Hot Press Awards Updates!

*Ally* · 04-25-2002, 04:21 PM

well, edge didn't win the best musician award, it went to one of the corrs sisters. larry presented it to her.

*Ally* · 04-25-2002, 04:34 PM

i think bono just won best singer...

follower · 04-25-2002, 04:37 PM

Sometimes I hate my job...mainly when there's any U2 stuff going on online and I'm stuck here

Thanks Ally for the updates.

oliveu2cm · 04-25-2002, 04:39 PM

Damn I wish I could be seeing this!

thanks for the update Ally!

Is it streaming video? I wonder if someone out there will record it into a ram file so we can watch it later!

Dvd for slane?! This is like.. confirmed now! *jumps up and down*

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drumkeeran · 04-25-2002, 04:40 PM

Knew I could count on someone for updates and the latest news!!!!!!

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If your glass house should crack....POE

mocool12 · 04-25-2002, 04:46 PM

Am I watching the right thing? It's just people talking... a lot.

*Ally* · 04-25-2002, 04:50 PM

yeah, unfortunately they're not showing the actual awards ceremony. just a bunch of reeeally boring people talking about irish music.... but you can hear the awards in the background! and on the hot press website they're listing all the winners.

i wish i could see this awards show- well, at least hopefully we'll get some new photos tomorrow!

btw, U2 lost to ash for best single.

mocool12 · 04-25-2002, 04:54 PM

Ah ok, thanks Ally! I wish they'd let us watch the actual show though.

Dude I can hear Walk On playing in the background!

*Ally* · 04-25-2002, 04:55 PM

U2 won best band!!!

and they're interviewing bellefire... ick!

drumkeeran · 04-25-2002, 07:50 PM

Bono's Best Singer!!!

Gina Marie · 04-25-2002, 09:01 PM

Here's one pic of Bono they had-shaking hands w/fans outside

tiny dancer · 04-25-2002, 11:49 PM

Does anyone know who won for Best Songwriter?

HelloAngel · 04-26-2002, 12:19 AM

Complete tally for everyone from www.hotpress.com/awards:

Best Irish Album: "Free All Angels" - Ash
... presented to the band by Sharon Corr

Phil Lynott Newcomer Award: The Revs

Live Performance in Ireland by an Irish Artist: U2 - for Slane 2001.
While accepting the award, Edge promised "... that the DVD will be out before Christmas!!!!", Larry thanked everyone for travelling TO the show, While Bono gave praise to the one and only Barry McGuigan who presented them with the award

Live Performance in Ireland by an International Artist: Radiohead in the Odyssey, Belfast.
When presented the award by Bono, Colin commented what a privilege it was to get the award from a band who'd they'd seen in Milton Keynes back in 1985!

Roots: Cara Dillon
Presented to Cara by Clannad's Maire Brennan.

The Hot Press Irish Music Industry Awards: John Hughes
Presented to John by Jim Corr
Given in recognition of the phenomenal success of The Corrs, both in Ireland and internationally. "John was more then just a manager.... so thank you from Caroline, Andrea, Sharon & me" - Jim Corr.

Rory Gallagher Musician Award Caroline Corr
presented to Caroline by another member of the Drummers union Larry Mullen.

IMRO Emerging Songwriter David Kitt
presented by Chairman of IMRO Michael Hanrarhan.

Dance Award Phil Kieran
local boy Phil K cleans up as Ireland's best dance act.

Songwriter Neil Hannon
After a turbulent year, Neil's continued excellance is rewarded!

Female Singer Gemma Hayes

Gemma Hayes is actually on the radio in France tonight!!! Martin Byrne picked up the award on her behalf!!

Male Singer: Bono
It isn't his first Hot Press Irish Music Award, and it won't be the last.

Single: "Burn Baby Burn" by Ash
Their second award of the night.

Pop: The Corrs
A genuinely shocked Andrea thanked Hot Press, John Hughes and "Daddy", receiving the award from Anna Nolan.

Outstanding Contribution to Popular Culture David Holmes
Belfast's legendary "Homer" gets the award not just for his 3 stunning albums, his eclectic djing and his stunning remixes. But also for his incredible scoring of the movie Ocean's 11 and for being the guy NEVER afraid to take a chance

Band: U2 - fittingly, following their triumphant tour, U2 again won best Irish Band.

So, that's the awards wrapped up - other incredible highlights of the night included Sude's return to the spotlight, David Kitt playing Prince's "When Doves

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ooh eee ooh ah ah ching chang walla walla bing bang.

*Ally* · 04-26-2002, 03:15 AM

ok, in case you're not watching the webcast, Ash just won best Irish album.

