Seventeen-year-old singer/songwriter Brinda Irani to perform on the Hot Press Y&E Series tonight

We are extremely excited to announce a special performance from singer-songwriter Brinda Irani as part of the Hot Press Y&E series tonight!

Presented in conjunction with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the new series will feature an impressive total of 40 exclusive, intimate sets. You can watch Brinda Irani's performance tonight, October 23rd, at 7pm, streamed live on the Hot Press Instagram.

Initially rising to prominence as a popular busker in Dublin, the teenage singer-songwriter cemented her status as a star-in-the-making with her stunning debut original single, ‘A Shadow’ last year – followed by a string of brilliant tracks in 2023. This year also saw her crowned one of the regional winners in the A New Local Hero talent search.

Watch Brinda Irani on Hot Press' The Y&E Series – supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media – live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 7pm tonight.

Coming up this week on the Hot Press Y&E series....

Thursday 26th: Temi NLA

A Hot Press New Local Hero 2023 finalist, Temi NLA is an 18-year-old prodigy from North Inner-City Dublin. His talent speaks for itself – headlining the Sound House earlier this year before he was legally an adult. So far in 2023 he's unveiled a string of captivating singles, the most recent being the addictive, 'Scared of You'. Inspired by the likes of Chris Brown, Iann Dior and Ne-Yo, this is not an artist to be slept on – bearing an important message to spread to the people – “PUT GOD FIRST”.

Friday 27th: Siobhán Winifred

Having grown up in an Irish family in the tranquil embrace of Dorset, Siobhan Winifred’s music has deservedly gained plaudits from some notable names in music - including James Bay, Modernlove., and BBC Introducing. Inspired by acts such as Rufus Wainwright, Leonard Cohen, and Alex Turner, her most recent single ‘Killers’ explores navigating complicated relationships with narcissistic individuals - showcasing her innate ability to transform complex human experiences into poignant musical narratives.