March 2010 12 March 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100416015140/http://www.hotpress.com/U2/news/New-U2-remix-album/6319647.html 16 April 2010 live Remix album available to subscribers of U2.com. 8 March Brother Boyzone Fourth studio album, first since the death of Stephen Gately 5 March Dinosaur John Shelly & The Creatures http://www.hotpress.com/news/John-Shelly--The-Creatures-plot-Irish-tour/6159947.html John Shelly & The Creatures plot Irish tour 18 January 2010 22 January 2010 Hot Press Debut studio album 5 March Works for Solo Flute William Dowdall http://www.hotpress.com/William%20Dowdall/news/Dowdalls-debut-features-works-by-Irish-composers/6279961.html Dowdall's debut features works by Irish composers 26 February 2010 26 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100228185505/http://www.hotpress.com/William%20Dowdall/news/Dowdalls-debut-features-works-by-Irish-composers/6279961.html 28 February 2010 live Debut solo album from the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra performer. Officially launched at the Royal Irish Academy of Music at 18:00 on this date, available from Tower Records, iTunes, Amazon.com. 12 March Before We Say Goodbye Donnacha Costello http://www.hotpress.com/Donnacha%20Costello/news/Donnacha-Costello-announces-album-details/6190247.html Donnacha Costello announces album details 5 February 2010 5 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100208210717/http://www.hotpress.com/Donnacha%20Costello/news/Donnacha-Costello-announces-album-details/6190247.html 8 February 2010 live Recorded entirely with analogue equipment, released through Poker Flat. 12 March Stop Screaming Start Dreaming The Dirty 9s http://www.hotpress.com/Dirty%209s/news/The-Dirty-9s-announce-album-details/6208680.html The Dirty 9s announce album details 12 February 2010 12 February 2010 Hot Press Recorded in Nutshed Studio in Clara, County Offaly, produced by Greg Haver, released through Sci-Fi Girl Records, featuring the single "Corridors". 12 March Identity Parade Identity Parade Debut album. 12 March Hooba Dooba Paul Brady 14th solo album, on PeeBee Music through Proper Records UK 26 March We Albatri Oliver Cole http://www.hotpress.ie/Oliver%20Cole/news/Hot-Press-cameos-in-Oliver-Cole-video/6342108.html Hot Press cameos in Oliver Cole video 25 March 2010 26 March 2010 Hot Press Debut solo album. 26 March Forever in Disguise Daniel Jones http://www.hotpress.com/Daniel%20Jones/news/Daniel-Jones--debut-album-on-the-way/6166069.html Daniel Jones – debut album on the way 20 January 2010 22 January 2010 Hot Press Self-released debut album 26 March Friendship The Redneck Manifesto http://www.hotpress.com/Redneck%20Manifesto/news/Redneck-Manifesto-announce-album-details/6226380.html Redneck Manifesto announce album details 18 February 2010 20 February 2010 Hot Press First album for six years, ten tracks, released on Dublin indie label, the Richter Collective and available on CD Digipak, gatefold vinyl and MP3 download. 1 April Lost Trails Butterfly Explosion http://www.hotpress.ie/news/6360791.html Butterfly Explosion new album 26 March 2010 26 March 2010 Hot Presshttp://www.hotpress.ie/Butterfly%20Explosion/news/Butterfly-Explosion-album--tour-dates/6360544.html Butterfly Explosion album + tour dates 26 March 2010 26 March 2010 Hot Press Debut album released to record stores on this date after previously being available on iTunes. 2 April Alonewalk Dave Couse http://www.1969records.com/shop/couse_alonewalk.htm Alonewalk at 1969 Records 4 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100701152859/http://www.1969records.com/shop/couse_alonewalk.htm 1 July 2010 dead Third solo album. Released on Good Friday (2 April) to coincide with song on album (called "Good Friday", and featuring Cathal Coughlan). Available from 1969 Records, in stores, and on iTunes. 