This is a summary of the year 2012 in the Irish music industry.

Summary

* 11–14 January – Ireland is the "Spotlight Country" at the

Eurosonic Festival Eurosonic Noorderslag is an annual four-day music showcase festival and conference held in January in Groningen, Netherlands. The first three days of the festival (Eurosonic) feature artists from all over Europe, the last day of the festival (No ...

. * 11 January – the shortlist for the

Choice Music Prize The Choice Music Prize (), known for sponsorship reasons as the RTÉ Choice Music Prize is an annual music prize awarded to the best album from a band or solo musician who is born in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland or holds an Irish pa ...

was announced. * 8 March – the

was awarded at the Olympia Theatre. * 17 May –

Guns N' Roses Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1985. When they signed to Geffen Records in 1986, the band comprised vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKa ...

played The O2. * 2–4 June – Forbidden Fruit 2012 took place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. * 22–23 June – Westlife played

Croke Park Croke Park ( ga, Páirc an Chrócaigh, ) is a Gaelic games stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Named after Archbishop Thomas Croke, it is referred to as Croker by GAA fans and locals. It serves as both the principal national stadium of Ireland and he ...

, in their final ever shows. * 23–24 June – the inaugural Westport Festival of Music and Performing Arts took place at Westport House. * 26 June – Red Hot Chili Peppers played

, with support from Noel Gallagher. * 30 June * Aslan played Tallaght Stadium. * Oxegen, usually held at Punchestown Racecourse in July, did not take place for the first time since its inception in 2004. * 5 July – The Stone Roses played Phoenix Park as part of their

Reunion Tour A concert tour (or simply tour) is a series of concerts by an artist or group of artists in different cities, countries or locations. Often concert tours are named to differentiate different tours by the same artist and to associate a specific to ...

. The ''

Irish Independent The ''Irish Independent'' is an Irish daily newspaper and online publication which is owned by Independent News & Media (INM), a subsidiary of Mediahuis. The newspaper version often includes glossy magazines. Traditionally a broadsheet new ...

'' described it as "one of the most anticipated gigs of the year." * 7 July – Swedish House Mafia Phoenix Park concert * 17 July –

Bruce Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an originat ...

performed at the RDS. * 24 July – the entertainer

Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, a ...

played Dublin's Aviva Stadium as part of her world tour. * 23 August – Kasabian and Noel Gallagher performed an outdoor concert at

Marlay Park Marlay Park () is an suburban public park located in Rathfarnham in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland. Lying about nine kilometres (5.5 miles) from Dublin city centre, the parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks. Recreational spaces inclu ...

. There was high security following the Swedish House Mafia Phoenix Park concert disaster of the previous month. Sound problems marred Noel Gallagher's performance, forcing him off the stage as he attempted to finish his first song. * 24 August – David Guetta performed at Marlay Park. * 25 August – Van Morrison,

Tom Jones Tom Jones may refer to: Arts and entertainment *Tom Jones (singer) (born 1940), Welsh singer * Tom Jones (writer) (1928–2023), American librettist and lyricist *''The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'', a novel by Henry Fielding published in ...

and Don Baker/

Sinéad O'Connor Shuhada Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor on 8 December 1966; ) is an Irish singer-songwriter. Her debut album, ''The Lion and the Cobra'', was released in 1987 and charted internationally. Her second album, ''I Do Not Want What ...

performed an outdoor concert at Marlay Park. * 31 August–2 September – the Electric Picnic took place at Stradbally. * 13 September –

Paddy Moloney Paddy Moloney ( ga, Pádraig Ó Maoldomhnaigh; 1 August 1938 – 12 October 2021) was an Irish musician, composer, and record producer. He co-founded and led the Irish musical group the Chieftains, playing on all of their 44 albums. He was parti ...

, founding member of The Chieftains, was given Mexico's Ohtli Award, the country's highest cultural award. * 14 September – Robbie Williams performed at Dublin's O2 in honour of his vow to perform a one-off concert for his Irish fans after technical hitches destroyed his 2006 performance at Croke Park.

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