Live Report: Rosie Byrne on the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' Y&E Series

At just 15-year-old, Rosie has already built up an enviable reputation – drawing major crowds as an acclaimed busker on Grafton Street, Dublin, with performances of both covers and stunning originals, including her single 'Proud', released last year.

Even technical difficulties couldn't stop Rosie from delivering a killer set. Opening with 'Kids On The Run', she showed off her impressive songwriting skills with an infectious tune about a trip to Dun Laoghaire she took with friends after lockdown restrictions lifted. She also performed 'I Heard A Rumour' and 'Catch Me If You Can', a co-write with Conor Marcus.

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Watch Stephen James Smith with Garth Quinn Redmond tonight, September 17, as part of the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' The Y&E Series, supported by the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht – live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 8.30pm.

Thursday, September 17: STEPHEN JAMES SMITH WITH GARETH QUINN REDMOND
A Dublin poet and playwright central to the rise of the thriving spoken word scene in Ireland today, Stephen James Smith's poetry videos have amassed over 3 million views online. He's joined on the Y&E Series by acclaimed artist Gareth Quinn Redmond – an ambient composer who has collaborated extensively with David Keenan.

Friday, September 18: BRENDAN MURRAY
Hailed by Robbie Williams as an artist with “an impossibly perfect pop voice”, Irish singer-songwriter and former Hometown member Brendan Murray's career highlights already include reaching the semi-final of The X Factor in 2018 and representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017. His performance on the Y&E Series coincides with the release of his new single '500 Days'.

Saturday, September 19: PAJ
Since the release of his debut single 'Friends Confused' last year, Paj has established himself as a captivating emerging artist – selected for the 'Play The Picnic' stage at Electric Picnic, and scoring a coveted spot on Spotify's 'A Breath Of Fresh Eire' playlist. He released his latest single 'Superman', featuring Uly, Rob de Boer, Zeenie Summers, Joe Furlong & Fiachra Kinder, last month.

Sunday, September 20: MEGAN BURKE
Dublin singer-songwriter Megan Burke has built up an impressive following online – clocking up hundreds of thousands of views for her stunning covers and originals. She releases her debut single, 'Where Did You Find Love', on September 18.