9 April Gentleman's Club The Dead Flags http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Dead%20Flags/news/The-Dead-Flags-confirm-album-release/6340751.html The Dead Flags confirm album release 18 March 2010 18 March 2010 Hot Press Debut album, includes lead single "Let's Start a Fire Tonight". Spring 2010 TBA Ham Sandwich http://www.hotpress.com/Ham%20Sandwich/news/Ham-Sandwich-serves-up-new-single-Out-of-the-Darkness/5988694.html Ham Sandwich serves up new single 'Out of the Darkness' 4 November 2009 5 November 2009 Hot Press Summer 2010 TBAFebruary 2010 The Saw Doctors 7th studio album, songs previewed at live shows include "Friday Town", "Goodbye Again", "Someone Loves You", "Indian Summer" and "Glorious Days of Summer". Late Spring 2010 You Say, We Say Royseven http://www.hotpress.com/Royseven/news/Royseven-win-out-over-Furtado/6087719.html Royseven win out over Furtado 3 December 2009 4 December 2009 Hot Press The band are already three weeks into a five-week recording session for the album, provisionally titled You Say, We Say, with the producer known as “the boogieman” and is due for release in late Spring 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20091207115958/http://www.hotpress.com/Royseven/news/Royseven-win-out-over-Furtado/6087719.html 7 December 2009 live __ April 2010 TBA Miracle Bell http://www.hotpress.com/Miracle%20Bell/news/Miracle%20Bell%2C%20free%20single%20download/5908688.html Miracle Bell, free single download 20 October 2009 24 October 2009 Hot Press 17 April 2010 ___ (EP) Nighthawks http://www.hotpress.com/Nighthawks/news/Nighthawks-to-release-EP-for-Oxfam/6394756.html Nighthawks to release EP for Oxfam 12 April 2010 12 April 2010 Hot Press Five-track EP released in aid of Oxfam Ireland and launched in the Parliament Street OXFAM shop on this date. 23 April The Dogs Are Parading David Holmes http://www.hotpress.com/David%20Holmes/news/David-Holmes-confirms-compilation-details/6319663.html David Holmes confirms compilation details 12 March 2010 12 March 2010 Hot Press 29-track, 2-disc hits and rarities compilation. 23 April Fable Roesy http://www.hotpress.com/Roesy/news/New-Roesy-album-on-the-way/6302501.html New Roesy album on the way 11 March 2010 11 March 2010 Hot Press Fourth album, mainly recorded in New York. __ May From Stage to Stage Dervish http://www.hotpress.com/Dervish/news/New-album-and-DVD-release-from-Dervish/6513413.html New album and DVD release from Dervish 6 May 2010 6 May 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100511124559/http://www.hotpress.com/Dervish/news/New-album-and-DVD-release-from-Dervish/6513413.html 11 May 2010 live Live album and DVD released 21 years since the band started. 7 May The Nameless Cathy Davey http://www.hotpress.ie/Cathy%20Davey/news/Cathy-Davey-artwork-exclusive/6365057.html Cathy Davey artwork exclusive! 30 March 2010 30 March 2010 Hot Press 14 May Becoming a Jackal Villagers http://www.hotpress.com/Villagers/news/Villagers-announce-album-details/6319637.html Villagers announce album details 12 March 2010 12 March 2010 Hot Press Debut album released on Domino Records and given a 7" release on 17 April and digital download on 26 April. US release date: 8 June 2010. 21 May The Universe Is Laughing The Guggenheim Grotto http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Guggenheim%20Grotto/news/The-Guggenheim-Grotto-album-release--free-download/6534888.html The Guggenheim Grotto album release + free download 21 May 2010 21 May 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100524182412/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Guggenheim%20Grotto/news/The-Guggenheim-Grotto-album-release--free-download/6534888.html 24 May 2010 live Available on the duo's website. 29 May A National Light The Rags http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Rags/news/The-Rags-confirm-debut-album-release/6514066.html The Rags confirm debut album release 7 May 2010 7 May 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100510225413/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Rags/news/The-Rags-confirm-debut-album-release/6514066.html 10 May 2010 live Debut album released by the band. __ June Of the People Sean Millar http://www.hotpress.com/Dr.%20Sean%20Millar/news/Sean-Millar-confirms-album-release/6535278.html Sean Millar confirms album release 24 May 2010 24 May 2010 Hot Press 7 June U2 360° at the Rose Bowl U2 http://www.hotpress.ie/U2/news/U2-to-release-360-Tour-concert-DVD/6365765.html U2 to release 360° Tour concert DVD 31 March 2010 31 March 2010 Hot Press Concert film directed by Tom Krueger, available in standard and 2-disc deluxe DVD and Blu-ray formats. 