ESSIRAY w/ FRIENDS
+ PIPPA MALONY, SAOIRSE MILLER & HANNAHBELLA
Whelan’s Upstairs • Sat 16th March 2024
On March 16th ESSIRAY hosts an exciting new night in Whelans dedicated to spotlighting the emerging talents of Irish female artists in the dynamic realm of live electronic music performance. Experience the sounds of a rising wave of female producers and artists who are reshaping the landscape of alternative dance music. ESSIRAY enthusiastically shares insights on this upcoming event:
“I strongly believe there is a need for more spaces in Dublin that celebrate and promote inclusivity, specifically for female and non-binary individuals. Our city deserves nights that aren’t predominantly male-dominated, providing an opportunity to spotlight the emerging talents in our country. Currently, there’s a gap when it comes to events that seamlessly blend dance music with live performance elements. It’s a fresh and exciting concept that brings something new to the scene.”
ESSIRAY
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ESSIRAY is a singer, songwriter, and producer who crafts her unique brand of Alt Dance music. With saccharine vocals, sleek harmonies, and diaristic lyrics, she creates a fresh and distinctive sound. Drawing inspiration from a variety of genres like DnB, House and Neo Soul, her music takes on a captivating and original character.
Following the release of her first single, She has been actively performing in and around Dublin, including notable gigs such as supporting Los Angeles-based artist Miya Folick at the Grand Social Dublin, performing at ‘The Next Big Thing Festival’ in Workmans in January and most recently Forbidden Fruit.. She had her first headline show at The Workman’s Club in June 2023. She recently showcased at Ireland Music Week.
ESSIRAY’s music has garnered attention from prominent blogs like Hotpress, Nialler9, Golden Plec, Notion, and her latest single found its way onto Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday’ playlist as well as ‘Fresh Finds: Pop.’ Influenced by artists such as Pink Pantheress, and Charlie XCX. Her tracks have been featured on BBC Introducing, and her single, ‘Floating Up,’ was selected as track of the week on Tracy Clifford’s show on RTE2FM.
PIPPA MALONY
Pippa Molony is a multidisciplinary artist from Dublin. As a musician, she creates work in various genres, but it is mostly electronic/experimental in nature. Pippa collaborates frequently with prolific Irish producer Rory Sweeney and is set to follow up her first single, ‘Angels’ with the release of her debut EP early next year, ‘Hungry Ghost’.
SAOIRSE MILLER
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Saoirse Miller is a singer-songwriter and producer from Dublin. Drawing inspiration from Irish folklore, trad and hauntology, Saoirse creates electro-acoustic ambience that has been likened to Grouper and Bowery Electric. Her songs explore themes of death, rebirth, magic, love and loss. Saoirse is currently working on an ambitious solo EP.
HANNAHBELLA
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“The Leesider has an appeal reaching far beyond the Rebel County, having played gigs across the country and supported South Africa’s Baby Queen at the Academy in November. Speaking of her latest offering, ‘Secret!’ HANNAHBELLA says, “I wanted to bend the rules of harmony and songwriting. The choruses may be different lyrically, but it all comes together in the end as a poem”.” – Hot Press
TICKETS
€11 available online from Whelan’s – 50c per ticket service charge applies.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the Silent Disco in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos