Sligo's Got Music winners announced as Phoenix Band take the title
'The judging panel had great difficulty with choosing the winner. We want to congratulate the Phoenix Band.'
The project aimed to showcase the north-west's wide range of musical talent and create a platform for up-and-coming artists. 'We want to thank our partners Ocean FM and the Creative Ireland Programme who helped us made this project possible.'
Phoenix Band will now receive a full day recording day at Blue Room Studio in North Sligo and will sing at Ballygawley Music Festival this weekend.
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