Here are a few shots from Wednesday night’s Choice Music Prize, where Super Extra Bonus Party bagged the gong and the ten grand prize.

The night was good craic, with the ten incredibly diverse acts performing two songs each. Seeing as you’re getting a buffet of the best Irish music out there, the €27 ticket price is a total steal.

It was also my first attempt at gig photography. Thankfully, we got lucky with our seats: ground floor tables three rows from the front (and a little to the right as you can see from my shots!).

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Roisin Murphy, who was captivating to watch:

Canon 400D, 50mm, f1.4, 1/200, ISO800

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Kila, as fast and ferocious as ever:

Canon 400D, 50mm, f5, 1/125, ISO1600

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Delorentos, who lived up to their reputation as a fierce live act:

Canon 400D, 50mm, f1.4, 1/250, ISO800

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Super Extra Bonus Party, who were equal measures of mad and brilliant:

Canon 400D, 50mm, f5, 1/250, ISO800

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Dry County, who I had my money on:

Canon 400D, 50mm, f1.4, 1/200, ISO1600

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The hilarious and endearing Cork frontman of Stanley Super 800:

Canon 400D, 50mm, f1.4, 1/250, ISO800

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There are a few more Flickr. I think next time I might just chance my arm and go up to the stage, as that’s really where my 50mm would have been happiest.

UnaRocks, Sinéad Gleeson, and Nialler9 all have more banter on the night. Hotpress photographer Naomi McCardle has some awesome pics.

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