Cork-born artist LYRA has established herself as an artist to watch, having gained significant momentum following the release of her debut, self-titled album. 2024 saw the dark pop artist skyrocket to number one in the Irish album charts, outselling Beyonce by 50% more sales! Her incredible achievements are just the first chapter in a story that’s only just beginning to unfold.

Stepping away from writing songs about love and heartache, Lyra exclaims, “I’m done writing about my ex. His time has come to an end! This year it’s about me and I’m not going to let anyone tame me.”

A proud ally and fearless advocate for inclusion, Lyra continues to use her platform to champion authenticity and celebrate difference. But her creativity extends beyond music - earlier this year, she joined former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and special forces veteran Ray Goggins on the adventurous RTÉ travel TV series Uncharted, filmed in the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. The series revealed a new side to Lyra as she pushed her boundaries, both physically and emotionally, against one of the world’s most rugged landscapes.

Lyra has had notable musical appearances on shows like Ireland’s Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, The Tommy Tiernan show, numerous Late Late Show appearances and The Main Stage with Mark Fehily. Her talent extends to TV also: in 2021, she joined Boy George, Jedward and Aston Merrygold on the judging panel for Virgin Media Ireland talent show The Big Deal, and Lyra has also taken part in Ireland’s Celebrity Gogglebox. Her music has also been featured on hit TV shows including Grey’s Anatomy and Love Island.

Supporting the likes of Pink, Westlife, Blondie and Sting, her sell-out live appearances prove that while Lyra’s music is laden with intensity and drama, her bright personality is irrepressible. She performed in front of 30 thousand people during her 2024 headline Irish tour which purveyed her musical artistry alongside striking fashion statements, and followed previous festival appearances at Wilderness, Leeds and Reading, Isle of Wight, Latitude, Lollapalooza in Berlin, the main stage at Electric Picnic, and Brighton Pride. Garnering acclaim from the likes of Wonderland Magazine, The Line of Best Fit, Earmilk, The Times, Clash and many more, Lyra continues to forge ahead, pushing boundaries and captivating audiences with her unmistakable style and sound.