On May 20th The Black Gate presents two of the most exciting emerging artists from Galway for a special concert in An Taibhdhearc. Sinead Ann and Reylta are both recent graduates of Dublin’s prestigious music college BIMM and are returning to Galway for a home town show celebrating successful recent releases.

German-Irish singer songwriter Sinéad Ann creates wistful, mystical music and casts light upon the shadows through juxtaposing, ethereal melodies. She was awarded the Irish Youth Music Awards BIMM Bursary in 2017 and went on to study a BA in Commercial Modern Music.Her career was elevated by her performance in Irish language duo Muirsiné alongside fellow musician Muireann Ní Bhaoill. Muirsiné won the GRETB award of Excellence and Achievement in 2016. Sinéad Ann released her debut single Lemonzest in October 2022.

Reylta is a folk singer-songwriter whose music combines sweet & lamenting sounds coupled with a complex alternative view providing the ultimate juxtaposition. She is deeply connected with Irish traditions and heritage – the poetry, the music, the landscape and the storytelling. These influences have nurtured a unique and haunting perspective, illuminated through poetic lyrics, luscious string arrangements and rich choral harmonies. The recent BIMM music graduate in songwriting has been performing with an 8-piece band since 2017.

photo courtesy of David Boland