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Niall Stokes
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| Born | 1951 (age 73–74) |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin (UCD) Synge Street CBS |
| Occupation | Music journalist, editor |
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Notable credit(s)
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Editor of Hot Press, Editor of the Year (2008 PPAI Magazine of the Year Awards), Industry Award (2009 Meteor Awards) |
| Spouse(s) | Mairin Sheehy |
Niall Stokes (born in 1951 in Dublin, Ireland) is a well-known music journalist and editor. He is most famous for being the editor of Hot Press, a popular Irish magazine about music and politics. He has led the magazine since 1977, helping to share news and stories about music and current events.
He has always been a big supporter of Irish music. He especially helped bands like U2 become famous in the late 1970s and through the 1980s.
Early Life and Career
Niall Stokes studied at University College Dublin (UCD) and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. While he was in college, he was part of a band called Eyeless. The famous writer and director Neil Jordan was also in this band.
Before he started Hot Press, Niall worked as a freelance writer. This means he wrote articles for different newspapers and magazines, like The Irish Times. He lives in Dublin with his wife, Mairin Sheehy.
Media Appearances
Niall Stokes has appeared on many TV and radio shows. In 2002, he was on an episode of Rattlebag. This show celebrated the 25th anniversary of Hot Press magazine.
In 2008, he attended the recording of the song "The Ballad of Ronnie Drew". He has also been on the interactive music series The Raw Sessions. On TV, he was a guest on Questions and Answers. He has also been heard on radio shows like Five Seven Live, This Week, Morning Ireland, and Drivetime.
Awards and Recognition
Niall Stokes has received several important awards for his work in journalism and music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2008 | Niall Stokes | PPAI Magazine of the Year Awards – Editor of the Year | Won |
| 2009 | Niall Stokes | Metor Music Awards – Industry Award | Won |
Other Accolades
In 2011, Magazines Ireland gave Niall Stokes a special lifetime achievement award. They recognized him for starting Hot Press in 1977 and guiding it for over 30 years. They also noted that he helped start the careers of many important journalists in Ireland.
The Irish Examiner newspaper also recognized his influence. In 2005, they included him in their list of the top fifty most important and influential people in Irish music.
