Joycult

Joycult was formed in Kilkenny in 2022 by school friends Lydia Murphy, James O'Neill and Tomas Holden, The band was joined by guitarist Oscar Broderick in 2025 completing the band's lineup.

They are currently based in Dublin.

They have played countless shows across Ireland, including shows in The Button Factory, The Grand Social, and Kilkenny's iconic Set Theatre. In summer of 2025, the band embarked on a mini tour of Ireland, performing in Kilkenny, Dublin, Drogheda, Waterford & Wexford.

They have recorded an upcoming EP, with plans to release it in the coming months.

''Joycult – Hailing from Kilkenny, Joycult are a fierce, female-fronted punk band making waves in the Irish rock scene. Blending elements of classic punk, indie rock, and hardcore, their electrifying performances have lit up iconic venues like Dublin’s Grand Social and Waterford’s Bank Lane. With undeniable energy and a rebellious spirit, Joycult is quickly becoming a standout act.'' - Nialler9