Stephen Moreland East Midlands Belfast-based musician Stephen sang and played keyboards with a band called ANOMALyS during his time at university, and is now ready to make his mark as a solo songwriter with a debut EP. This would be a folk/soul EP of songs he has been writing for the last 6 years. Pronouns: he/himInstagram Muckerhood Northern Ireland Derry-based Muckerhood is a solo music project in which Niall Grace writes, produces, stages, choreographs and performs tracks that together blend an eclectic mix of genres, from folk pop to electronic rock, whilst embracing local roots and local vocal sound, falling somewhere under the art rock sphere. Pronouns: he/himTikTokInstagram Anthony Layde Northern Ireland Artist-producer Anthony Layde forges a distinct musical path, blending the ancient with the avant-garde. A Belfast native, he draws upon on his Irish dancing roots and homeland's folklore. Described by Hot Press (2024) as a fusion of "primal beats with ethereal, otherworldly vocals", Anthony's music is both raw and transcendent. His upcoming EP is a snapshot of his life as he confronts his destiny on a country road in Ireland’s forgotten Northern state. Exploring themes of toxic masculinity and queer identity, the EP utilises synth-folk production and vulnerable lyricism against the backdrop of a folk tale inspired by Irish mythology. Pronouns: he/him TikTokInstagram Peter McMahon Northern Ireland Peter McMahon is a singer from Fermanagh. He has headlined sold-out shows at venues such as Little Whelan's in Dublin. With the NextGen Fund, he is working on his next EP 'QUEUEING FOR ONE', which will be accompanied by a series of music videos. The videos will coalesce into one cohesive short film about someone discovering themselves. Pronouns: he/him Instagram ÉABHA Northern Ireland ÉABHA is an artist from Belfast. They have received praise from BBC Radio Ulster, Sound Obscura Chicago, Dublin Digital Radio, and Resonance Magnétique in Montreal. They also perform regularly within the Belfast music scene. The NextGen Fund will support the release of their upcoming debut EP, 'An Dóitéan'. Pronouns: they/them Instagram Oscar Jennings Oscar Jennings is an artist from Derry. He has performed as a singer-songwriter since the age of 14, playing local support and headline gigs. The NextGen Fund supported him to create, release and market his debut EP, 'Wouldn't Be Seen Dead'. Instagram Garrett Laurie Garrett Laurie is a cinematic dark-pop artist from Belfast. They have performed with the likes of Hex Hue, Stranger Dais, Joel Harkin, and fellow NextGen Fund recipient Niall McDowell. He has also contributed to Problem Pattern’s 'Bangers N’ Pride' compilation in support of LGBTQ art. Instagram Niall McDowell Niall McDowell is a folk and alt-country singer/songwriter from Belfast, Country Antrim. Their music has been described as "somewhere between a choirboy and a cowboy" by BBC Radio 1, with songs such as 'Brokeback' and 'It Was An Honour To Be Nominated' lauded for smart writing and vulnerable production. He has sold out The Black Box in Belfast, and performed at Dig With It Magazine's Issue Launch and Belfast's Lord Mayor's Day. He has also been selected for the Oh Yeah Centre's 'Scratch My Progress' talent development programme. TikTok Instagram Sarah Ann Rée Sarah Ann Rée is a folk singer-songwriter originally from Belfast. She is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Dot to Dot Festival, supported a variety of local artists, and performed in Sofar Sounds shows across the UK from Belfast to Bristol. TikTok Instagram RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Northern Ireland
Muckerhood Northern Ireland Derry-based Muckerhood is a solo music project in which Niall Grace writes, produces, stages, choreographs and performs tracks that together blend an eclectic mix of genres, from folk pop to electronic rock, whilst embracing local roots and local vocal sound, falling somewhere under the art rock sphere. Pronouns: he/himTikTokInstagram Anthony Layde Northern Ireland Artist-producer Anthony Layde forges a distinct musical path, blending the ancient with the avant-garde. A Belfast native, he draws upon on his Irish dancing roots and homeland's folklore. Described by Hot Press (2024) as a fusion of "primal beats with ethereal, otherworldly vocals", Anthony's music is both raw and transcendent. His upcoming EP is a snapshot of his life as he confronts his destiny on a country road in Ireland’s forgotten Northern state. Exploring themes of toxic masculinity and queer identity, the EP utilises synth-folk production and vulnerable