Kilkenny DJ nominated for a 'Hottie' award - and voting is open!
Local DJ Martin Bridgeman been nominated for Best Radio DJ in the Hot Press Readers Poll 2026
Local DJ Martin Bridgeman been nominated for Best Radio DJ in the Hot Press Readers Poll 2026.
The awards celebrate the great variety of arts, music, cinema and more. Martin says he's humbled by the nomination.
"I am in very good company...and yes, being nominated is an honour in itself," he says. "I/we have worked hard to bring the best Irish music out there over the last twenty years in one form or another."
Voting closes in late April, with the winner announced in May. VOTE HERE
This now-legendary Readers' Poll – also known as the Hotties – allows music fans to have their say, and celebrate the artists and projects that brought some inspiration and light to the year.
This year's shortlists reflect the dazzling variety of sounds and ideas of the past 12 months, including tracks, albums, debut projects, live acts, DJs, songwriters, and more – across multiple genres.