Hailing from the heart of Ireland’s midlands, Molly Donnery had an obsession with music. Coming from a background of traditional Irish music, she quickly fell into pop, musical theatre, and grew a fondness for performing. Her mix of contemporary ‘modern’ music accompanied by a harp proved successful, as she was invited to play on national television for a talent competition at just 13 years old.
When in college, Molly started dabbling with different genres and narrative styles, ultimately settling and finding her place with contemporary folk. Her current music is a testament to her deep appreciation of Irish music and heritage, infused with her honest and poetic lyrics. Listeners are left with a sense of nostalgia, after having been plunged deeply into melancholia.
In October 2024, Molly released her debut EP to critical acclaim. Kindline praised her ability to combine “the lyrical prowess of Joni Mitchell and the emotional rawness of Phoebe Bridgers with a modern folk twist,” while York Calling described the EP as “a showcase of her unique talent for melding traditional and modern styles.” Her “unmistakable voice,” noted Berlin On Air, “stands out among 1,000 others.” Other accolades include Irish Music Magazine’s description of her voice as “disarmingly sweet” and Music For The Misfits’ recognition of her “beautiful string-driven soundscapes, angelic vocals, and soulful compositions,” which captivate even fans of modern genres.
AMA Music Agency & Fatdan Productions in association with Zero 3 Productions presents…
The World premiere of “Moonlight” The Philip Lynott Enigma
Live at Vicar Street Dublin, 3rd April 2025
It’s time to go beyond the headlines to tell one of the most important Irish music stories of the last 50 years. “Moonlight” is an expansive rock / theatre production that explores the early life of Philip Lynott who rose from the streets of Dublin to influence and inspire a generation of musicians around the world and is coming to Dublin’s Vicar Street next April 3rd. Tickets are €39.20 on sale now through Ticketmaster.
This is an honour production created by John Merrigan & Danielle Morgan and is a deeper portrait of a true poet who deserves a place alongside Oscar Wilde and Brendan Behan in the pantheon of great Irish writers. Peter M. Smith under the direction of Jason Figgis plays Lynott, supported by a stellar cast and live band that rocks out the Thin Lizzy hits and all new original music. An unforgettable and moving experience in the city where it all started.
SYNOPSIS – “MOONLIGHT” – by JOHN Merrigan & Danielle Morgan
“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, his punishment (and his reward) is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world. ” Oscar Wilde, The Artist as Critic
Philip Lynott would have been 75 years old on August 20th, 2024 had he won his battle with fame and fortune. He was a true innovator as a songwriter and showman who paved the way for a whole generation of musicians and bands around the world. He was complex, driven to overcome huge challenges as a young man and he was truly a poet at heart. We believe he deserves to be recognised in the pantheon of great Dublin writers, alongside Oscar Wilde, Brendan Behan and others.
“Moonlight” is a major new rock / theatre production about Lynott’s early years and the first phase of Thin Lizzy, covering the period in the late 1960’s and early ’70s when Dublin and London were dynamic melting pots of musical innovation. It’s compelling and expansive, not a juke-box piece, complete with the Thin Lizzy hits, and new original music performed by a live band on stage.
We explore his character in depth and authentically – it’s time to move beyond the headlines and cliches. This is an honour piece, telling the less well-known side of Lynott’s story – honestly and powerfully.
A stellar cast, director and creatives have been assembled, with Peter M. Smith in the lead role, and featuring a cameo performance by Eric Bell, co-founder of Thin Lizzy. In the research, we have had numerous meetings and discussions with Lynott’s contemporaries – people who were “in the room” at key moments of the story who have generously shared their time and encouragement.
Quote from Peter M. Smith:
“When offered the chance to play the role of Philip Lynott, I was truly honoured as an actor, as a proud Dubliner, and as a Thin Lizzy fanatic. Too much has been said about the rockstar lifestyle – it is a tired subject. This production seeks to honour Philip Lynott for what he was – a literary great and consummate artist.”