lyricism against the backdrop of a folk tale inspired by Irish mythology. Pronouns: he/him TikTokInstagram Peter McMahon Northern Ireland Peter McMahon is a singer from Fermanagh. He has headlined sold-out shows at venues such as Little Whelan's in Dublin. With the NextGen Fund, he is working on his next EP 'QUEUEING FOR ONE', which will be accompanied by a series of music videos. The videos will coalesce into one cohesive short film about someone discovering themselves. Pronouns: he/him Instagram ÉABHA Northern Ireland ÉABHA is an artist from Belfast. They have received praise from BBC Radio Ulster, Sound Obscura Chicago, Dublin Digital Radio, and Resonance Magnétique in Montreal. They also perform regularly within the Belfast music scene. The NextGen Fund will support the release of their upcoming debut EP, 'An Dóitéan'. Pronouns: they/them Instagram Oscar Jennings Oscar Jennings is an artist from Derry. He has performed as a singer-songwriter since the age of 14, playing local support and headline gigs. The NextGen Fund supported him to create, release and market his debut EP, 'Wouldn't Be Seen Dead'. Instagram Garrett Laurie Garrett Laurie is a cinematic dark-pop artist from Belfast. They have performed with the likes of Hex Hue, Stranger Dais, Joel Harkin, and fellow NextGen Fund recipient Niall McDowell. He has also contributed to Problem Pattern’s 'Bangers N’ Pride' compilation in support of LGBTQ art. Instagram Niall McDowell Niall McDowell is a folk and alt-country singer/songwriter from Belfast, Country Antrim. Their music has been described as "somewhere between a choirboy and a cowboy" by BBC Radio 1, with songs such as 'Brokeback' and 'It Was An Honour To Be Nominated' lauded for smart writing and vulnerable production. He has sold out The Black Box in Belfast, and performed at Dig With It Magazine's Issue Launch and Belfast's Lord Mayor's Day. He has also been selected for the Oh Yeah Centre's 'Scratch My Progress' talent development programme. TikTok Instagram Sarah Ann Rée Sarah Ann Rée is a folk singer-songwriter originally from Belfast. She is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Dot to Dot Festival, supported a variety of local artists, and performed in Sofar Sounds shows across the UK from Belfast to Bristol. TikTok Instagram RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Northern Ireland
Anthony Layde Northern Ireland Artist-producer Anthony Layde forges a distinct musical path, blending the ancient with the avant-garde. A Belfast native, he draws upon on his Irish dancing roots and homeland's folklore. Described by Hot Press (2024) as a fusion of "primal beats with ethereal, otherworldly vocals", Anthony's music is both raw and transcendent. His upcoming EP is a snapshot of his life as he confronts his destiny on a country road in Ireland’s forgotten Northern state. Exploring themes of toxic masculinity and queer identity, the EP utilises synth-folk production and vulnerable lyricism against the backdrop of a folk tale inspired by Irish mythology. Pronouns: he/him TikTokInstagram Peter McMahon Northern Ireland Peter McMahon is a singer from Fermanagh. He has headlined sold-out shows at venues such as Little Whelan's in Dublin. With the NextGen Fund, he is working on his next EP 'QUEUEING FOR ONE', which will be accompanied by a series of music videos. The videos will coalesce into one cohesive short film about someone discovering themselves. Pronouns: he/him Instagram ÉABHA Northern Ireland ÉABHA is an artist from Belfast. They have received praise from BBC Radio Ulster, Sound Obscura Chicago, Dublin Digital Radio, and Resonance Magnétique in Montreal. They also perform regularly within the Belfast music scene. The NextGen Fund will support the release of their upcoming debut EP, 'An Dóitéan'. Pronouns: they/them Instagram Oscar Jennings Oscar Jennings is an artist from Derry. He has performed as a singer-songwriter since the age of 14, playing local support and headline gigs. The NextGen Fund supported him to create, release and market his debut EP, 'Wouldn't Be Seen Dead'. Instagram Garrett Laurie Garrett Laurie is a cinematic dark-pop artist from Belfast. They have performed with the likes of Hex Hue, Stranger Dais, Joel Harkin, and fellow NextGen Fund recipient Niall McDowell. He has also contributed to Problem Pattern’s 'Bangers N’ Pride' compilation in support of LGBTQ art. Instagram Niall McDowell Niall McDowell is a folk and alt-country singer/songwriter from Belfast, Country Antrim. Their music has been described as "somewhere between a choirboy and a cowboy" by BBC Radio 1, with