Shortlists
Thank you to all the artists for another wonderful year of music. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
One spot in each category was decided by public vote, with the remaining places chosen by an academy of local music industry experts. Check out the results below to see which albums, singles, music videos, and live acts made the cut!
All music can be found on Spotify and videos on YouTube.
Album Of The Year
Single Of The Year
Music Video of the Year
Click on each thumbnail to view on YouTube
Live Act Of The Year
BBC Radio Ulster ATL Introducing
Artist of the Year
Who decides the shortlist?
The list is of judges compiled by the NI Music Prize organisers The Oh Yeah Centre.
Who are the judges?
Inclusion is based on research on who is out there and working in music in NI and ROI and some NI working outside NI. We try to include as many people that represent as many different genres as possible. The nomination process is completely voluntary however, but everyone is given the opportunity.
Judges are chosen from sectors including music journalism (print and online), radio broadcasters and shows, podcasts, bloggers, programmers, music retail, promoters, live music venues, as well as key influencers from elsewhere in the arts.
Anyone with a conflict of interest must declare it and any musician involved is not allowed to vote for themselves or their band.