Junior Brother

"One of the island's all-time songwriting greats" (The Thin Air), Ireland's Junior Brother is an idiosyncratic, challenging, and richly lyrical singer/songwriter from Co. Kerry. Born Ronan Kealy, Junior Brother has gained and continues to amass a rabid following both at home and abroad, thanks to thrilling, unmissable live shows, and a sound which takes traditional Irish instrumentation and makes it "sound like birdsong or Armageddon, sometimes within the bounds of a single song." (KLOF). With a powerfully distinctive voice that is "sometimes a cracked soul, sometimes a deranged howl, sometimes a bedazzling babble" (The Quietus), Junior Brother stands as "one of Ireland's most compelling voices" (The Irish Times). His much-anticipated third album, The End, was released on September 5 th to overwhelming critical acclaim, reaching high spots on many 2025 year-end lists, including number 7 on Time Out's Best Albums of 2025. Support from Jim Ghedi. Jim Ghedi hails from Sheffield, South Yorkshire and although clearly well versed in the history of folk music, he stands out as a torch bearer for a new generation of respectful yet experimental performers. Ghedi's acclaimed new album 'Wasteland' (2025) sees his music develop away from previous records 'A Hymn for Ancient Land' (2018)& 'In the Furrows of Common Place' (2021). Released on the Basin Rock record label, his sound emulates a more brooding, dark and electronic world which is mirrored in his piercing lyrics and singing.…