2012 in Irish music

none 2012 2012 Irish music This is a summary of the year 2012 in the Irish music industry. Summary 11–14 January – Ireland is the "Spotlight Country" at the Eurosonic Festival.http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0105/2fm.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121002174213/http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0105/2fm.html dead 2 October 2012 RTÉ 2fm gearing up for EuroSonic 5 January 2012 5 January 2012 RTÉ Ten Raidió Teilifís Éireann 11 January – the shortlist for the Choice Music Prize was announced.http://www.choicemusicprize.com/shortlist.html Shortlist Choice Music Prize 8 March – the Choice Music Prize was awarded at the Olympia Theatre. 17 May – Guns N' Roses played The O2.http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0127/gunsnroses.html Guns N' Roses announce Dublin return 27 January 2012 27 January 2012 RTÉ Ten Raidió Teilifís Éireann 2–4 June – Forbidden Fruit 2012 took place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0222/forbiddenfruit.html Forbidden Fruit festival launched 22 February 2012 22 February 2012 RTÉ Ten Raidió Teilifís Éireann 22–23 June – Westlife played Croke Park, in their final ever shows.http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/169556/9 Westlife Add Extra Belfast & Glasgow Dates To 2012 UK Tour & Unveil Video For 'Beautiful World' John Stickler Stereoboard 15 December 2011 15 December 2011 23–24 June – the inaugural Westport Festival of Music and Performing Arts took place at Westport House.http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0223/festivals.html Westport music festival announced 23 February 2012 23 February 2012 RTÉ Ten Raidió Teilifís Éireann 26 June – Red Hot Chili Peppers played Croke Park, with support from Noel Gallagher.http://www.clashmusic.com/news/noel-gallagher-to-support-red-hot-chili-peppers Noel Gallagher to support Red Hot Chili Peppers at one-off Irish show Robin Murray Clash 15 December 2011 15 December 2011 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.http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/1221/oxegen.html Oxegen 2012 cancelled RTÉ Ten Raidió Teilifís Éireann 21 December 2011 21 December 2011https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16286169 Ireland's largest music festival cancelled for 2012 BBC News BBC 21 December 2011 21 December 2011 5 July – The Stone Roses played Phoenix Park as part of their Reunion Tour.http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/1216/stoneroses.html The Stone Roses to play Dublin gig RTÉ Ten Raidió Teilifís Éireann 16 December 2011 16 December 2011 The Irish Independent described it as "one of the most anticipated gigs of the year."Ken Sweeney http://www.independent.ie/national-news/stone-roses-dreams-come-true-for-fans-in-bed-of-roses-3160455.html Stone Roses: Dreams come true for fans in bed of Roses Irish Independent Independent News & Media 6 July 2012 6 July 2012 7 July – Swedish House Mafia Phoenix Park concert 17 July – Bruce Springsteen performed at the RDS.http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/1124/springsteenb.html Springsteen to bring tour to Ireland RTÉ Ten Raidió Teilifís Éireann 24 November 2011 24 November 2011 24 July – the entertainer Madonna played Dublin's Aviva Stadium as part of her world tour.http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0207/breaking10.html Madonna to play Dublin concert in July 7 February 2012 7 February 2012 The Irish Times Irish Times Trust 23 August – Kasabian and Noel Gallagher performed an outdoor concert at Marlay Park.Eamon Sweeney http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-noel-gallaghers-high-flying-birds-and-kasabian-marlay-park-dublin-3209650.html music Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds & Kasabian Marlay Park, Dublin Irish Independent Independent News & Media 25 August 2012 25 August 2012 There was high security following the Swedish House Mafia Phoenix Park concert disaster of the previous month.Kevin Courtney http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0824/1224322864483.html High security for big outdoor concert The Irish Times Irish Times Trust 24 August 2012 24 August 2012 Sound problems marred Noel Gallagher's performance, forcing him off the stage as he attempted to finish his first song.http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/power-cut-forces-noel-gallaghers-birds-off-stage-at-dublin-gig-16201937.html Power cut forces Noel Gallagher's Birds off stage at Dublin gig The Belfast Telegraph Independent News & Media 24 August 2012 24 August 2012 24 August – David Guetta performed at Marlay Park. 25 August – Van Morrison, Tom Jones and Don Baker/Sinéad O'Connor performed an outdoor concert at Marlay Park.Kevin Courtney http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0826/breaking26.html Flying lingerie only disorder at Jones gig The Irish Times Irish Times Trust 26 August 2012 26 August 2012 31 August–2 September – the Electric Picnic took place at Stradbally.http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2011/11/11/electric-picnic-2012-dates-early-bird-ticket-prices/ Electric Picnic 2012 – dates & early bird ticket prices On the Record The Irish Times 11 November 2011 11 November 2011 13 September – Paddy Moloney, founding member of The Chieftains, was given Mexico's Ohtli Award, the country's highest cultural award.Joe Lawrence http://www.independent.ie/national-news/the-chieftans-founder-paddy-maloney-honoured-with-mexicos-highest-cultural-award-3228635.html The Chieftains’ founder Paddy Maloney honoured with Mexico’s highest cultural award Irish Independent Independent News & Media 13 September 2012 13 September 2012http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0913/mexico-chieftan-paddy-moloney-award.html Chieftain founder Paddy Moloney honoured by Mexican govt RTÉ News RTÉ 13 September 2012 13 September 2012 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.http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0828/williamsr.html Williams announces surprise Dublin gig RTÉ Ten Raidió Teilifís Éireann 28 July 2012 28 July 2012 See also 2012 in Ireland 2012 in music 2011 in Irish music References