U2 take the honor for the best Irish album at The Anything Goes Milk Music Awards.
Irish and international acts feature in Ireland's first comprehensive rock and pop award ceremony, 'The Anything Goes Milk Music Awards' at the National Concert Hall (NCH) in Dublin. Sponsored by the National Dairy Council the event is run by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
There are ten award categories: Irish Male Singer, Irish Female Singer, Irish Group, International Male Singer, International Female Singer, International Group, Best Newcomer, Best Traditional/Folk Group, Best Irish Album and Best International Album. Winners have been chosen by 'Anything Goes' viewers.
Nominees in the Best Irish Album award category are: Bagatelle, Christy Moore, Those Nervous Animals, U2 and Clannad. Presenting U2 with the award, Bob Geldof declares,
The winner is of course that most brilliant of bands in the world today U2 for 'The Unforgettable Fire'.
In his acceptance speech, Bono finds it odd,
At 25, to be seen by some as an established group.
He knows many new bands are coming onto the music scene, eager to take U2’s crown.
But we're not going to make it easier for them by letting go of our own music, so they’re going to have to be good over the next few years.
Bono accepts the award on behalf of those who work with the band, their road crew, and specifically, their manager, Paul McGuinness.
A very special person who means a lot to us.
Paul McGuinness comes onto the stage, where The Edge presents him with the award.
'The Anything Goes Milk Music Awards' were broadcast on 11 March 1986. The presenters are Dave Heffernan and Aonghus McAnally.
