Meet The Artist is a series of features with local creatives.
Whether you’re a musician, band, artist, photographer, stylist, designer, poet, author, director, crafter or working in any other part of the creative industry we’d love to hear from you.
Amanda is a 42 year old Singer-Songwriter & personal development coach from Glenariffe. She has been singing but didn’t release any original material until she was in her mid 30’s. What genre / style do you create in? online pharmacy glucophage with best prices today in the USA Soul/blues/pop. What would you be best known for? Apparently – […]
Growing up Lee remembers himself as a mostly a shy ‘ish and quiet soul. Around the age of 22 he found himself at an audition for a Belfast-based rock & blues band, and the rest is history. How did you get started in the industry? ‘Industry’?……. now there’s a funny ol’ term for it. To
The Irish Video Game Orchestra (IVGO) is made up of various professions, students, IT professionals, fitness instructors, pub owners, aged anywhere between 18 to 60. The Belfast based musicians come together to create music from video games, anime, film and TV. There are around 40 members in the IVGO who all have different stories, but their
Moon Music is a group of adults with learning disabilities, volunteers, and Seonaid Murray their Outreach Officer, aged 21 – 71ish. They live in Belfast, Dundonald, Larne, Portadown, Bangor, Spain, Scotland, New Jersey and New York. Moon Music is a weekly Music Workshop that runs as part of the Moon Base Projects for and by people
Caitlin Oneill is a 26 year old Children’s Drama Facilitator from Glengormley. Caitlin was introduced to the industry by her nanny Kate Muldoon a playwright. She spent her childhood in rehearsal rooms and at the theatre and knew that it was what she wanted to do. Caitlin went to Liverpool to study drama in university. online pharmacy http://solidgroundpsychotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/backup/2024/02/estrace.html no prescription
Sebastian K Akehurst is a 28 year old Photographer/Digital Creative from Armagh. He has started in the industry in 2014. Let’s get to know him better, shall we? What genre / style do you create in? Toy/Creative/Music Photography What would you be best known for? Toy Photography What would you consider your biggest achievement? This year,
Ciara O’Neill is an indie folk singer songwriter from Portadown, now living in Belfast. The 35 year old performer started in the music industry at a very young age singing in her school choir. After being classically trained she sang in a folk band at university. Shortly after Ciara began singing and collaborating with other bands
Songwriter, musician and guitarist Anthony Toner is best known for his song Sailortown. The song was played countless times over the years by the late Radio Ulster presenter Gerry Anderson helping to make it Anthony’s best known track. Anthony is originally from Coleraine but now lives in Belfast. How did you get started in the industry? I
Ursula is a performer and composer from Belfast known as the Dangerous Harpist. She has been working for 25 years in the industry, getting her start at a young age at Medieval Banquets in Carrickfergus Castle. Ursula describes the genre which she creates in as ‘self expression’ stating she drags the harp where no harp has
Louis is a 65 year old Artist from Carrickfergus. Let’s find out more about her, shall we? How did you get started in the industry? Art College, Advertising and Design Agencies. online pharmacy order neurontin online with best prices today in the USA What genre / style do you create in? online pharmacy buy clomid
Aaron Hickland is a 27 year old Actor and Clown from Loughinisland, County Down. Aaron first got his love for acting when his drama teacher, Siobhan O’Toole cast him as Private Gar in the school’s production of Brian Friel’s,’Philidelphia, Here I Come!’. Aaron was hooked, he went on to perform in London Old Vic Tunnels with
Ro Owens is a 26 year old Multidisciplinary Artist from Lurgan, but currently living in Belfast. Ro’s art focuses on performance and mainly on Illustration. Ro studied Drama at Queen’s University where she was introduced to performance art and also a great friend, Emily Foran with who she founded The Movement Collective, a devising social
Colin Dardis is a 40 year old man from County Tyrone. Colin is a man of many talents, a Poet, an Editor, an Arts Coordinator and a Creative Writing Facilitator. Colin has been writing poetry since primary school and started reading in front of live audiences back in Arcadia Coffeehouse in North Street Arcade in
Natalie Smyth is a 30 year old Poet and children’s book Author from Belfast. Natalie began writing as a teenager and her love for words grew and she hasn’t stopped writing since. What genre / style do you create in? Poetry. What would you be best known for? My love for writing. What would you
Amy Rose Esdale is a 29 year old Singer, Song-writer, Actor and Screenwriter from Belfast. Amy has been singing since the age of 3 years old. Amy’s mum is a singing teacher and she learnt classical and Irish traditional music to begin with. Amy wrote her first song at the age of 11 years old
Joe McStravick is a Film and TV Director from Moira, County Down. Joe studied Graphic Design and Photography at college and soon realised that he was more interested in photography than design. Once Joe finished college he decided to pursue Film Production and so he studied a degree in Digital Arts, Photography and Film Production
Fleur Mellor is a 40 year old Theatrical Producer and Choreographer from Northern Ireland. Fleur started in the industry as a dancer and is well known for her work with Peter Corry Productions. What genre / style do you create in? Ooh all kinds of styles, just as long as it’s live. What would you
BECAH is a 25 year old singer and song-writer from Lurgan. Becah began performing around her local scene and then got involved with song-writing competitions. These competitions helped put Becah in touch with the people who have since taken her under their wing and believed in her music, including Dootdoot Records, AER Music and Dawson’s
Trisha McCluney is a 38 year old tribute artist to musical sensation, Cher. Trisha has been performing from a young age when she used to steal the show at her parent’s local residents club. Trisha took her love for Cher and her love for performing and turned it into a legendary Cher tribute act. What
Zara Jackson is a 26 year old photographer from Belfast. Zara took up photography after her friends and colleagues who work in the film and media industry in Northern Ireland needed headshots for modelling, acting, CVs and extra work. Zara steadily built up her own network by reaching out to them and hasn’t stopped since.
