16-year-old Co. Down star to play the Hot Press Y&E Series tonight

Tonight on the Y&E Series, we're thrilled to present hotly tipped singer-songwriter Conor Marcus as our next act – going live on the Hot Press Instagram at 7.30pm!

Since launching his career as a busker at the age of 11, Conor Marcus has gone on to become the youngest ever participant in the Oh Yeah Music Centre’s prestigious ‘Scratch My Progress’ development programme. Last year, he was crowned the Panarts Young Singer-Songwriter of the Year, as well as earning Jazzlife Alliance's Exceptional Young Musician Award. The Co. Down singer-songwriter recently reached the semi-finals on The Voices Kids UK, and released a string of acclaimed singles – including his latest track, 'Love You Again'.

The Hot Press Y&E Series is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Watch Conor Marcus performing live tonight on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 7.30pm.

Up next on the Y&E Series...

Monday, August 23: PRiiCE

Initially rising to prominence as Sean & Conor Price, the acclaimed Irish duo are back with a brand new sound under a brand new moniker: PRiiCE. Exploring the line between indie-pop and hip-hop, the pair released their debut single 'Sunflower' last month – garnering international airplay, and coveted inclusions on Spotify editorial playlists like Fresh Finds: Pop and New Music Friday. Following the success of their debut track, they're back with 'Sweet Life' – offering a promising taste of what expect from their upcoming EP.

Tuesday, August 24: NÍV

Drawing influence from Irish folk music, as well as the legendary likes of Damien Rice, The Cranberries and Joni Mitchell, NÍV has rapidly become one of the country's most hotly tipped talents. The Kildare singer-songwriter sold-out her first Single Launch at The Workman's Club in Dublin for 'Silly Voices' last year, while her next single, 'Moonlight', clocked  up nearly 18,000 streams on Spotify alone. Earlier this year, she returned with the poignant folk song 'Home'.

Watch the Hot Press Y&E Series performances every night live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 7.30pm – supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

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