Niamh Bury

Niamh Bury is one of the most exciting new voices on the Irish folk scene. In the past six months, the Dublin-born songwriter has released four singles to wide acclaim, recording her work with the RTE Concert Orchestra, and sharing the stage with acts like Ye Vagabonds, Dermot Kennedy, Martin Hayes, Myles O'Reilly, Niamh Regan and Cinder Well.

Her original compositions express a richly textured folk sensibility, with a “commanding vocal performance and expressionistic storytelling that blend into the music’s organic feel” (The Last Mix Tape). Niamh is also one of the chief organisers of the iconic singing session ‘The Night Before Larry Got Stretched’, which famously takes place in The Cobblestone pub, and whose founders include members of Lankum and Landless.

Along with ØXN, Niamh is one of the first new artists in almost two decades to be signed to Ireland's most iconic and culturally important record label, Claddagh Records.

“A fresh, fast-rising talent in the Irish folk scene [. . . ] an easily captivating and striking performer, drawing listeners in with her soul-stirring vocals and unique adaptations of traditional songs.” – Hotpress

“It’s not just her balletic vocals that stay with you after hearing this song ["Beehive"] but also her tender and deeply poetic lyrics” – Folk Radio UK

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