The live final of the 2012 IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Competition takes place this Saturday, 17th November at The Brandon Hotel, Tralee. Ten finalists selected from over 200 entries will compete for this prestigious prize and a cheque for €1,000 courtesy of Tralee Chamber Alliance.
To celebrate the final, IMRO will be featuring two finalists in our Member News section each day this week. Today we feature Ciara Donnelly (Yellowbridge) and Colin Deady….
Ciara Donnelly – Yellowbridge
Song: “Circus”
Yellowbridge is an indie/folk/pop outfit made up of Waterford native singer/songwriter and pianist Ciara Donnelly, in collaboration with guest producers and musicians.
Yellowbridge is a relatively new project for the singer songwriter based in Dublin who also writes tracks and hooks for a variety of artists ranging from rock to rap. With a debut EP release at the end of 2012 and an Irish tour Yellowbridge will be going full force in 2013.
www.facebook.com/YellowbridgeMusic
www.breakingtunes.com/yellowbridge
Colin Deady
Song: “Season’s Tide”
Colin Deady is a musician, songwriter and performer. He hails from the edge of the world… Skibbereen.
Colin brings his own life experiences to his music which in turn brings his music to life.
Colin recently recorded ‘Season’s Tide’, and it will be available to download from iTunes from the 18th of November 2012.
He is currently working on his debut album which is due for release in early spring 2013. Keep up to date with Colin on Facebook and Twitter or by visiting his website below.
www.facebook.com/colin.deady.1
Entry to the live final is free of charge, but due to limited capacity, booking is advised. To reserve a place in the audience, email IMRO at membership@nullimro.ie or phone 01 661 4844. Doors open at 8:30pm.
The IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Competition is supported by Tralee Chamber Alliance, Radio Kerry, Tralee Town Council, Kerry’s Eye, Tralee Advertiser, The Troubadour Club & Brandon Hotel.
