Nick Kelly

Nick Kelly has been described as “uncompromised and ever-shining, precious” by NME and “the most visual songwriter Ireland has ever produced” by Hot Press. He first came to prominence fronting fabled ‘90s band The Fat Lady Sings.

He has subsequently released four acclaimed solo albums, the latter two as Alien Envoy. He has been awarded Best Solo Artist at the Irish Music Critics Awards, nominated for Irish Album of The Year at the Choice Music Prize, and voted Ireland’s #3 Best Songwriter in the Hot Press annual Readers’ Poll.

DOGS, his new band with Seán (Doctor) Millar released their eagerly awaited debut album Joy on leading indie label Last Night From Glasgow in 2024 where it entered at number 12 in the Official Scottish Charts.

In recent years Nick has also gained fame as a film maker. Oscar-shortlisted for his third short Shoe, his first feature The Drummer and The Keeper won 18 major awards on the global festival circuit. His latest film, The Song Cycle began it’s theatrical release and tour in Ireland on May 1st.