DJ Graham Smyth and 2FM Presenter Tracy Clifford had Vicar Street lit and ready for the RTE Choice Music Prize Awards.

The night gave off a Straight out of Lock stock and barrels kind of vibe.

CMAT won the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2025 for EURO-COUNTRY. She takes home €10k (from IMRO & IRMA) plus the award.

The winner was picked by a panel of Irish music media from a shortlist of 10. The sold-out show in Vicar St had live performances from 8 shortlisted artists and was hosted by 2FM’s Tracy Clifford, broadcast live on the station.

Amble won RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year for Schoolyard Days, chosen by public vote via the RTÉ 2FM and Choice Music Prize websites. The winner was revealed by Tracy Clifford on her show this afternoon.

Amble also picked up Breakthrough Irish Artist of the Year, presented by DJ Próvaí from KNEECAP.

Irish Artist of the Year went to CMAT, presented by 2FM’s Beta Da Silva.

Louise Duffy (RTÉ Radio 1) welcomed Barry Devlin, Eamon Carr and Jim Lockhart on stage to accept the Classic Irish Album award for Horslips’ 1973 album The Táin.

Fantastic night to celebrate Music!!