The nominated acts are invited to perform in front of a live audience at the ceremony. However, some nominated acts, such as The Chalets, Fionn Regan, Snow Patrol, Lisa Hannigan, Oppenheimer, Bell X1 and Laura Izibor, have not performed in the past due to other commitments. David Holmes (musician) and The Script also did not perform when nominated, though Holmes and Danny O'Donoghue attended the ceremony.
The selected performances are requested to take part in front of a live audience at the event. Nevertheless, some selected acts, such as The Chalets, Fionn Regan, Snow Patrol, Lisa Hannigan, Oppenheimer, Bell X1 and Laura Izibor, have not participated previously due to prior engagements. David Holmes (musician) and The Script also failed to perform when nominated, although Holmes and Danny O'Donoghue attended the ceremony.