2005 Meteor Awards


The 2005 Meteor Music Awards was hosted by comedian Ed Byrne at the Point Theatre on Thursday 24 February 2005. It was the fifth edition of Ireland's national music awards. A total of sixteen awards were presented at the ceremony, with the public eligible to vote in five categories. Snow Patrol won two awards, whilst Franz Ferdinand also picked up two awards. Paddy Casey and Juliet Turner were named Best Irish Male and Best Irish Female. The Chalets won Best New Band.

Performances

There were performances on the night from Declan O'Rourke, Westlife, Snow Patrol, Aslan, The Thrills, Bell X1, Brian McFadden and Delta Goodrem, and The Devlins.

Nominations

The nominations were announced on 11 January 2005.

Public voting categories

Best Irish Band

Best Irish Male

Best Irish Female

Best Irish Pop Act

Best Irish DJ

Non-public voting categories

Best Irish Album

Best Folk/Traditional

Best International Male

Best International Female

Best International Album

Best International Group

Best Live Performance Visiting Act

Hope for 2005

Lifetime Achievement Award

Humanitarian Award

Industry Award

Multiple nominations

Despite receiving three nominations, Declan O'Rourke did not take home an award on the night. Franz Ferdinand and Snow Patrol were multiple award winners in two categories.