11 June Be It Right Or Wrong R.S.A.G. His second album. Autumn 2010 TBA2010-01-14 Gemma Hayes returns to Dolan's Warehouse http://www.limerickpost.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1383:gemma-hayes-returns-to-dolans-warehouse&catid=33:entertaiment&Itemid=33 live https://web.archive.org/web/20110726081409/http://www.limerickpost.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1383:gemma-hayes-returns-to-dolans-warehouse&catid=33:entertaiment&Itemid=33 2011-07-26 limerickpost.ie Gemma Hayes August 2010 This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank Adebisi Shank http://www.hotpress.com/Adebisi%20Shank/news/Adebisi-Shank-reveal-new-album-title/6676249.html Adebisi Shank reveal new album title 7 July 2010 7 July 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100709144939/http://www.hotpress.com/Adebisi%20Shank/news/Adebisi-Shank-reveal-new-album-title/6676249.html 9 July 2010 live The second album by the band. August 2010 Sleepless Street Peter Doran http://www.hotpress.com/Peter%20Doran/news/New-album-release-for-Peter-Doran/6788042.html New album release for Peter Doran 11 August 2010 11 August 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100818155705/http://www.hotpress.com/Peter%20Doran/news/New-album-release-for-Peter-Doran/6788042.html 18 August 2010 live Second album by the Mullingar indie-folk songwriter. August 2010 The Powerscourt Tapes (EP) Hamlet Sweeney http://www.hotpress.com/Hamlet%20Sweeney/news/New-EP-and-live-dates-from-Hamlet-Sweeney/6787901.html New EP and live dates from Hamlet Sweeney 9 August 2010 9 August 2010 Hot Press Debut EP. 20 August The Juliana Field Rob Smith http://julianafield.weebly.com/ The Juliana Field - The Homepage julianafield.weebly.com 17 September ? Babybeef http://www.hotpress.com/Babybeef/news/Babybeef-announces-album-release-date/6747028.html Babybeef announces album release date 21 July 2010 21 July 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100724123929/http://www.hotpress.com/Babybeef/news/Babybeef-announces-album-release-date/6747028.html 24 July 2010 live 17 September I'd Rather Go Blonde Eleanor McEvoy http://www.hotpress.com/news/Eleanor-McEvoy-to-release-new-album/6747821.html Eleanor McEvoy to release new album 21 July 2010 21 July 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100724070931/http://www.hotpress.com/news/Eleanor-McEvoy-to-release-new-album/6747821.html 24 July 2010 live Her eighth studio album. 4 October Marcata The Minutes http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Minutes/news/The-Minutes-confirm-album-release/6747890.html The Minutes confirm album release 21 July 2010 21 July 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100724124010/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Minutes/news/The-Minutes-confirm-album-release/6747890.html 24 July 2010 live 2010 Meant to be Machines Cowboy X http://www.hotpress.com/Cowboy%20X/news/Cowboy%20X%20release%20new%20EP/5852484.html Cowboy X release new EP 30 September 2009 4 October 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20091004183726/http://www.hotpress.com/Cowboy%20X/news/Cowboy%20X%20release%20new%20EP/5852484.html 4 October 2009 live 27 August The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner Fight Like Apes http://www.hotpress.com/Fight%20Like%20Apes/news/Fight%20Like%20Apes%20Announce%20Unusual%20Academy%20Show%21/5889359.html Fight Like Apes Announce Unusual Academy Show! 7 October 2009 9 October 2009 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20091010141149/http://www.hotpress.com/Fight%20Like%20Apes/news/Fight%20Like%20Apes%20Announce%20Unusual%20Academy%20Show%21/5889359.html 10 October 2009 live https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2009/1009/1224256236387.html Wrestling with Fight Like Apes 9 October 2009 14 October 2009 The Irish Times 18 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018052017/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2009/1009/1224256236387.html dead 10 September Science & Faith The Script http://www.thescriptmusic.com/ie/oldhome/September 