15/11/14 Mandela Hall, Belfast.
Twelve albums were shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Music Prize 2014. The winner was announced at this special awards night at the Mandela Hall....Robyn G Shiels!
The shortlist:
Alana Henderson – Windfall
Ed Zealous – Wired
Little Matador – Little Matador
Malibu Shark Attack - Malibu Shark Attack
Mojo Fury – The Difference Between
More Than Conquerors - Everything I've Learnt
Rams Pocket Radio – Béton
Robyn G Shiels – The Blood Of The Innocents
Slomatics – Estron
Sullivan and Gold – For Foes
VerseChorusVerse – VerseChorusVerse
Wonder Villains – Rocky
The NI Music Prize event is produced by the Oh Yeah music centre and supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
The NI Music Prize ended with a special presentation to the band Therapy?, who formed in 1989, this marks their 25 year anniversary. They were presented with an Oh Yeah Legend Award for their achievements.
The band performed their 1994 ‘Troublegum’ album with a few encores, ending with the classic 'Potato Junkie'
Honestly the best night I've had in a long time, great atmosphere. Thanks to Therapy? for letting me access the VIP area.
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