Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta were named Best Emerging Artists at the 2024 RTÉ Folk Awards. The siblings hail from the Gaeltacht region of Connemara and are noted for their sean nós singing and unique arrangements of both Irish and English language songs. With an exquisite vocal blend, it’s clear that their performances benefit from unique vocal tones that only family members share. Their Late Late Show performance in 2022 of the soulful lament Anach Cuain received widespread acclaim and went viral around the world. Other notable television appearances include Other Voices on RTÉ and TG4’s Fleadh TV.

Séamus and Caoimhe are also accomplished multi-instrumentalists who keep the Irish language and their heritage at the heart of all their musical endeavours. Winners of a host of All-Ireland titles, they have both shared stages with many renowned artists and ensembles, most recently appearing as guest soloists with the National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall. Together and as individual artists they have toured worldwide including in Europe, Asia and North America, and have also contributed to many notable recordings, including Notify’s most recent release, Airnéan. In 2023, the duo released their debut EP which was produced by Brian Whelan and Riverdance composer Bill Whelan.

Composer and pianist Ryan Molloy has performed to international audiences on four continents for over twenty years. A recipient of many awards, Ryan was most recently announced as TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2024 Composer of the Year, and was nominated for the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards in both 2020 and 2021.

Ryan has recorded on over thirty albums as a pianist, composer and arranger and his repertoire spans numerous musical genres from traditional Irish to contemporary classical. A much sought after collaborator, he has worked with a host of internationally renowned artists and ensembles such as Fergal Scahill, Seán Óg Graham, Neil Martin, Paddy Glackin, Iarla Ó Lionáird, North Cregg, Barry Kerr, the Ulster Orchestra and the Irish Chamber Orchestra.

His music is broadcast regularly, both nationally and internationally, on BBC Radio 3, Radio Ulster, RTÉ lyric fm, Radio 1 and Ráidió na Gaeltachta as well as on BBC 2, UTV and TG4. Described as a ‘milestone’ in traditional piano performance, Ryan’s critically acclaimed first solo recording Pianophony was released in 2019 and his recent works, which include Casúir ’s Cnaipí and Pianoboxing, showcase his innovative approach to traditional piano performance.

Ryan is currently Associate Professor of Composition at Maynooth University.