Galway Folk Festival: Sharon Shannon

Galway Folk Festival: Sharon ShannonSharon Shannon Sharon is a musician who continues to surprise. While she is known for her arrangements of traditional Irish tunes and Irish influenced compositions, she has always been eager to explore new styles, and to meet and work with other musicians. The accordionist from Ireland has achieved legendary status throughout the world and has made the much maligned accordion cool in her home country. Renowned for her collaborations, not just in Irish

 Sharon Shannon

Sharon is a musician who continues to surprise. While she is known for her arrangements of traditional Irish tunes and Irish influenced compositions, she has always been eager to explore new styles, and to meet and work with other musicians. The accordionist from Ireland has achieved legendary status throughout the world and has made the much-maligned accordion ‘cool’ in her home country. Renowned for her collaborations, not just in Irish traditional music, but through all music genres, Hip Hop, Cajun, Country, Classical and Rap.  Sharon has recorded and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and Global Music Industry, including The Waterboys, John Prine, Steve Earle, Jackson Browne, The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, The Chieftains, Shane McGowan, Willie Nelson, Nigel Kennedy, Kirsty MacColl, Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinéad O’Connor, Imelda May and- a list that is testament to Sharon’s versatility as well as talent.

Niamh Bury

Dubliner Niamh Bury has been hailed as one of Irish folk’s most exciting new talents. Her debut album ‘Yellow Roses’ showcases her uniquely stirring vocals, adept lyricism, and striking interpretations of old songs. She is named in The Irish Times’ ‘50 People to Watch in 2024’ list and is shortlisted in the Best Emerging Artist category at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards. To date, she has collaborated and shared the stage with acts like Dermot Kennedy, Ye Vagabonds, Martin Hayes, Myles O’Reilly, Niamh Regan and Cinder Well.

Lady Nade

Acclaimed UK artist, Lady Nade’s blend of folk, Americana, soul, jazz, blues and roots has led her to become a rising star and award winning songstress. With nominations for Artist of the Year at the AMAUK Awards in 2023 and a Song of the Year win at the UK Americana Awards in 2022, she stands as one of the UK's most distinctive voices.  Her compositions explore themes of love, friendship, loss, and hope. With a transformative stage presence and commitment to advocacy, Lady Nade's impact resonates globally.