songs such as 'Brokeback' and 'It Was An Honour To Be Nominated' lauded for smart writing and vulnerable production. He has sold out The Black Box in Belfast, and performed at Dig With It Magazine's Issue Launch and Belfast's Lord Mayor's Day. He has also been selected for the Oh Yeah Centre's 'Scratch My Progress' talent development programme. TikTok Instagram Sarah Ann Rée Sarah Ann Rée is a folk singer-songwriter originally from Belfast. She is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Dot to Dot Festival, supported a variety of local artists, and performed in Sofar Sounds shows across the UK from Belfast to Bristol. TikTok Instagram RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Northern Ireland
Peter McMahon Northern Ireland Peter McMahon is a singer from Fermanagh. He has headlined sold-out shows at venues such as Little Whelan's in Dublin. With the NextGen Fund, he is working on his next EP 'QUEUEING FOR ONE', which will be accompanied by a series of music videos. The videos will coalesce into one cohesive short film about someone discovering themselves. Pronouns: he/him Instagram ÉABHA Northern Ireland ÉABHA is an artist from Belfast. They have received praise from BBC Radio Ulster, Sound Obscura Chicago, Dublin Digital Radio, and Resonance Magnétique in Montreal. They also perform regularly within the Belfast music scene. The NextGen Fund will support the release of their upcoming debut EP, 'An Dóitéan'. Pronouns: they/them Instagram Oscar Jennings Oscar Jennings is an artist from Derry. He has performed as a singer-songwriter since the age of 14, playing local support and headline gigs. The NextGen Fund supported him to create, release and market his debut EP, 'Wouldn't Be Seen Dead'. Instagram Garrett Laurie Garrett Laurie is a cinematic dark-pop artist from Belfast. They have performed with the likes of Hex Hue, Stranger Dais, Joel Harkin, and fellow NextGen Fund recipient Niall McDowell. He has also contributed to Problem Pattern’s 'Bangers N’ Pride' compilation in support of LGBTQ art. Instagram Niall McDowell Niall McDowell is a folk and alt-country singer/songwriter from Belfast, Country Antrim. Their music has been described as "somewhere between a choirboy and a cowboy" by BBC Radio 1, with songs such as 'Brokeback' and 'It Was An Honour To Be Nominated' lauded for smart writing and vulnerable production. He has sold out The Black Box in Belfast, and performed at Dig With It Magazine's Issue Launch and Belfast's Lord Mayor's Day. He has also been selected for the Oh Yeah Centre's 'Scratch My Progress' talent development programme. TikTok Instagram Sarah Ann Rée Sarah Ann Rée is a folk singer-songwriter originally from Belfast. She is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Dot to Dot Festival, supported a variety of local artists, and performed in Sofar Sounds shows across the UK from Belfast to Bristol. TikTok Instagram RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Northern Ireland
ÉABHA Northern Ireland ÉABHA is an artist from Belfast. They have received praise from BBC Radio Ulster, Sound Obscura Chicago, Dublin Digital Radio, and Resonance Magnétique in Montreal. They also perform regularly within the Belfast music scene. The NextGen Fund will support the release of their upcoming debut EP, 'An Dóitéan'. Pronouns: they/them Instagram Oscar Jennings Oscar Jennings is an artist from Derry. He has performed as a singer-songwriter since the age of 14, playing local support and headline gigs. The NextGen Fund supported him to create, release and market his debut EP, 'Wouldn't Be Seen Dead'. Instagram Garrett Laurie Garrett Laurie is a cinematic dark-pop artist from Belfast. They have performed with the likes of Hex Hue, Stranger Dais, Joel Harkin, and fellow NextGen Fund recipient Niall McDowell. He has also contributed to Problem Pattern’s 'Bangers N’ Pride' compilation in support of LGBTQ art. Instagram Niall McDowell Niall McDowell is a folk and alt-country singer/songwriter from Belfast, Country Antrim. Their music has been described as "somewhere between a choirboy and a cowboy" by BBC Radio 1, with songs such as 'Brokeback' and 'It Was An Honour To Be Nominated' lauded for smart writing and vulnerable production. He has sold out The Black Box in Belfast, and performed at Dig With It Magazine's Issue Launch and Belfast's Lord Mayor's Day. He has also been selected for the Oh Yeah Centre's 'Scratch My Progress' talent development programme. TikTok Instagram Sarah Ann Rée Sarah Ann Rée is a folk singer-songwriter originally from Belfast. She is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Dot to Dot Festival, supported a variety of local artists, and performed in Sofar Sounds shows across the UK from Belfast to Bristol. TikTok Instagram RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Northern Ireland