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes __ October 2010 Urban Soundscapes Gerry Cott http://www.hotpress.com/Gerry%20Cott/news/Former-Boomtown-Rat-releases-solo-album/7018357.html Former Boomtown Rat releases solo album 5 October 2010 5 October 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101012012828/http://www.hotpress.com/Gerry%20Cott/news/Former-Boomtown-Rat-releases-solo-album/7018357.html 12 October 2010 live __ October 2010 Bounce at the Devil Republic of Loose http://www.hotpress.com/Republic%20Of%20Loose/news/The-Loose-on-iThe-Late-Latei-tonight/7032664.html The Loose on The Late Late tonight 8 October 2010 8 October 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101011201304/http://www.hotpress.com/Republic%20Of%20Loose/news/The-Loose-on-iThe-Late-Latei-tonight/7032664.html 11 October 2010 liveMeagher, John http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/day-and-night/music-bounce-at-the-devil-by-republic-of-loose-2370593.html Music: Bounce at the Devil by Republic of Loose * * * 8 October 2010 8 October 2010 Irish Independent 5 November 2010 Collaborations Sharon Shannon http://www.hotpress.com/Sharon%20Shannon/news/New-album-from-Sharon-Shannon/7220928.html New album from Sharon Shannon 3 November 2010 3 November 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101107203556/http://www.hotpress.com/Sharon%20Shannon/news/New-album-from-Sharon-Shannon/7220928.html 7 November 2010 live 3 December 2010 1989 The Best of Power of Dreams Power of Dreams http://www.hotpress.com/Power%20Of%20Dreams/news/Power-Of-Dreams-release-compilation-album/7221189.html Power Of Dreams release compilation album 4 November 2010 4 November 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101109053316/http://www.hotpress.com/Power%20Of%20Dreams/news/Power-Of-Dreams-release-compilation-album/7221189.html 9 November 2010 live 2010 TBA Heritage Centre http://www.hotpress.com/Heritage%20Centre/news/Heritage%20Centre%20-%20new%20EP/5908785.html Heritage Centre – new EP 21 October 2009 24 October 2009 Hot Press 2010 Rise of the Reptile King Lluther http://www.hotpress.com/Lluther/news/Lluther-reveal-new-album--film-details/6158669.html Lluther reveal new album & film details 18 January 2010 22 January 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100121144922/http://www.hotpress.com/Lluther/news/Lluther-reveal-new-album--film-details/6158669.html 21 January 2010 live Film and album, from which from January until September a single was scheduled to be released on the 10th and 20th of each month. 2010 Stop the Lights The Walls http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Walls/news/The-Walls-embark-on-new-tour-with-their-virtual-band/6538220.html The Walls embark on new tour with their virtual band 3 June 2010 3 June 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100604235819/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Walls/news/The-Walls-embark-on-new-tour-with-their-virtual-band/6538220.html 4 June 2010 live Singles Below is a list of notable singles released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2010. October 2021 Issue date Single title Artist Source Sales Notes __ January "Far from Here" The Coronas http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Coronas/news/New-Coronas-single/6188248.html New Coronas single 28 January 2010 28 January 2010 Hot Press 4 January "Austin Cusack" The Hitchers http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Hitchers/news/Hitchers-20th-Anniversary-Party/6100209.html Hitchers' 20th Anniversary Party 17 December 2009 18 December 2009 Hot Press The band's first single release in almost a decade. __ January "In the Dollhouse" Lluther First in a series of single releases from the album and film Rise of the Reptile King to occur on the 10th and 20th of each month until September. 