The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record
Summary
BIIRD is an all-female Irish traditional music group that formed in 2024 and quickly became popular by selling out venues in the UK and Ireland and touring with Ed Sheeran, all without releasing an album. The group mixes traditional Irish music with modern styles and challenges old-fashioned ideas about women in Irish folk music through their performances and fashion.Key Facts
- BIIRD is an all-female group with 8 to 11 members from Ireland.
- They performed for the first time together in Trafalgar Square on St Patrick’s Day 2024.
- The group has sold out venues and opened for Ed Sheeran in stadium tours.
- They have not released a recorded album yet; their fame comes from live shows and word of mouth.
- The founder, Lisa Canny, aims to change how women are seen in traditional Irish music.
- Members wear bold, theatrical clothes made by Irish designers, which is different from usual folk music style.
- The group’s music mixes traditional Irish sounds with a modern, pop-like energy.
- BIIRD was formed by connections in the Irish traditional music scene, rather than formal auditions.
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