Oscar Jennings Oscar Jennings is an artist from Derry. He has performed as a singer-songwriter since the age of 14, playing local support and headline gigs. The NextGen Fund supported him to create, release and market his debut EP, 'Wouldn't Be Seen Dead'. Instagram Garrett Laurie Garrett Laurie is a cinematic dark-pop artist from Belfast. They have performed with the likes of Hex Hue, Stranger Dais, Joel Harkin, and fellow NextGen Fund recipient Niall McDowell. He has also contributed to Problem Pattern’s 'Bangers N’ Pride' compilation in support of LGBTQ art. Instagram Niall McDowell Niall McDowell is a folk and alt-country singer/songwriter from Belfast, Country Antrim. Their music has been described as "somewhere between a choirboy and a cowboy" by BBC Radio 1, with songs such as 'Brokeback' and 'It Was An Honour To Be Nominated' lauded for smart writing and vulnerable production. He has sold out The Black Box in Belfast, and performed at Dig With It Magazine's Issue Launch and Belfast's Lord Mayor's Day. He has also been selected for the Oh Yeah Centre's 'Scratch My Progress' talent development programme. TikTok Instagram Sarah Ann Rée Sarah Ann Rée is a folk singer-songwriter originally from Belfast. She is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Dot to Dot Festival, supported a variety of local artists, and performed in Sofar Sounds shows across the UK from Belfast to Bristol. TikTok Instagram RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Northern Ireland
Garrett Laurie Garrett Laurie is a cinematic dark-pop artist from Belfast. They have performed with the likes of Hex Hue, Stranger Dais, Joel Harkin, and fellow NextGen Fund recipient Niall McDowell. He has also contributed to Problem Pattern’s 'Bangers N’ Pride' compilation in support of LGBTQ art. Instagram Niall McDowell Niall McDowell is a folk and alt-country singer/songwriter from Belfast, Country Antrim. Their music has been described as "somewhere between a choirboy and a cowboy" by BBC Radio 1, with songs such as 'Brokeback' and 'It Was An Honour To Be Nominated' lauded for smart writing and vulnerable production. He has sold out The Black Box in Belfast, and performed at Dig With It Magazine's Issue Launch and Belfast's Lord Mayor's Day. He has also been selected for the Oh Yeah Centre's 'Scratch My Progress' talent development programme. TikTok Instagram Sarah Ann Rée Sarah Ann Rée is a folk singer-songwriter originally from Belfast. She is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Dot to Dot Festival, supported a variety of local artists, and performed in Sofar Sounds shows across the UK from Belfast to Bristol. TikTok Instagram RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Northern Ireland
Niall McDowell Niall McDowell is a folk and alt-country singer/songwriter from Belfast, Country Antrim. Their music has been described as "somewhere between a choirboy and a cowboy" by BBC Radio 1, with songs such as 'Brokeback' and 'It Was An Honour To Be Nominated' lauded for smart writing and vulnerable production. He has sold out The Black Box in Belfast, and performed at Dig With It Magazine's Issue Launch and Belfast's Lord Mayor's Day. He has also been selected for the Oh Yeah Centre's 'Scratch My Progress' talent development programme. TikTok Instagram Sarah Ann Rée Sarah Ann Rée is a folk singer-songwriter originally from Belfast. She is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Dot to Dot Festival, supported a variety of local artists, and performed in Sofar Sounds shows across the UK from Belfast to Bristol. TikTok Instagram RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Northern Ireland
Sarah Ann Rée Sarah Ann Rée is a folk singer-songwriter originally from Belfast. She is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Dot to Dot Festival, supported a variety of local artists, and performed in Sofar Sounds shows across the UK from Belfast to Bristol. TikTok Instagram RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Northern Ireland
RUÁ RUÁ is a folk singer-songwriter based in Northern Ireland. She has previously written and performed tracks with the Ulster Orchestra, co-written with artists and producers including David Lyttle, and performed at Stendhal Festival as well as supporting other local artists and bands on tour (Dander, David Keenan, Ciaran Lavery). TikTok Instagram
