There were performances throughout the weekend from The Blizzards, The Coronas, Cathy Davey, Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich, Dispatches, Declan O'Rourke, Fionn Regan and Republic of Loose.

[4] An award for Live Music Venue of the Year was presented to Vicar Street, believed by Hot Press readers to be most deserving, whilst Cork's Cypress Avenue and Mullingar's The Stables were also given consolation prizes.

featured contributions from Sharon Corr, Ronan Hardiman, Dave Odlum and Mick Pyro,[4] with hundreds of people being refused entry such was its popularity.

[1][8] Performers included The Blizzards,[8] The Chapters,[8] The Coronas,[1][8] Delorentos,[1][8] Director,[1][8] David Kitt,[1][8] Imelda May,[1][8] Republic of Loose[1][8] and Villagers.

[12] Camille O'Sullivan criticised television talent shows, saying those who participate are "being treated like guinea pigs" and that "somebody wins and has a hit and everybody gets bored with them after two months".