The RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Artist of The Year 2025 Nominees have just been announced on Tracy Clifford’s show on RTÉ 2FM – huge congratulations to all the nominees!

The winner will be announced live on RTÉ 2FM in a special Choice Music Prize show from Vicar St, Dublin on Thursday 5th March, hosted by Beta Da Silva and featuring performances from some of the shortlisted artists – tickets are on sale now.

RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Artist of The Year – the shortlist

1. Amble

The folk trio whose debut album Reverie was a major breakout, topping Irish charts, earning huge streams, selling out shows including multiple Dublin 3Arena dates, and supporting Hozier on his North American tour.

2. CMAT

The Dunboyne singer-songwriter whose third album Euro-Country was among 2025’s standout Irish releases, earning widespread acclaim, major festival slots and a nomination for the Choice Prize Album of the Year.

3. Kingfishr

Limerick-based band whose folk/indie sound saw their track Killeagh become one of the most-streamed Irish songs of the year and propelled them into mainstream success with multiple hits and a memorable Electric Picnic appearance.

4. Kneecap

The Belfast Irish-language rap continued to make waves in 2025 with awards for their acclaimed biopic, memorable festival (and court) appearances, and recognition worldwide as one of Ireland’s most exciting and outspoken acts.

5. RÓIS

Fermanagh composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist blending sean-nós, folk and electronic music; her acclaimed Mo Léan project and immersive live performances earned critical praise and broader attention throughout 2025.

Selected by the judges from another exceptional year for homegrown talent, this year’s shortlisted acts for Irish Album of the Year 2025 include Amble, Bricknasty, Joshua Burnside, CMAT, Dove Ellis, Junior Brother, Just Mustard, Maria Somerville and SPRINTS – listen to the shortlist here.

The Tracy Clifford Show on 2FM will continue to broadcast a week of Choice Music Prize announcements and activities, including further details on the additional prizes and the Irish Song of the Year prize.

Find out more about the Choice Music Prize here