(U2 wasn't nominated, so it's OK. lol!)

here's what U2 is nominated for:

Band:
Ash
U2
The Frames
The Corrs

Single:
Ash � 'Shining Light'
U2 � 'Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of'
David Kitt � 'You Know What I Want To Know'
The Frames � 'Lay Me Down'

Songwriter:
Bono
Neil Hannon
David Kitt
Christy Moore

Rory Gallagher Musician Award:
Caroline Corr
The Edge
Glen Hansard
Declan Sinnott

Live Gig By An Irish Act:
Ash at Witnness festival
Paul Brady at Vicar St., Dublin
U2 at Slane
Divine Comedy at the Mandela Hall, Belfast

*Ally* · 04-26-2002, 03:24 AM

U2 just won something! don't know what yet...

HelloAngel · 04-26-2002, 03:31 AM

Live Performance in Ireland by an Irish Artist: U2 - for Slane 2001.

While accepting the award, Edge promised "... that the DVD will be out before Christmas!!!!", Larry thanked everyone for travelling TO the show, While Bono gave praise to the one and only Barry McGuigan who presented them with the awrad

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ooh eee ooh ah ah ching chang walla walla bing bang.

*Ally* · 04-26-2002, 03:31 AM

Live Performance in Ireland by an Irish Artist: U2 - for Slane 2001.
While accepting the award, Edge promised "... that the DVD will be out before Christmas!!!!", Larry thanked everyone for travelling TO the show, While Bono gave praise to the one and only Barry McGuigan who presented them with the awrad

*Ally* · 04-26-2002, 03:32 AM

oops, thanks for posting it HelloAngel!!

i wonder if edge was being serious about the Slane DVD??? that would be awesome!!!

oktobergirl · 04-26-2002, 03:36 AM

DVD?

WHAT???????????

MissZooropa · 04-26-2002, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by oktobergirl:
DVD?

WHAT???????????

Read here. It has been out in the news for quite some time now.

http://www.filmmakersireland.ie/prod031.html

04-25-2002, 04:21 PM	#1
Ally New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,714 Local Time: 09:04 AM	well, edge didn't win the best musician award, it went to one of the corrs sisters. larry presented it to her. __________________

04-25-2002, 04:34 PM	#2
Ally New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,714 Local Time: 09:04 AM	i think bono just won best singer... __________________

04-26-2002, 03:15 AM	#14
Ally New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,714 Local Time: 09:04 AM	Hot Press Awards Updates! ok, in case you're not watching the webcast, Ash just won best Irish album. (U2 wasn't nominated, so it's OK. lol!) here's what U2 is nominated for: Band: Ash U2 The Frames The Corrs Single: Ash � 'Shining Light' U2 � 'Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of' David Kitt � 'You Know What I Want To Know' The Frames � 'Lay Me Down' Songwriter: Bono Neil Hannon David Kitt Christy Moore Rory Gallagher Musician Award: Caroline Corr The Edge Glen Hansard Declan Sinnott Live Gig By An Irish Act: Ash at Witnness festival Paul Brady at Vicar St., Dublin U2 at Slane Divine Comedy at the Mandela Hall, Belfast

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04-25-2002, 04:37 PM	#3
follower Refugee Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Porto Alegre/Brasil Posts: 2,302 Local Time: 10:04 AM	Sometimes I hate my job...mainly when there's any U2 stuff going on online and I'm stuck here Thanks Ally for the updates.

04-25-2002, 04:39 PM	#4
oliveu2cm Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Live from Boston Posts: 8,334 Local Time: 09:04 AM	Damn I wish I could be seeing this! thanks for the update Ally! Is it streaming video? I wonder if someone out there will record it into a ram file so we can watch it later! Dvd for slane?! This is like.. confirmed now! jumps up and down ------------------ Listen over sounds of blades in rotation U2TakeMeHigher

04-25-2002, 04:40 PM	#5
drumkeeran War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Upstate NY, USA - own personal Bono pleaser Posts: 959 Local Time: 08:04 AM	Knew I could count on someone for updates and the latest news!!!!!! ------------------ If your glass house should crack....POE

04-25-2002, 04:46 PM	#6
mocool12 Refugee Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,692 Local Time: 06:04 AM	Am I watching the right thing? It's just people talking... a lot.

04-25-2002, 04:50 PM	#7
Ally New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,714 Local Time: 09:04 AM	yeah, unfortunately they're not showing the actual awards ceremony. just a bunch of reeeally boring people talking about irish music.... but you can hear the awards in the background! and on the hot press website they're listing all the winners. i wish i could see this awards show- well, at least hopefully we'll get some new photos tomorrow! btw, U2 lost to ash for best single.

