RTÉ 2FM has today announced the eagerly anticipated list of 2FM Rising Artists for 2025. Chosen each year by a panel of experts, the class of 2025 are Amble, Annie-Dog, BOLD LOVE, CamrinWatsin, Celaviedmai, Cliffords, ESSIRAY, F3miii, Fortúne Igiebor and Pastiche.

All ten selection artists were announced today on The Tracy Clifford Show and 2FM will champion them all through the next year with particular focus on the acts unveiling exclusive new music and interviews during Rising Week which takes place from Monday 2nd December to Sunday 8th December.

Adam Fogarty, Director of Music at RTÉ 2FM said:

“2FM is delighted to announce our 2FM Rising list for 2025. Now in its 8th year (since its inception in 2018) our ambition is to continue to build on 2FM's rich history of supporting Irish artists and music. Building on the legacy of 2FM Rising - that in recent years has brought you acts such as Dermot Kennedy, Denise Chaila, For Those I Love, Fontaines DC, Jafaris, Pillow Queens, Kojaque, Biig Piig, Monjola, Gemma Dunleavy, Sello, Aby Coulibaly, Chubby Cat, Jordan Adetunji, New Dad, 49th & Main and many more - we remain committed to bringing our audiences exciting new Irish acts that are helping shape the future of Irish music. We're very excited for another great year in Irish music and to bring 2FM Rising to audiences in 2025.'' 

Previous 2FM Rising artists also include Lyra, The Murder Capital and Wild Youth. For details on the all of this year’s artists visit: www.rte.ie/2fmrising

Director of Marketing & Membership Development with IMRO, Keith Johnson added: 

"IMRO is delighted to once again partner with RTÉ 2FM Rising to support Ireland’s next generation of musical talent. The Rising initiative has become a vital springboard for artists, offering them the resources and exposure needed to reach new audiences. In 2025, we’re excited to see these incredible songwriters and musicians bring their unique sounds to listeners across Ireland and beyond."