Tá IMBOLC Gan Síniú tiomnaithe do bhuanna na gceoltóirí óga agus na gceoltóirí atá ag teacht chun cin a chur ar taispeáint, ag cur ardán luachmhar ar fail dóibh lucht éisteachta níos leithne a bhaint amach agus a rian a fhágáil ar shaol an cheoil.
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IMBOLC Unsigned is dedicated to showcasing the talent of young and emerging musicians, providing them with a valuable platform to reach broader audiences and make their mark in the music world.
Cora Harkin
Is amhránaí, scríbhneoir amhrán agus seinnteoir iluirlisí ceoil neamhspleách agus popcheoil í Cora Harkin, atá seacht mbliana déag d’aois, ó Choláiste Naomh Síle, Doire. Lena liricí ó chroí agus a fuaim ar leith, tá sí ag fágáil a riain go tapa ar shaol ceoil Thuaisceart Éireann. Bhí ceol Cora ar BBC Introducint, Q Radio (mar ar tarraingíodh aird uirthi mar “dhuine le choimheád”), agus raon de stáisiúin phobail in Éirinn. Rinneadh agallaimh bheo léi chomh maith, agus seisiúin ar BBC Raidió Uladh agus BBC Raidió Feabhal.
Cibé acu ar stáitsí féile nó i ngigeanna dlútha, tugann Cora léi meascán d’ionracas, fuinneamh agus teagmháil a théann i bhfeidhm go mór ar lucht féachana.
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Seventeen-year-old Cora Harkin is an indie-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from St. Cecilia’s College, Derry City. With her heartfelt lyrics and distinctive sound, she is quickly making her mark on the Northern Ireland music scene.
Cora’s music has been featured on BBC Introducing, Q Radio (where she was highlighted as “One to Watch”), and a range of Irish community radio stations. She has also appeared in live interviews and sessions on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle.
Whether on festival stages or intimate gigs, Cora brings a mix of honesty, energy and connection that resonates deeply with audiences.
Kevin Laughlin
Is amhránaí agus scríbhneoir amhrán é Kevin Laughlin ó Dhún na nGall a measctar tionchair ón daoncheol agus ón phopcheol ina chuid ceoil. Tá a amhráin múnlaithe ag scéalta, daoine, agus tírdhreacha a bhaile, ag díriú ar liricí ionraice agus fonn arna thiomáint ag an scríobh.
Tá Kevin ar camchuairt faoi láthair le Gearóid McCarthy, ag seinm ar fud na hÉireann agus ag comhroinnt a amhrán i suíomh dlúth acústach. Chomh maith le camchuairt, tá sé ag taifeadadh ceoil le heisiúint i dtús 2026 agus ag súil leis na hamhráin sin a chur i láthair lucht féachana beo níos faide anonn sa bhliain.
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Kevin Laughlin is a singer-songwriter from Donegal whose music blends folk and pop influences. His songs are shaped by the stories, people, and landscapes of home with a focus on honest lyrics and melody driven writing.
Kevin is currently on tour with Gearóid McCarthy, performing across Ireland and sharing his songs in an intimate, acoustic setting. Alongside touring, he's recording music for release in early 2026 and looking forward to bringing those songs to live audiences later in the year.
Lord Jane
Is banna rac-cheoil ailtéarnaigh, cineál mothúchánach, iad Lord Jane, ó 5 chúine thuaisceart na hÉireann. Meascan siad práinne iar-phunc le rithimí popcheoil agus glórtha ionraice amha, agus is banna atá ar tí bláthú iad Lord Jane. Déanann an dara fadcheirnín dóibh, The Lifting of the Fog, iad a dhaingniú mar bhanna atá in ann a thabhairt ort crá croí agus brón a mhothú, agus ag an am chéanna fonn damhsa a thabhairt duit go formhothaithe.
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Lord Jane is a 5 piece alt-rock, slightly emo band hailing from 5 corners of the North of Ireland. Blending post-punk urgency with funky pop grooves and honest, raw vocals, Lord Jane are a band on the brink. Their sophomore EP ‘The Lifting of the Fog’ solidifies them as a band who can make you feel heartache and sadness, while subconsciously making you want to dance.
Mick Hagan
Is amhránaí daoncheoil agus giotáraí méarstíle é Mick Hagan ó Ard Bó ar chladach thiar Loch nEachach i gContae Thír Eoghain. Tugann Mick le chéile meascán ilghnéitheach de thionchair cheoil, ó dhaoncheol traidisiúnta, seanstíl Apaláiseach agus gormacha tíre, agus sníonn sé le chéile fuaim chomhtháite nach bhfuil i gceist amháin leis iomaire nua a threabhadh, ach atá fréamhaithe go daingean i dtraidisiún na mbailéad chomh maith.
Dar le Mick tugann traidisiún na mbailéad cuireadh dúinn ár n-eispéiris agus mothúcháin féin go dtí na scéalta síoraí seo agus ár stair agus áit sa domhan a thuigbheáil trínár streachailtí, briseadh croí agus lúcháir comhroinnte nach gcloíonn le frámaí ama.
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Mick Hagan is a folk-singer and fingerstyle guitarist from the western shores of Lough Neagh in Ardboe, County Tyrone. Bringing together an eclectic stew of musical influences ranging from Traditional Folk, Appalachian Old Time and Country-Blues, Mick weaves together a cohesive sound that not only is concerned in pushing the envelope but is also firmly rooted in the ballad tradition.
For Mick the ballad tradition invites us to bring our own experiences and emotions to these timeless stories and to understand our history and place in the world through our shared struggles, heartbreaks and joys that know no time frames.
Miss Mary Jane
Is amhránaí agus scríbhneoir amhrán í Miss Mary Jane atá 25 bliain d’aois lonnaithe i gCathair Dhoire. Bíonn sí ag seinm go minic i gcuid de na hionaid áitiúla is fearr, leithéid Bennigan’s Bar agus Sandinos. Tá a rian fágtha aici ag meascadh taibhiú acústach agus galántacht bhreise. Bíonn sí ag seinm go rialta ar an Jerry Fish Electric Side Show ag an Phicnic Leictreach, gach bliain idir 2022 agus 2025.
Faoi láthair tá sí i mbun a ceirnín leathfhada bunaidh agus féinléirithe atá ar na bacáin a eisiúint, The Devil & the Deep Blue Sea, saothar a bhfuil téama farraige ann ó thaobh físe agus fuaime de, lena teidealrian agus singil oifigiúil san áireamh, agus Mike Scott ó The Waterboys a bheannaigh an singil clúdaigh oifigiúil den rosc tabhairneora Fisherman’s Blues, Fabulous! Soo full of feeling and grace.
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Miss Mary Jane is a 25 year old singer/songwriter based in Derry City. A staple in some of the finest local establishments such as Bennigan’s Bar and Sandinos; she’s made her mark combining haunting acoustic performance and heightened glamour. She is a regular performer on the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow at Electric Picnic; appearing annually between 2022 and 2025.
Currently in the process of releasing her upcoming original and self produced EP; The Devil & The Deep Blue Sea; a visually and sonically, nautical themed body of work, including her title track official single, and Mike Scott of The Waterboys, blessed official cover single of publican anthem ‘Fisherman’s Blues’; “Fabulous! So full of feeling and grace”.