10 February "King of Nothing" Lluther http://www.hotpress.com/Lluther/news/Lluther--single-release-and-gig/6208177.html Lluther – single release and gig 10 February 2010 12 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100213025205/http://www.hotpress.com/Lluther/news/Lluther--single-release-and-gig/6208177.html 13 February 2010 live __ February "Carnivore/Leave the Lights On" Sanskrit http://www.hotpress.com/Sanzkrit/news/Sanzkrit-reveal-new-single-artwork-tour-RTE-Session--new-songs/6190267.html Sanzkrit reveal new single artwork, tour, RTE Session & new songs 5 February 2010 5 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100209045629/http://www.hotpress.com/Sanzkrit/news/Sanzkrit-reveal-new-single-artwork-tour-RTE-Session--new-songs/6190267.html 9 February 2010 live Double A-side single taken from the album After the Wedding. 5 February "Comets" Super Extra Bonus Party http://www.hotpress.com/Super%20Extra%20Bonus%20Party/news/Super-Extra-Bonus-Party-tour--single/6189144.html Super Extra Bonus Party tour + single 1 February 2010 5 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100204142027/http://www.hotpress.com/Super%20Extra%20Bonus%20Party/news/Super-Extra-Bonus-Party-tour--single/6189144.html 4 February 2010 live Also features Heathers. 25 February "When You Go" Identity Parade http://www.hotpress.com/Identity%20Parade/news/Identity-Parade-confirm-single-and-album-release-dates/6279638.html Identity Parade confirm single and album release dates 25 February 2010 26 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100305122942/http://www.hotpress.com/Identity%20Parade/news/Identity-Parade-confirm-single-and-album-release-dates/6279638.html 5 March 2010 live Download only. 1 March "Gave It All Away" Boyzone http://www.hotpress.com/Boyzone/news/Boyzone-confirm-single-release/6159118.html Boyzone confirm single release 18 January 2010 22 January 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100121144750/http://www.hotpress.com/Boyzone/news/Boyzone-confirm-single-release/6159118.html 21 January 2010 live First single release since the death of Stephen Gately. 5 March "Black Room" The Chapters http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Chapters/news/Chapters--tour-and-single/6226059.html Chapters – tour and single 17 February 2010 20 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100220224331/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Chapters/news/Chapters--tour-and-single/6226059.html 20 February 2010 live Digital download release on 5 March. 6 March "Tonight Is the Night" Eugene Donegan http://www.hotpress.com/Eugene%20Donegan/news/Single-and-tour-from-Donegan/6226373.html Single and tour from Donegan 18 February 2010 20 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100225033928/http://www.hotpress.com/Eugene%20Donegan/news/Single-and-tour-from-Donegan/6226373.html 25 February 2010 live Released at the Spirit Store in Dundalk on 6 March; from Donegan's debut album Little Apples (2009). 8 March "I Put a Spell on You" Shane MacGowan/Victoria Mary Clarke http://www.hotpress.com/Shane%20MacGowan/news/Shane-McGowan-charity-single/6262626.html Shane McGowan charity single 25 February 2010 26 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100305123004/http://www.hotpress.com/Shane%20MacGowan/news/Shane-McGowan-charity-single/6262626.html 5 March 2010 live Video. Download only. Featuring Nick Cave, Bobby Gillespie, Glen Matlock, Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones and Johnny Depp. Proceeds going to Concern Worldwide's aid effort for the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Premiered on The Last Word with Matt Cooper on 24 February 2010. 26 March "Faces" Jester http://www.hotpress.com/Jester/news/Jester-up-for-singles-hattrick/6225932.html Jester up for singles hat-trick 16 February 2010 20 February 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100219053440/http://www.hotpress.com/Jester/news/Jester-up-for-singles-hattrick/6225932.html 19 February 2010 live March/April "'Us and the U.S." Aoife Cleary http://www.hotpress.ie/Aoife%20Cleary/news/Aoife-Cleary--debut-single/6360840.html Aoife Cleary – debut single 26 March 2010 26 March 2010 Hot Press Debut solo single from The Blonde Majority's former singer. April "Wonderful Way" Joe Echo http://www.hotpress.com/Joe%20Echo/news/Joe-Echo--new-single-on-iTunes/6394474.html Joe Echo – new single on iTunes 12 April 2010 12 April 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100415211340/http://www.hotpress.com/Joe%20Echo/news/Joe-Echo--new-single-on-iTunes/6394474.html 15 April 2010 live 17 April "Becoming a Jackal" Villagers John Meagher http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/day-and-night/columnists/sterophonics-hit-new-note-2089667.html Sterophonics hit new note 5 March 2010 5 March 2010 Irish Independent Digital download version scheduled for release on 26 April 2010. 