The new Leaves debut album ‘A Sketch of Home’ is the first album to be released by Corncrake Records, the brainchild of Bluebells frontman Ken McCluskey. Hailing from Warrenpoint, Co Down, The New Leaves are a modern Irish folk group exploring the natural beauty, history and mythology of their environment. Their first single, ‘Donaghaguy Reservoir’, released on the 29th March of this year, has received significant airplay on national and regional radio stations across the UK and Ireland.
Some welcome and powerful reviews from International Profile Artists include ;
“Really great; a bucolic delight with a lovely coda.”
Justin Currie, Del Amitri
“Very atmospheric”
Ricky Ross, Deacon Blue
“Something a little bit special… this is something very, veryspecial….I love this”
“Four Faces’ sound is a call for noise and human connection” – Hotpress (2023)
Formed in 2018 after meeting in music college, Four Faces began with an eager ambition to create music which saw them combine elements of Rock, Pop and Traditional Irish Folk.
After careful refinement and time spent honing their sound, the band finally launched in May 2022, with their debut track ‘Disarray’ that along with some of their other earlier releases was funded through First Music Contact’s MISP Award.
Since then, Four Faces have gone on to release multiple singles such as ‘Old Scars’ and ‘Better Option’ that have garnered repeated radio airplay both nationally and internationally and also the support of many notable publications such as Hot Press and RTE. It was through this exposure along with their powerful and dynamic live performances that the band performed to multiple sold rooms with Irish promoter MCD, made their debut live radio performance on BBC ATL with Gemma Bradley and supported Damien Dempsey in Mandela Hall and Vicar Street in December 2023.
Four Faces’ 2024 is already gearing up to be an exciting year, garnering significant attention as BBC ATL includes them in their ‘ATL Rated R Rocks 2024’ lineup and with the band set to release a series of singles and live videos to build momentum for their debut EP scheduled for later this year.
Irish Artists “Fake Friends “ have just signed to AMA Music & Song City Management with 3 x Incredible Singles starting with a powerful debut single “Maybe”.
Their massive 3 Year Development Deal is worth over €300,000 with Live booking via AMA, Artist Management, and Studio Production, tasked to break the band Nationally + Internationally.
The duo, Fake Friends, who formed in March 2020 at the height of the pandemic, began sending ideas back and forth until they finally got to work together and started recording at Camden Recording Studios in Dublin.
They got to work with producer Conor O’Farrell Brady who has performed and recorded with a host of artists including The Commitments, Bono, Gary Lightbody and Jack L. The guys also supported acts such as The Coronas, Tears for Fears, Jack L, Mundy and Paddy Casey.
After two years of writing and recording, Fake Friends have finally released their first single Maybe, and it has been play-listed on multiple radio stations already, including Today FM, FM 104, Beat 102 103 and Radio Kerry.
Bio- Kiera is a female vocalist from Dublin singing on stages around Ireland since the age of 13. With live performances under her belt in The Point Theatre (now 3 Arena), Vicar Street, Olympia Theatre, The National Stadium, The Everyman Cork, Iveagh gardens and Cork opera house to name a few.
Kiera has been accompanied on stage by many big names in the music industry such as Christy Dignam, Mark Feehily, Danny O’Reilly, Gavin James, Paul Brady Steve Garrigan, Imelda May, Damian Dempsey, Paddy Casey and Mundy.
She has been gigging the last number of years with her 6 piece band. Her debut album “Nepo baby” released late October 2023 went straight to number 2 in the charts and has already had rave reviews at live performances, Tv appearances and radio. Kicking off her “Nepo baby” tour in December 2023 selling out 2 a 2 night run in Opium Live Dublin and performing at the Iveagh gardens alongside Imelda May and the INEC Killarney alongside Damian Dempsey and performing at the Irish post awards in London. The tour continues around Ireland throughout 2024.
