Garth Brooks is back, baby! How did he describe the cancellation of his concerts at Croke Park in 2014 when he returned to the scene for a press conference in November?
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“Like a death in the family.”
“Like a crushed cowboy hat.”
“Like a kick in the teeth.”
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Which acclaimed filmmaker directed the three-part Beatles documentary Get Back, which thrilled die-hard and casual fans alike?
Danny boyle
Peter Jackson
Martin scorsese
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The Irish government organized a pilot concert in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens in June. Which artist took to the stage as the headliner?
Gavin james
Denise chaila
James vincent mcmorrow
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Kanye West and Drake have released new – and very long – albums. One man moved 313,000 album units in his first week, the other 595,300 in his. Who won the battle?
Duck
Kanye west
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After considerable drama, Electric Picnic did not take place for the second year in a row. As it stands, who is the latest act to headliner the main stage of the festival?
shots
Florence + The Machine
The 1975
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Which DJ has U2 teamed up with to provide the official EURO 2020 theme song?
Calvin harris
Tiesto
Martin garrix
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The Billboard charts in America capped an all-time number one new song. Who is the hitmaker behind this?
The weekend
Taylor Swift
Billie Eilish
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Beyoncé made history at the Grammy Awards, becoming the most awarded woman in Grammy history. Who has she passed?
Madonna
Dolly parton
Alison krauss
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Ed Sheeran opened up about the backlash he suffered after making an appearance in Game of Thrones. How did he sum up the experience?
“Only god can judge me.”
“It didn’t bother me at all.”
“It clouded my joy.”
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ABBA has released Voyage, their first new studio album in 40 years. Can you name the last one they released before him in 1981?
Visitors
Do you want
Super Troop
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First of all, what is important about Kanye West’s work for DONDA?
It’s a single untitled black tile
It will upload new illustrations once a month
It’s a GIF
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You are looking at an illustrative excerpt from an album released in 2021. Name the act involved for a point …
Billie Eilish
Olivia rodrigo
Lorde
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This is the cover of Drake’s Certified Lover Boy below. Which famous artist designed it?
Tracey Emin
Damien hirst
Banksy
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Another album cover sample, but who owns it?
Zayn
Sam fender
Justin bieber
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One last single for you – which acclaimed American rock band has this on the cover of their latest album?
War on drugs
Kings of Leon
The killers
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Billie Eilish’s Bond theme finally came to life in the opening credits of No Time to Die, but which franchise classic ended the movie?
‘You only live twice’
“We have all the time in the world”
“The spy who loved me”
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What trippy song did the soundtrack of the first trailer for The Matrix Resurrections make?
“Magic Carpet Ride” – John Kay
“White Rabbit” – Jefferson Plane
‘Sunshine of Your Love’ – Cream
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The Sparks Brothers is a feature-length documentary about British art-pop group Sparks. Which director – who also released a horror movie in 2021 – did it?
Edgar wright
Ben wheatley
John krasinski
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Which film won Best Original Music at this year’s Oscars?
Soul
man
World news
Da 5 bloods
Minari
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And finally this tour; Which singer appeared as an exaggerated version of themselves in Netflix’s hugely expensive blockbuster Red Notice?
Ariana Grande
Cardi B
Ed sheeran
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What clip is it from?
Chat Doja – ‘Kiss me more’
Olivia Rodrigo – “Driving license”
Adele – ‘Easy for me’
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What clip is it from?
Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open”
Ed Sheeran – “Bad Habits”
The Weeknd – “Save Your Tears”
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What clip is it from?
Polo G – ‘RAPSTAR’
Lil Nas X – ‘MONTERO (Call me by your name)’
BTS – ‘Butter’
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What clip is it from?
Self-esteem – “I do this all the time”
Lorde – “Solar energy”
Wet leg – ‘Chaise Longue’
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What clip is it from?
MÃ¥neskin – “Begin”
Anne-Marie & Little Mix – ‘Kiss My (Uh Oh)’
Dave ft. Stormzy – “Clash”
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“I walked through the door with you.
Westlife – “Starlight”
Taylor Swift – “All Too Good”
Lana Del Rey – ‘White Dress’
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“I remember when you left Kilkenny.
Arlo Parks – “Hope”
Holy Sister – “Karaoke song”
ABBA – “When you danced with me”
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“Put your fucking hands up.”
FINNEAS – “Love is pain”
Limp Bizkit – ‘Dad Vibes’
Bo Burnham – “All Eyes on Me”
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“I’m doing the same thing I told you I never would.”
The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber – ‘Reste’
Elton John and Dua Lipa – ‘Cold Heart’
Post Malone and The Weeknd – “One Right Now”
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“Sometimes I just can’t take it.”
Lizzo ft. Cardi B – “Rumors”
Coldplay – “Higher Power”
Masked wolf – “Astronaut in the ocean”
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Dermot Kennedy has released only one single this year. Name it.
‘Better now’
‘Better days’
” Better ”
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Which act won the RTÉ Choice Music Prize?
Pillow queens
Denise chaila
DC fountains
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How many Irish artists were nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, which was ultimately won by Arlo Parks?
One
Of them
Nothing
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The government organized a pilot festival at IMMA in July. Which popular podcast device hosted the event?
Blindboy Boatclub
Bressie
The 2 Johnnies
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Which Irish musician has been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song?
Black mary
Lisa hannigan
Van Morrison
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Which band released an album called Fever Dreams?
For those I love
Wyvern lingo
Villager
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A group born from the ashes of Little Green Cars released their first album in 2021. But what is the name of this new project?
New Dad
The capital of murder
Soda blonde
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Which of the following Irish bands did NOT get # 1 on the Irish Albums chart in 2021?
Inhaler
The scenario
Kojaque
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Loud post-punk Girl Band has changed its name. To what?
man strip
Gilla Tape
boy strip
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And finally – what Irish act shared a passionate call for Britney Spears to be released from her tutelage?
U2
Jedward
Snow patrol
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