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The six national finalists for “A New Local Hero” have been revealed. 25 radio stations nationwide put forward a singer for the live finale at The Academy in Dublin on April 25th, and among them is Ocean FM’s artist, Sligo’s Paddy Keyes. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Paddy was overjoyed…

The band ‘Chameleon’ have been crowned overall winner of Irish Music Month’s A New Local Hero. OceanFM’s entry, ‘Whatever Suits’, didn’t make the cut for the final that took place at The Academy in Dublin last night. The shortlist of five were, Carrie Baxter (WLR), Chameleon (98FM), Fintan McKahey (96FM),…

The five finalists for the Irish Music Rights Organisation’s Irish Music Month’s Local Hero Award have been selected. They are Carrie Baxter (WLR), Chameleon (98FM), Fintan McKahey (96FM), Leah Moran (Spin 1038) and Mia Yermeche (FM104). Unfortunately, OceanFM’s entry, ‘Whatever Suits’, didn’t make the cut for the final at the…

The overall finalist to represent OceanFM in the Irish Music Month’s ‘Local Hero Award’ has been chosen. The four member group, ‘Whatever Suits’, was chosen from five finalists after numerous entries. They will now be judged against 24 other bands and singers from across Ireland where five will be picked…

October saw Irish Music Month here on Ocean FM in association with the BAI Sound and Vision, HotPress and XL Retail. Ocean FM had an huge amount of entries from across the North West which were whittled down to five. You can listen below to the five entries that made…

OceanFM has joined with 24 other radio stations in a major new initiative to promote Irish artists and bands. Irish Music Month aims to showcase the talent Ireland has to offer in the music scene which is supported by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and Hot Press. OceanFM is trying to…