Declan Sinnott and Evelyn Kallansee (Evelyn & Dec) started working together in the dark Winter of 2020. Now they’re ready to step into the light. They have written and recorded an album together called ‘Make for Joy’. It was released on February 29th 2024 and was RTE 1 ‘Album of the Week’. Declan you may well know from his work with Christy Moore, Mary Black, Horslips, Moving Hearts etc. He produces, writes, sings and of course plays guitar with Evelyn. Evelyn was born on the tropical island of Curaçao, had a music career in the Netherlands and lives in Co. Kerry now. She has gone from singing in Les Misérable to acid Jazz and everything in between. Together they have found a new path. In concert you will hear all the songs from their album (and the stories behind them), a few of Declan’s songs and some new takes on old songs. Two voices, one guitar and a warm uplifting attitude.
Remembering Ronnie Drew is a brand new show led by Phelim Drew….the Son of Ronnie Drew from the Dubliners , and for the first time ever he is offering a unique chance to hear some of Ronnie’s Favourite Songs from the Dubliners after his passing where his music is dearly missed.
In this show he will be telling a few yarns and singing some of the songs made famous by Ronnie, Luke, Barney, Ciaran and John. This incredible show is made up of a mixture of folk and other forms of musical that helped to make Ronnie and the lads so unique and to take the audience on a journey that they will enjoy as much as sharing these experiences in songs and stories.
Sun Mahshene are a post-shoegaze band from Dublin. Releases include the anthemic Leave This City, and Reverie, which was playlisted on BBC and Amazing Radio UK. Their compilation vinyl sold out in a day, and they have twice played Electric Picnic. Full debut album releases in summer, with single New Shores coming March 15th.
PRESS
“‘Reverie’ is brilliant…they’ve got that stadium rock sound where you can hear everyone singing along with the sun blazing, on a nice festival day” (BBC Radio)
“Incredible songwriting… it has a timeless quality” (Amazing Radio UK)
“A powerhouse… ‘Reverie’ is their strongest single yet” (GOO Magazine)
“Be prepared for them to leave your ears ringing with joy” (Hot Press)
Introducing DJ-CATZA, a vibrant and dynamic Irish female DJ who has been making waves in the electronic music scene, captivating audiences with an infectious blend of house and disco beats. Born and raised with a passion for music, CATZA’s journey into the world of DJing began with an insatiable love for the rhythm and energy that defines house and disco genres.
DJ CATZA found a home for her musical expression at Echo Bar. Nestled in the heart of Bray, this music venue became the backdrop for some of CATZA’s most memorable performances. She has established herself as a fixture in the local music scene, creating an electric atmosphere with their curated sets that seamlessly blend classic and contemporary sounds.
Her ability to read the room and adapt her sets showcases a musical prowess that captivates audiences, making her a sought-after presence in diverse music spaces. With a talent for seamlessly blending different genres, DJ CATZA stands as a skillfull curator, ensuring each set is a unique and memorable experience for all.
Exclusive Agency – AMA Music Agency – Audionetworks
Alonestar began his career as a model at the prestigious Storm agency, Nevs, and MOT Models. He has appeared in several worldwide commercials for brands such as Prada, Coca-Cola, and Calvin Klein. Moreover, he has featured in many music pop promo videos, TV series, and films as an Actor, and supporting actor.
In 2011, Alonestar signed with EMI and released Warrior, an EP featuring Jaja Soze, Rosie Ribbons, and the track All Falls Down featuring Ed Sheeran.[3] In the same year, he featured on six singles on the album Dubstep and Funky.[4] He has also been featured on Ed Sheeran’s singles, including Move On, Pause, and You Need Me, I Don’t Need You. Conversely, Ed Sheeran has featured on Alonestar’s singles, including Real Life, All Falls Down, and Raise Em Up. The track Raise Em Up featured in the Vertigo Films movie All Stars in 2013.[5] It was revealed in 2017 that Ed Sheeran secretly appeared in the video for Jethro’s single Skyla Rain in 2010.[6]
In addition to his successful career as a solo artist, Alonestar has collaborated with some of the very best, including Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, and 2pac, and performed gigs with Amy Winehouse at the Elephant Head Pub in Camden London. Furthermore, Jethro executive produced all the tracks on the Bars and Melody album 143,[7][8] which hit the number 4 position in the official UK chart.
