The tickets for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize are going on sale this week.
The 14th annual celebration of the best in Irish recorded music will be taking place in Vicar Street, Dublin on Thursday, March 7 next year.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 23 from usual Ticketmaster outlets, priced €28 including booking fee.
The Irish Album of the Year 2018 Shortlist announcement will take place on Wednesday, January 9 and the Irish Song of the Year 2018 Shortlist announcement will follow on Wednesday, January 30.
The Irish Album of the Year 2018 will be announced at the live event and will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2FM in a special four hour extended programme from 7- 11pm, with a special RTÉ Choice Music Prize highlights programme going out on RTÉ2 television the following week.
Adrian Lynch, Head of Audiences, Channels and Marketing, RTÉ, said, "The success of our partnership with the Choice Music Prize over the past two years highlights how our television, radio and online platforms can combine to great effect to promote nominated artists and support Irish music talent.
"This was another great year for Irish music and we are looking forward to doing our bit across RTÉ2, 2FM and rte.ie to make 2018 a year to remember for all RTÉ Choice Music Prize nominees."
According to Alan Swan, Director of Music, 2FM, "Giving airplay to emerging and established Irish talent is at the very core of what we do at 2FM and our RTÉ Choice Music Prize All-Irish music days, which celebrate Irish music and artists, have become one of the most popular features on the station.
"This has been such an exciting year for Irish music and we can't wait to celebrate it with the RTÉ Choice Music Prize on 2FM."
The winning act will receive €10,000, a prize fund which has been provided by The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) and The Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA).
