Problem Patterns, Jordan Adetunji & Cara Dillon win at the NI Prize 2024
Huge congratulations to the 3 PRS Foundation grantees who at The Northern Ireland (NI) Prize, held in Ulster Hall, Belfast on 13th November 2024
- Problem Patterns who received PRS Foundation’s Women Make Music fund were nominated in multiple categories & won the coveted album of the year for their album ‘Blouse Club’
- Jordan Adetunji who was awarded the PPL Momentum Fund from PRS Foundation won ‘Music Video of the year’ for his grammy nominated track Kehlani
- Cara Dillon who was supported through the International Showcase Fund won the NI Music Prize Public Vote award
Problem Patterns is a ferocious, four-piece, queer punk band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, comprised of Alanah Smith, Bethany Crooks, Beverley Boal and Ciara King. They formed in November 2018 and have gigged relentlessly, released multiple singles and an EP. The band does not have a singular frontperson, opting instead to switch roles and instruments, to ensure each member in the group has a voice. They have received air play on KEXP, RTE 2FM and BBC Radio Ulster and been part of numerous compilation records, including Third Bar’s “The Fight Is Not Over” which aimed to capture the protest music of Belfast’s most vocal and impassioned bands.
Jordan Adetunji hailing from Belfast (Northern Ireland) is breaking all the rules with his genre merging rap and r&b post punk feels. The Alternative Hip Hop Artist has currently gained a huge momentum with his tracks being featured in huge Spotify playlists such as Alternative hip hop, Chillmatic, New punk tracks, as well as rap uk and Fresh Finds Rock. His viral hit Kehlani earned him a grammy nomination in the Best Melodic rap category alongside legends like Beyonce and Eryka Badu.
Cara Dillon who was born in Dungiven, has risen to become one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world. Possessing a rare and unique voice that has been lauded since winning the All-Ireland singing trophy aged only 14, together with her husband and musical partner, Sam Lakeman, she has successfully steered an eclectic musical path defying the typical pigeonholes that hinder most artists in her genre. Celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements, she has earned both commercial success and astonishing critical acclaim.
Congratulations to our grantees and all the winners this year. Find more information on the NI Prize here.
