The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2019, the winners and the big moments

The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2019, the winners and the big moments 1

Snow Patrol receiving ‘Oh Yeah Legend Award’ | Steve Strange receiving ‘Outstanding contribution to music award’ and Ryan Vail & Elma Orkestra winning the NI Music Prize 2019 for their album ‘Borders’

The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2019, the winners and the big moments. The Northern Ireland Music Prize which took place in the Ulster Hall tonight to a sold-out crowd was the largest celebration of local music under one roof in 2019.

Broadcast live on BBC Radio Ulster, it was a night of stunning performances from Ryan Vail & Elma Orkestra, Saint Sister, Jordan Adetunji, Strange New Places and of course Legend recipients Snow Patrol, who ended the show with a rousing and emotional tribute to being home.

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It was a night for emotional speeches and there was a real sense of community among the bands and fans. Big surprises came via video messages from Coldplay for this years ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ recipient Steve Strange.

Three of the awards were decided through a public vote, which led to Cherym picking up the Oh Yeah Contender Award, Sister Ghost scoop the Best Live Act and Junk Drawer’s ‘Year of The Sofa’ took away Best Single.

The best album which was won by Ryan Vail & Elma Orkestra for Borders was debated by an 11 strong panel while the awards were taking place, which added to the excitement of the evening and delivered the result during the actual show.

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The NI Music Prize is coordinated by the Oh Yeah Music Centre and forms part of a weeklong celebration of Belfast and NI Music through the Sound of Belfast Festival. It is supported by Belfast City Council, Arts Council Northern Ireland, Magic Kite, Just Lite, Bushmills Irish Whiskey, PPL, PRS for Music, Help Musicians and in association with BBC Music Introducing Across The Line.

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Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and looks after the daily running of the website as well as hosting interviews for the weekly XS Noize Podcast. Mark's favourite album is Achtung Baby by U2.

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