In December 2017 he featured on the Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica compilation album alongside artists such as Damian Marley, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Lee Scratch Perry, Tim Starr, Contractor and Stephen Marley, Sizzla, Cronixx, and many more.[9][10] The album reached no. 1 on the Billboard Charts USA in February 2018, held the spot for five weeks, and didn’t drop below the number five spot for a further 15 weeks.[11][12]
He has also performed in front of crowds of up to 90,000 people, including a stadium gig in Moscow, Russia.
Alonestar’s album, released in 2020 “Sunshine and Rain”, produced by African producer “Herbert Skillz” released its lead single “Raise em Up” which hit the number one position in the UK iTunes chart and number six all genres also hitting the UK official top 40 charts amassing two million streams in one week, played on Bbc Radio1, 1xtra and BBC Radio London.
Alonestar has surpassed over 100,000,000 streams worldwide independently with his own record label Urban angel records.
Alonestar runs his own label, Urban Angel Records, and production company, Urban Angel Productions, with bases in Denmark, Bristol, and London.
In 2022, Alonestar signed a deal with Sony Music and has since launched three imprints on digital service providers (DSPs). Prior to his success in music, Alonestar lived in Trinidad where he collaborated with his label partner and best friend, Kojo Rigault.
“Letter 2 Lucifer” is the latest single from Jethro “Alonestar” Sheeran, released in April 2023. The track features the late rapper 2PAC and was produced by Alonestar himself. The single showcases Alonestar’s production skills and his ability to collaborate with artists from different genres. With this release, Alonestar continues to establish himself as a prominent figure in the music industry.
His hit song “In My Arms” featuring Wayne Wonder cemented his second Billboard plaque, reaching number 12.
With an upcoming album, “Love and Pain,” featuring Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, and Future, set to release in the summer of 2023. He has been offered a deal with RBC Records and is considering a move to LA for a year, as well as a 6 part-series Network TV acting role for “The Lot” based in St Louis, USA.
In 2023, Alonestar is set to lead the Micannes Music Conference Festival in Cannes, France, which will take place on June 7, 2023.
Ryan Sheridan, is a Platinum-selling Recording Artist, Songwriter, Performer and Producer based in Dublin, Ireland. Sheridan started his music career as a busker on the streets of Dublin.
It was here that he would work on his craft and trademark sound and be spotted by a Record Label’s A&R. Sheridan’s durable presence on the gig circuit, where amidst his energy-driven, charismatic shows, has led to 2 no.1 Albums in both Ireland and Germany, numerous sold-out tours, and has been a guest for Paul Simon, Brian Adams, Taylor Swift, Simply Red, The Script and Rea Garvey.
Sheridan, with longtime drummer, Ronan Nolan, captivate their audience with their undeniable energetic rock performance from start to finish. A unique performance and sound that has to be experienced live.
In 2023 Ryan Sheridan was awarded the Overall Grand prize at the International Acoustic Music awards and will release his 3rd Studio album.
Praise for ‘Ryan Sheridan’:
“The undeniable power of Ryans show together with his energy and hits is conjured up every time you see him play.” – Hot Press.
Watch the Stunning New video Above for ‘Don’t Let Me Win’ Enda Gallery is an Irish soulful singer-songwriter and pianist.
Enda Gallery released his debut album ‘The Journey to Zero’ in 2021. It was named RTÉ ‘Album of the Week’ with the ballad ‘Don’t Let Me Win’ winning favour and a BBC6 premiere by Cerys Matthews. His follow up ‘It’s Alright’ received BBC6 radio play from Tom Robinson, featured on the ‘BBC Introducing mixtape’ and on the break-out BBC/Hulu series ‘Normal People’. As a songwriter with over 100 million streams to his name and a master of sensitive expression his intimate live show is very special to behold.
