Niall Cuddy (VITA)

Niall Cuddy is a talented multi-disciplinary artist based in Cork. He has captivated audiences for two decades, first as guitarist and singer with psych-synth rockers ilya K and in more recent years as a solo artist (VITA, Niall Cuddy).

With a live show that transcends traditional performance norms, Cuddy seamlessly combines a unique blend of loops, spoken word and song. His performances are a testament to his dedication to storytelling and creative expression and has garnered many an admirer. Capturing elements of theatre, the avant-garde and visceral raw emotion, Niall's live performance incorporates loops and effects to help create, re-create and enhance intense soundscapes and obscure imagery.
This is how Niall works best, drawing from a pool of indefinite parameters within the confines of prevailing protocol. In the epoch of revolution, the lyrical content is unconventional and laced with dark overtones and black humour.
Embodying the ethos of punk and trying not to take himself too seriously but at the same time reflecting on a figment of some world gone innocent- corruption, Niall imposes an impression of reality on the consummate reverie.

To date Cuddy has released three solo albums (Back to Fidelity (VITA), Floating to Alison Island and most recently Chicken thought Eagle), numerous EPs and singles as well as the critically acclaimed Anaesthesia Ad Infinitum with ilya K. He has gigged extensively across Ireland and throughout Europe, creating a memorable experience that leaves a lasting impression on all who have witnessed his live show.

Through his innovative use of loops and words and with a rich history as a performer and writer, Cuddy continues to push boundaries in the world of art and music.