23 April "The Parson" The Frank and Walters http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Frank%20and%20Walters/news/The-Frank-and-Walters-announce-Irish-tour/6394476.html The Frank and Walters announce Irish tour 12 April 2010 12 April 2010 Hot Press The first in a series of four singles. __ May "The Roamer" R.S.A.G. http://www.hotpress.com/R.S.A.G./news/Listen-to-RSAGs-new-single-here/6514316.html Listen to R.S.A.G.'s new single here 7 May 2010 7 May 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100511144856/http://www.hotpress.com/R.S.A.G./news/Listen-to-RSAGs-new-single-here/6514316.html 11 May 2010 live First single taken from his second album, Be It Right Or Wrong. 7 May "Don’t Panic"/"Real Friends" Talulah Does The Hula http://www.hotpress.ie/Talulah%20Does%20The%20Hula/news/Talulah-Does-The-Hula-launch-new-single-in-Whelans/6368412.html Talulah Does The Hula launch new single in Whelan's 1 April 2010 1 April 2010 Hot Press Double A-side limited-edition, hand numbered CD single. 14 May "The Naturist" Ham Sandwich http://www.hotpress.com/Ham%20Sandwich/news/New-Ham-Sandwich-Single/6495753.html New Ham Sandwich Single 5 May 2010 5 May 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100508144006/http://www.hotpress.com/Ham%20Sandwich/news/New-Ham-Sandwich-Single/6495753.html 8 May 2010 live Second single released from forthcoming second album. 28 May "Destroy" The Japanese Popstars http://www.hotpress.com/Japanese%20Popstars/news/Japanese-Popstars-sign-to-EMIVirgin/6442268.html Japanese Popstars sign to EMI/Virgin 23 April 2010 23 April 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100424230054/http://www.hotpress.com/Japanese%20Popstars/news/Japanese-Popstars-sign-to-EMIVirgin/6442268.html 24 April 2010 live First single taken from second album and first after joining EMI/Virgin Records. 28 May "Something to Prove" The Skin We're In http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Skin%20We%27re%20In/news/The-Skin-Were-In--new-EP-and-single-to-follow/6323828.html The Skin We're In – new EP and single to follow 18 March 2010 18 March 2010 Hot Presshttp://www.hotpress.com/The%20Skin%20We%27re%20In/news/Debut-single-from-The-Skin-Were-In/6513482.html Debut single from The Skin We're In 6 May 2010 6 May 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100510225529/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Skin%20We%27re%20In/news/Debut-single-from-The-Skin-Were-In/6513482.html 10 May 2010 live Debut single taken from eponymously titled EP and released independently on digital format. 4 June "Something's Got to Give/Suicide Bomber" El Hombre Jokes http://www.hotpress.com/El%20Hombre%20Jokes/news/El-Hombre-Jokes--single-launch-party-this-Thursday/6537494.html El Hombre Jokes – single launch party this Thursday 1 June 2010 1 June 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100604235753/http://www.hotpress.com/El%20Hombre%20Jokes/news/El-Hombre-Jokes--single-launch-party-this-Thursday/6537494.html 4 June 2010 live Debut double A-Side single by the quartet. 18 June "Up All Night" We Should Be Dead http://www.hotpress.com/We%20Should%20Be%20Dead/news/New-single-tour-and-album-number-two-on-the-way-from-We-Should-Be-Dead/6537543.html New single, tour and album number two on the way from We Should Be Dead 1 June 2010 1 June 2010 Hot Press 23 July "Behind Closed Doors" Storyfold http://www.hotpress.com/Storyfold/news/Storyfold-unveil-new-single/6726381.html Storyfold unveil new single 12 July 2010 12 July 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100716220253/http://www.hotpress.com/Storyfold/news/Storyfold-unveil-new-single/6726381.html 16 July 2010 live 13 August "Wake Up" El Hombre Jokes http://www.hotpress.com/El%20Hombre%20Jokes/news/New-single-from-El-Hombre-Jokes/6787845.html New single from El Hombre Jokes 9 August 2010 9 August 2010 Hot Press 20 August "Hoo Ha Henry" Fight Like Apes http://www.hotpress.com/Fight%20Like%20Apes/news/Fight-Like-Apes-confirm-new-single-release/6691883.html Fight Like Apes confirm new single release 9 July 2010 9 July 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100716021233/http://www.hotpress.com/Fight%20Like%20Apes/news/Fight-Like-Apes-confirm-new-single-release/6691883.html 16 July 2010 live Download single; the band's first from their second album. 