USA Dates AvailableLos Angeles & Surrounding Regions: September 10 – October 10
San Francisco: October 11 – 18
New York City & Surrounding Regions: October 20 – November 5
Boyzlife is a supergroup comprising of Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, who previously appeared as members of ’90s and ’00s boybands Boyzone and Westlife, respectively. With Boyzone, Keith Duffy has enjoyed six UK number one singles and 16 out of 17 of their first single releases making the top 5.
PRiiCE are the new alt-pop duo you need to know. The Irish pair create music that finesses the line between indie pop and hip hop, a sound that is unconstrained and offers a sense of escapism. Their debut singles ‘Sunflower’ & ‘Sweet Life’ saw BBC Radio 1 airplay and support from leading tastemakers such as Notion Magazine.
PRiiCE have just released their debut mixtape, entitled ‘44’, which is a moving collage of electro-pop, indie and hip hop. The confines of genre are clearly of little concern to this enigmatic duo. PRiiCE have blended rhythmic vocals and unforgettable melodic riffs to form well rounded songs that feel like chilling out at an after session with your mates. This is feel-good alternative pop at its very best. Make sure not to miss what PRiiCE do next.
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Book this very rare and exclusive Live Podcast show surrounding The Beatles, their recording of All you need is Love, and Abbey Road, directly from the band’s Special photographer David Magnus.
Sharing a rare glimpse of his unique and exclusive photographs taken in Abbey Road Studios with an insight behind the scenes with the Beatles in person from someone who was actually there with the band that day.
David Magnus was the only photographer permitted by the Band at Abbey Road Studios on 24/25th of June 1967 when The Beatles recorded their live song “All You Need Is Love” for the” Our World “program, which was the world’s first live TV satellite linkup.
The Beatles special guests included Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Marianne Faithful, Graham Nash, Keith Moon, Pattie Boyd, and The Small Faces.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/REX/Shutterstock (20093cc)The Beatles – George Harrison and Paul McCartneyThe Beatles at Abbey Road Studios for the ‘Our World’ live television broadcast, London, Britain – 25 June 1967
Only later after July 7th, 1967 when “All You Need Is Love” was released as a single in the UK, did those who were lucky enough to be with The Beatles on the evening of the 25th June 1967 in Abbey Road Studios fully understand what a unique and privileged time it was.
David took the last ever photographs of Brian Epstein and The Beatles together during this weekend’s recording at Abbey Road Studios on the 24th/25th of June 1967, as Brian was to die a few weeks later.
David’s early work with The Beatles and their open acceptance of him allowed David unprecedented access that no one else in the world had. This culminated when The Beatles took part in the first-ever live worldwide TV satellite broadcast called “Our World” with their live performance of The Beatles recording their song “All you need is love” More than 400 million people worldwide viewed this incredible show and David was there to record it.
David worked with most of the famous pop groups of the day in the 60’s and 70’s. from The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Beach Boys. David also worked in the film business for many years, working both in the UK and overseas on many English, Continental, and American Films as well as in the Television Industry.
Join us for a fireside chat and a wonderful night about the Beatles and what it is really like to work with John, Paul, Ringo, George, and Brian Epstein. It’s going to be a special Show full of insider info and incredible stories not heard before!
