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Live Line-up For NI Music Prize Announced

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The live line-up for this year’s Northern Ireland Music Prize has been revealed.

Celebrating the very best of Northern Irish music released over the last 12 months, the annual ceremony returns to Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Wednesday, November 16th. Various artists will compete to walk away with the prestigious Album of the Year prize, as well as Live Act, Video, Single and ATL Artist of the Year. Go here for the shortlists.

Performing on the night will be nominated acts SOAK, Cherym, Leo Miyagee, Rory Nellis, and Robocobra Quartet.

Also taking to the stage will be Dea Matrona – who won Best Single and the ATL Contender Award at last year’s award – and the legendary Horslips, featuring this year’s Oh Yeah Legend recipient Barry Devlin, alongside Jim Lockhart, Ray Fean and Riach Moriarty.

Tickets for the event cost £22.

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