04-25-2002, 04:54 PM	#8
mocool12 Refugee Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,692 Local Time: 06:04 AM	Ah ok, thanks Ally! I wish they'd let us watch the actual show though. Dude I can hear Walk On playing in the background!

04-25-2002, 04:55 PM	#9
Ally New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,714 Local Time: 09:04 AM	U2 won best band!!! and they're interviewing bellefire... ick!

04-25-2002, 07:50 PM	#10
drumkeeran War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Upstate NY, USA - own personal Bono pleaser Posts: 959 Local Time: 08:04 AM	Bono's Best Singer!!!

04-25-2002, 09:01 PM	#11
Gina Marie Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bruce's land of hope and dreams Posts: 5,404 Local Time: 08:04 AM	Here's one pic of Bono they had-shaking hands w/fans outside

04-25-2002, 11:49 PM	#12
tiny dancer Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: small town Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 94,671 Local Time: 01:04 PM	Does anyone know who won for Best Songwriter?

04-26-2002, 12:19 AM	#13
HelloAngel ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: new york city Posts: 14,534 Local Time: 09:04 AM	Complete tally for everyone from www.hotpress.com/awards: Best Irish Album: "Free All Angels" - Ash ... presented to the band by Sharon Corr Phil Lynott Newcomer Award: The Revs Live Performance in Ireland by an Irish Artist: U2 - for Slane 2001. While accepting the award, Edge promised "... that the DVD will be out before Christmas!!!!", Larry thanked everyone for travelling TO the show, While Bono gave praise to the one and only Barry McGuigan who presented them with the award Live Performance in Ireland by an International Artist: Radiohead in the Odyssey, Belfast. When presented the award by Bono, Colin commented what a privilege it was to get the award from a band who'd they'd seen in Milton Keynes back in 1985! Roots: Cara Dillon Presented to Cara by Clannad's Maire Brennan. The Hot Press Irish Music Industry Awards: John Hughes Presented to John by Jim Corr Given in recognition of the phenomenal success of The Corrs, both in Ireland and internationally. "John was more then just a manager.... so thank you from Caroline, Andrea, Sharon & me" - Jim Corr. Rory Gallagher Musician Award Caroline Corr presented to Caroline by another member of the Drummers union Larry Mullen. IMRO Emerging Songwriter David Kitt presented by Chairman of IMRO Michael Hanrarhan. Dance Award Phil Kieran local boy Phil K cleans up as Ireland's best dance act. Songwriter Neil Hannon After a turbulent year, Neil's continued excellance is rewarded! Female Singer Gemma Hayes Gemma Hayes is actually on the radio in France tonight!!! Martin Byrne picked up the award on her behalf!! Male Singer: Bono It isn't his first Hot Press Irish Music Award, and it won't be the last. Single: "Burn Baby Burn" by Ash Their second award of the night. Pop: The Corrs A genuinely shocked Andrea thanked Hot Press, John Hughes and "Daddy", receiving the award from Anna Nolan. Outstanding Contribution to Popular Culture David Holmes Belfast's legendary "Homer" gets the award not just for his 3 stunning albums, his eclectic djing and his stunning remixes. But also for his incredible scoring of the movie Ocean's 11 and for being the guy NEVER afraid to take a chance Band: U2 - fittingly, following their triumphant tour, U2 again won best Irish Band. So, that's the awards wrapped up - other incredible highlights of the night included Sude's return to the spotlight, David Kitt playing Prince's "When Doves ------------------ ooh eee ooh ah ah ching chang walla walla bing bang.

04-26-2002, 03:24 AM	#15
Ally New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,714 Local Time: 09:04 AM	U2 just won something! don't know what yet...

04-26-2002, 03:31 AM	#16
HelloAngel ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: new york city Posts: 14,534 Local Time: 09:04 AM	Live Performance in Ireland by an Irish Artist: U2 - for Slane 2001. While accepting the award, Edge promised "... that the DVD will be out before Christmas!!!!", Larry thanked everyone for travelling TO the show, While Bono gave praise to the one and only Barry McGuigan who presented them with the awrad ------------------ ooh eee ooh ah ah ching chang walla walla bing bang.

04-26-2002, 03:32 AM	#18
Ally New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,714 Local Time: 09:04 AM	oops, thanks for posting it HelloAngel!! i wonder if edge was being serious about the Slane DVD??? that would be awesome!!!

04-26-2002, 03:36 AM	#19
oktobergirl Refugee Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the middle Posts: 1,874 Local Time: 05:04 AM	DVD? WHAT???????????