Biird are an all-female traditional music supergroup focused on Irish music and Irish design. They form around a shared aim of keeping Irish musical tradition alive while presenting it in a fresh way.

Line-up

The group includes Lisa Canny on harp, banjo and vocals; Laura Doherty on fiddle and guitar; Zoran Donohoe on concertina; Sal Heneghan on fiddle and harp; Miadhachlughain O’Donnell on flute and vocals; Nicole Lonergan on fiddle; Niamh Hinchy on vocals and synth; Aoife Kelly on cello; Ciara Ní Mhurchú on fiddle; Hannah Hiemstra on drums; and Claire Loughran on fiddle and harp.

Style and approach

Biird present a trad session feel in a larger performance setting. Their work centres on Irish traditional music, with an emphasis on ensemble playing and a strong visual identity tied to Irish design.