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/REX/Shutterstock (20093bg)
MICK JAGGER AND JOHN LENNON
The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios for the ‘Our World’ live television broadcast, London, Britain – 25 June 1967
Strange Boy has arrived as one of the new Irish greats. Having released his striking debut album to resounding critical acclaim in 2021 Strange Boy is charting a fast rise to all-time greatness. Hot Press named it in their 2021 Top 6 hip-hop albums in the world stating: ‘“Strange Boy presents his full set of skills in 10 astonishing tracks which detail his personal story, a story that is unique, but relatable for many other young Irish people.” Having established the new genre of Traditional Irish Rap (Trad-Rap) with producer Enda Gallery, Strange Boy has attracted and delighted audiences at numerous festivals, including The Great Escape, Sionna Music, Doolin Folk Festival, Body & Soul, Altogether Now, and It Takes a Village. His achievements were recognized this year when he was awarded the Prestigious Liam O’Flynn award and honoured with a residency in the National Concert Hall to further pioneer his new fusion of hip-hop and traditional Irish music. His featured verse on It’s Alright featured on the global hit BBC series Normal People. Strange Boy, as well as in the ‘Ireland in Music’ series which was broadcast on PBS in the United States as well as The Great Escape Online Festival. Currently working on his highly anticipated second album tipped to be one of the stand-out albums of 2023, He is a new artist for a new generation in Ireland, singled out by District Magazine as a “national treasure”. “The dominant sense is of an artist trying something that hasn’t been done before (or if it has, not with such vital character).” – Tony Clayton Lea (The Irish Times) “Strange Boy has made one of 2021’s outstanding hip hop records” – Ed Power (The Irish Examiner) “For the first time, the music of youth meets the callings of Ireland’s musical past in a way that is not only convincing but powerful beyond measure.” – Cailean Coffey (Golden Plec)
Maureen Kennelly, Director of The Arts Council commented:
“Storytelling and the oral arts are an integral part of our traditional arts and Strange Boy’s contemporary take on the seanchaí is a relevant and natural response to an ever-evolving artform, bringing the traditional arts to new, more diverse audiences. We are delighted to partner with the National Concert Hall to present this award, honouring the legacy of the great Liam O’Flynn, to such an exciting, innovative artist.”
Videos:
Waiting (Music Video) https://youtu.be/x4Ul5-MZ2pE Sorrow on The Tommy Tiernan Show https://youtu.be/8PKMTrI_h88 The Pope (Music Video): https://youtu.be/n5bvhH87mEo Strange Boy Ireland in Music Week https://youtu.be/fn3I3_hy1ok Press Photos: https://bit.ly/3kIpodv
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Strange Boy is a 1000-year-old poet channeling through the body of a young man from Limerick. With hard hitting, thought-provoking lyrics, his unique mastery of flow renders him one of the most important Irish rappers of our time. Strange Boy combines hip hop and Irish traditional music, the old and new cultural influences dominant in this country, with a sophistication that would have you swearing this genre always existed. Since his signing with the Berlin-based record label WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD in 2019, Strange Boy has been working with his producer and fellow Irishman Enda Gallery on his debut album HOLY / UNHOLY (Summer 2021).
Anyone on the Irish music scene would have heard of Strange Boy (fka Jonen Dekay). After a powerful performance at Make a Move festival in his home city of Limerick, he began working with Rusangano Family and Deviant/Naive Ted on his debut mixtape: Passionate Example. Since then, he has worked with PX Music and a string of artists such as Hazey Haze, Citrus Fresh, Naive Ted, Mankyy and was featured on delush’s single ‘It’s Alright’ (Soundtrack of new BBC series “Normal People”). Singled out by Blindboy of the Rubberbandits as having the “best song to ever come out of Limerick” and named a “national treasure” by District Magazine, Strange Boy is an artist for the new generation in Ireland, featured on Ireland Music Week 2020 and about to tour the USA with ‘Ireland In Music’ and fellow Irish acts such as Tolü Makay, Enda Gallery and the Hothouse Flowers in 2022.
Strange boy combines hip hop and Irish traditional music, the old and new cultural influences dominant in this country, with a sophistication that would have you swearing this genre always existed. Contact info ( at ) amamusicagency.ie for all live, Venue, Festival bookings, or Streamed Events.
The Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s newest and most electric Celtic five-piece harmony and multi-instrumental group, combining classic Celtic melodies and exciting modern-day traditional Irish vocals. Hailing from Ulster, this cross-community band features some of Ireland’s most exciting new musical talent who have not only featured in West End shows such as Les Miserables but have won Irish dance championships across the world.
Their debut single, a cover of the iconic Irish song “Grace”, went to number 1 on the iTunes World Music Charts in June of 2020 and their videos online have amassed over one million views in the last year alone. They are set to appear on PBS television in the United States this year and plan to tour the world in 2022. The boys are on a mission to bring their favorite traditional Irish songs to a modern and worldwide audience.
