Leitrim-Longford group up for Album of the Year at RTE Choice Music Awards tonight

Longford-Leitrim band, Amble, are shortlisted for the RTE Choice music awards on Thursday night in Dublin.

Amble are shortlisted for the Irish Album of the Year on the back of a successful year that saw them release their first Album ‘Reverie’ and open shows for Hozier during his world tour.

The bands' rise from pub gigs to sold-out arenas has been fuelled by the dedication of fans at home and abroad. Their debut album, Reverie, topped the Irish Album Chart across four non-consecutive weeks.

The band will face strong opposition with Irish stars shortlisted, such as Sprints, Just Mustard, and CMAT, with her album ‘Euro-Country’.

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While their music has also clocked up over 115 million streams globally, they sold over 100k tickets worldwide last year.

Since forming in late 2022, the Leitrim- Longford group have built a reputation for honest songwriting, lush acoustic arrangements, and captivating live performances. Amble will also support Dermot Kennedy on his 2026 Europe and UK tour.

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An assembled panel of eleven Irish music media professionals and industry experts will decide the winners, with accolades such as Irish Artist of the Year and Irish Song of the Year up for grabs.