Caitlin is a 23 year old Writer and Director from Belfast. Caitlin’s dad is an actor, Sean Kearns, and he introduced her to the wonderful and magical world of the theatre. Caitlin originally wanted to become an actor, but then decided that working as a writer and director, helping to make the stories you see
Conor Finn is a 22 year old content creator from Co. Armagh, but currently living in Dublin for work. In 2018 Conor secured his first paid role in TV working as a production assistant for Waddell Media on a broadcast concert (Oiche na mBain) in the Empire Belfast. Conor applied for the role last minute
Kat McLean is a 38 year old Metalsmith and Jewellery Designer from Belfast. Kat took an exciting course last year and has been playing and experimenting with metal and gemstones ever since. What genre / style do you create in? I’m not sure I fit into a genre, indie business maybe? What would you be
Scarlett Skye is a 25 year old record producer, singer songwriter and performing artist from Bangor. Scarlett was always creative from a young age. As a child Scarlett attended 3 stage schools, Dream Catchers, Star Shine Stage School and Sarah Muskett Performing Arts. Scarlett’s love for performing stayed with her and she is still passionately
Francine Montgomery is a 25 year old photographer and videographer from Ballinderry. Francine studied Moving Image Arts in secondary school for A Level and she’s always been a movie buff. Francine took her love for film further and studied a HND in Creative Media and finished off her degree in Ulster University. Francine now runs
NAD is a 24 year old Pop Singer-Songwriter from Belfast, but currently living in Bangor. NAD grew up around music and always felt like it was her true path to take in life. NAD’s parents were singers and her dad was a musician. Growing up NAD was introduced to a lot of different genres, including soul
Lauren McGee is a 31 year old photographer from Portrush. Lauren bought her first DSLR 4 years ago when she was suffering from Postnatal Depression. Lauren has always loved taking photos and she put all of her energy into getting out and taking photographs of her kids and local landscapes. Lauren honed her craft before
Shealyn Caulfield is a 22 year old Makeup and Hair Design artist from Ballymena but currently working between Southhampton and Ballymena. When Shealyn was 14 years old she was going through her 3rd major open heart surgery and she spent most of her childhood in the hospital. During this time Shealyn found comfort in early
Shane McCaffrey is a 48 year old Actor and Performer from Ballymena, but currently living in Antrim, Northern Ireland. When Shane’s son Brandon was 9 years old he told his dad he wanted to be an actor, Shane being a typical Northern Irish dad replied with, “aye no problem son”. However, Brandon was persistent and
Danni Simpson is a 28 year old Australian Illustrator and Mural Artist currently living in Belfast. A few years ago Danni picked up a pencil and started drawing Mandalas to deal with her anxiety. Eventually the drawings got bigger and bigger and she was asked to do a mural at her local bar where she
David O’Reilly is a 41 year old Broadcaster, DJ and Novelist from Newcastle, Co.Down, but currently living in East Belfast. During his time at Queens University in Belfast, David decided that he just had to be involved with the music industry in Northern Ireland. Relentless enthusiasm led him to writing pieces for his local paper
Susie Blue is a 27 year old musician from Derry, but currently living in Belfast, who started off performing in local cafes at open mic nights. Susie’s music is a blend of indie and alternative pop. What would you be best known for? Being a queer artist. What would you consider your biggest achievement? Playing
Lesley Allen is a 57 year old author from Bangor. As well as her love for writing, Lesley is also a freelance festival programmer, event manager, and press officer, predominantly for The Open House Festival. Lesley’s debut novel, The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir was published in 2016 by Bonnier, and was recently bought and
Susi Pagel is a 19 year old Pop Singer and Songwriter from Carrickfergus. Susi was brought up in a family heavily involved in the industry inspiring her from a young age to perform on stage. Susi started posting original songs on soundcloud and a close friend heard them and asked her to open a gig for
Ross white is a 24 year old Actor, Writer and Director from East Belfast. Having taken part in youth theatre with the Belvoir Players and Ravara Productions, Ross decided to pursue performance professionally and began auditioning for London drama schools. Ross was fortunate enough to be offered a place at the Guildford School of Acting, where he
Racquel McKee is an individual of many talents, from storytelling to poetry to acting and singing she’s no stranger to the limelight. Racquel lives in Antrim but is originally from Jamaica. Racquel has had an interest in the arts for years and started writing from a young age. Racquel got her professional break when she
Rachel Grace is an 18 year old singer/songwriter from Wexford. At the age of 10, Rachel started out performing at pub gigs with her Nanny’s Trad group and then went solo at the age of 12. Rachel loved performing on her own and she started to write her own songs where she developed her own
Lata Sharma is a TV and Radio Broadcaster from Bangor. Lata’s talent doesn’t stop there, she is also an actress, singer and has most recently turned her hand to writing a play and a televised short story. Lata began singing from an early age with the support of her father, she performed at local classical
Garth McConaghie is a 42 year old Composer, Sound Designer and Musical Director originally from Ballycastle but currently living in Belfast. Garth is best known for his work as Musical Director for the hit TV show Derry Girls. How did you get started in the industry? Word of mouth and hard work. What genre / style
