Background 'Sick In The Head' by Irish rap group Kneecap has been shortlisted for the Best Original Song category at the 2025 Academy Awards. The song is featured in their self-titled film "Kneecap," which has also been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film. Being shortlisted means the song has advanced past the initial qualifying round but still needs to secure an official nomination.
Resolution Criteria This market will resolve YES if 'Sick In The Head' by Kneecap is officially nominated for Best Original Song at the 2025 Academy Awards when nominations are announced on January 17, 2025. The market will resolve NO if the song is not included in the final nominations list.
Considerations
Being shortlisted does not guarantee a nomination. The shortlist typically includes 15 songs, but only 5 will receive official nominations.
This would be a historic nomination as it would be the first Irish-language song to receive an Oscar nomination.
The film and song have already garnered significant attention, with the movie premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and receiving positive reviews.