23 August "Hospice" Shouting at Planes http://www.heinekenmusic.ie/interviews/2159/exclusive-chat-withshouting-at-planes/ https://archive.today/20120802042815/http://www.heinekenmusic.ie/interviews/2159/exclusive-chat-withshouting-at-planes/ dead 2 August 2012 Exclusive Chat With Shouting at Planes 18 August 2010 18 August 2010 Heineken Available on iTunes and downloadmusic.ie 22 October "Punchbag" Ladydoll http://www.hotpress.com/Ladydoll/news/New-single-from-Ladydoll/7018783.html New single from Ladydoll 8 October 2010 8 October 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101012012843/http://www.hotpress.com/Ladydoll/news/New-single-from-Ladydoll/7018783.html 12 October 2010 live 22 October "Breathe In" We Should Be Dead http://www.hotpress.com/We%20Should%20Be%20Dead/news/New-video-from-We-Should-Be-Dead/7018728.html New video from We Should Be Dead 7 October 2010 7 October 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101012184737/http://www.hotpress.com/We%20Should%20Be%20Dead/news/New-video-from-We-Should-Be-Dead/7018728.html 12 October 2010 live 12 November "Mazy Haze" Empire Saints http://www.hotpress.com/Empire%20Saints/news/Empire-Saints--track-release/7220528.html Empire Saints – track release 2 November 2010 2 November 2010 Hot Press https://web.archive.org/web/20101109201232/http://www.hotpress.com/Empire%20Saints/news/Empire-Saints--track-release/7220528.html 9 November 2010 live Festivals Oxegen 2010 Oxegen 2010 took place from 9–11 July. Electric Picnic 2010 Electric Picnic 2010 took place from 3–5 September.http://www.hotpress.com/Electric%20Picnic/news/Early-bird-tickets-go-on-sale/6084120.html Early bird tickets go on sale 2 December 2009 4 December 2009 Hot Press Indie-pendence '10 Indie-pendence#2010 festival Castlepalooza '10 Castlepalooza#2010 festival Live at the Marquee Live at the Marquee (festival)#2010 festival Slane 2010 Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has spoken of his admiration for U2's shows at Slane and, in relation to his band performing there in 2010, has commented: "It's something that's being looked at".http://www.hotpress.com/news/Green%20Day%20for%20Slane%3F/5889588.html Green Day for Slane? 7 October 2009 7 October 2009 Hot Press However, this longstanding and recurring rumour was dismissed when the band opted to play Marlay Park instead. Music awards 2010 Meteor Awards The 2010 Meteor Awards took place at the RDS in Dublin on 19 February 2010. Below are the winners:"Meteor Ireland Music Awards Past Winners" https://web.archive.org/web/20090201113547/http://www.meteor.ie/about/music_awards/mima_winners/ 1 February 2009 . Meteor. Retrieved 1 February 2010. Award Winner(s) Best Irish Male Christy Moore Best Irish Female Wallis Bird Best Irish Band Snow Patrol Best Irish Album Tony Was an Ex-Con Best Irish Pop Act Westlife Best Irish Live Performance The Script Best National DJ Ray Foley Best Regional DJ Leigh Doyle Most Promising New Artist of the Year Amasis Best International Male Michael Bublé Best International Female Lady Gaga Best International Band Florence and the Machine Best International Album Sunny Side Up Best Live International Performance Industry Award Lord Henry Mount Charles Humanitarian Award Niall Mellon Lifetime Achievement Award Brian Kennedy Choice Music Prize The Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year 2009 took place at Vicar Street on 3 March 2010. IMTV Awards 2010 marked the second year of the Irish Music Television Awards, recognising Irish video makers, directors and artists involved in producing music videos. The awards ceremony took place at The Academy in Dublin on 24 November 2010. References 30em