Nominations for the 2009 Meteor Award have been announced.Historically, the Meteor Awards have thrown up some questionable nominations and winners (The Revs beating Gemma Hayes and Damien Rice for 'Best Irish Newcomer' in 2002, for instance) but, apart from The Killers being nominated for a performance that didn't actually take place, there are few glaringly obvious inclusions or omissions this year.
The Blizzards, The Script and face-borrowers Fight Like Apes (above) lead the nominations with three apiece. I'm pleasantly surprised to see Camille O' Sullivan and Lykke Li shortlisted for 'Best Irish Female' and 'Best International Female' respectively. Nicely done, Team Meteor. Nicely done.
The awards ceremony takes place on 17th of March in the RDS and, if it sounds like an enjoyable way to spend St. Paddy's Day, you can buy tickets from tomorrow for a reasonable price of €30.
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