Super Extra Bonus Party win the Choice Music Prize 2007.
I’m still in absolute shock. I woke up this morning to hear it all over the radio and see it in the papers which reminded me it actually happened.These lads are my best mates. I’m absolutely delighted for them obviously. A mate of mine and the band, Ciaran, said to me last night that he had a feeling that yesterday was a special day for all of us as friends (for numerous reasons) and bought a few bottles of champagne. None of the band thought that far ahead because it just wasn’t an issue. There was no talk of winning, just of the performance and the general buzz of a nomination. When Jim announced the winner, I freaked out (You can see it below); it all seemed so incredulous. I ended up running downstairs and jumping onstage to congratulate them like an eejit. But it was worth it.
The result is an interesting one as The Boners music is so polarising. A few people last night expressed their disappointment to me and the look of shock all around was something to behold. I personally was convinced that there was no way 12 single-minded judges could decide on an album so eclectic. Surely someone would object to hip-hop? And I was of the opinion that just because there has been unpredictability in the past, that does not make a precedent but yet again, Choice has proved its stripes.
Here’s some videos of the night (more to follow)
SEBP – Everything Flows (Choice Performance)
Roisin Murphy – Overpowered acoustic (Choice Performance)
SEBP – Fav Things (Choice Performance)
The announcement freakout
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
great blog
daniel – lisbon
http://strawsea.blogspot.com/
Fair fucks to the lads!
Met Mike on the bus on his way into vicar st, he seemed really nervous and said that he really didnt think they had a chance, that the bookies had stopped taking bets on Cathy Davey, and that they were 12/1 which he said was ‘really generous’, haha!
No more gettin the 49 anymore eh!? Stretched Limos all the way 😉
Amazing
Im on some buzz in work here, Dude it was genuinely great to see you so happy Last night. Just brilliant
up the sash
C
Niall, I can only imagine how exhilarating it was for yourself and the lads last night. And today, and tomorrow…
100% Deserved!
great stuff
BONER POWER, RUN TINGS PROPER!
Jaysus that’s mad! Fair fucks.
Big Up Dem Boners!
i was watchin the news for some unknown reason and saw the choice awards mentioned. i taught it was on thursday night. anyway the woman on the news was just about to say the winners and in my head i say super extra bonus party and then she says the same thing. i have a gift lol
fair play fanfukingtastic!!!!
they should have a parade in newbridge in your honor
So delighted.
I wrote almost exactly the same thing about the lads – I even used the words ‘eclectic’ and ‘polarize’ and ’12 judges’. Sorry.
It’s brilliant though, I’m over the moon for the lads, well deserved. Just waiting for the shock to ease off a bit!
You can’t beat an unpredictable win!
Delighted for ye lads. Very much deserved in my humble opinion! Congratulations!
so chuffed for you guys. I said it on Aoife Mc’s post- such a refreshing result for Irish music.
“A few people last night expressed their disappointment” – must have been the journos used to cover the Meteors. Well done to the Choice judges to another unusual but not undeserved award. Its always good to reward something new and fresh – it probably wont be the liquid lounge next time your in Cork!
Fair fucks lads! Fucking Class
great stuff!
thanks for the videos-deadly to see them and the freakout is brilliant!
It was very fortunate for me to find your blog. But I am so tired I was going to plug the magazine in my del.icio.us and forgot!.
Today is my mother’s 88th birthday. Feb.29. In 2004 it was Oscar© day.
Saint Patrick’s is right on the corner.
high five!
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Liquid lounge is a great wee spot!!
[quote post=”1066″]Saint Patrick’s is right on the corner.[/quote]
Well said tina, I couldn’t have put it better myself.
*guffaws*
Niall I just wanted to stop and wish you the best tomorrow night. You’re a blogging staple, I’d love to see Aoife do well because between the pair of you there’ve been many fine posts and podcasts. Found loadsa good music here!
Game on?
🙂
jaysus…i go away fer a coupla days an allova sudden you’ve gone all ‘overground’. I guess you suck now ;P
A well deserved win an a bit of a shakeup, nice one!