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2005 in Irish music

Overview of the events of 2005 in Irish music From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Summary

January

February

March

June

July

  • July marked the 20th anniversary of Live Aid, an event which Bob Geldof had played a significant role in organising. In an attempt to highlight the growing need to cancel Third World debt, Geldof, Bono, Elton John and many others in the music industry campaigned for justice in the build-up to the G8 Conference and Summit in Scotland, leading to the organisation of Live 8 on 2 July. The event, which was only announced by Geldof on 30 May was on a much larger scale than Live Aid, with 10 simultaneous concerts in 9 different countries broadcast live around the world. However, unlike its predecessor, its main aim was to highlight inequalities as opposed to raising money. U2 opened the Hyde Park concert with their rendition of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" alongside Paul McCartney. Snow Patrol performed later.[10]
  • Oasis played a sold-out show in Marlay Park, Dublin on Saturday 16 or Sunday 17 July .[11]

August

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Bands formed

Bands disbanded

Bands reformed

Albums & EPs

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

Below is a list of notable singles released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2005.
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Festivals

Oxegen 2005

Electric Picnic 2006

Heineken Green Energy

Bud Rising

Live at the Marquee

Slane 2006

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

2005 Meteor Awards

The 2005 Meteor Awards were held on ???, 2005. Below are the winners:[16]

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Choice Music Prize

The Choice Music Prize did not exist this year.

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See also

References

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