Joycult

Joycult was formed in Kilkenny in 2022 by school friends Lydia Murphy, performing lead vocals and rhythm guitar, James O'Neill, playing drums and Tomas Holden on bass

The band was joined by guitarist Oscar Broderick in 2025. In 2026, Abi Rafter was added to the lineup, performing lead guitar and backing vocals.

The band often performs alongside and shares members with Dublin stalwarts Bad Mothers Union, DC Dolls and Kilkenny indie outfit Harveys.

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.

The band are set to perform at the following shows

June 18th - Bank Lane, Waterford
June 27th - Toales’ Dundalk
July 1ST - Fibber Magees, Dublin
July 8th - Doyle’s Corner, Dublin
July 11th - Thomastown, Kilkenny
July 19th- The Soundhouse, Dublin
August 13th - Fred Zeppelin’s, Cork

''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

''Joycult are a Dublin based punk-rock band, originally hailing from Kilkenny, whose rebellious sound is a blend of classic punk rock, with a hardcore twist. This band are ones to watch, they've been making a name for themselves by performing shows across the country and in summer of 2025, the band performed on a mini tour of Kilkenny, Dublin, Drogheda, Waterford & Wexford. You can listen to their track “Like you” on Soundcloud.'' - Havoc Traffic Promotions