Get to know Niamh...

Niamh Noade is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and harpist redefining the role of the harp within contemporary music. Blending classical with alternative folk, ambient pop and modern Celtic influence, Niamh places the instrument at the centre of her artistic identity, not as ornamentation or tradition alone, but as a powerful contemporary lead voice within her songwriting and live performance.

Originally from Co. Armagh, Niamh has emerged as one of the most distinctive young artists currently developing across Ireland and the UK, combining emotionally resonant songwriting with a rare ability to make the harp feel both cinematic and current. Her music moves fluidly between intimacy and universality, pairing delicate harp and vocal arrangements with sharp emotional clarity.

Still only in her teens, at 17, Niamh has already built significant public recognition through major television appearances and viral performances. In 2023, she reached the final of The Voice Kids UK after her rendition of ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All” generated more than 20 million online views, and more recently, she captivated audiences on Britain’s Got Talent, reaching the Semifinal. Her haunting reinterpretation of Alex Warren’s “Ordinary”, and classic song 'Together in Electric Dreams', accompanying herself on harp, earned a standing ovation and praise from Simon Cowell, who admitted she had completely changed his perception of the instrument.

Alongside television appearances, she has performed extensively across Ireland from a young age, including Fleadh Cheoil competitions, Folk In Fusion, The Waterfront Belfast, and was awarded the All Ireland Scor na nOg singing trophy. She also has travelled internationally, performing at the Nordic Business Forum, in Norway and Finland, to audiences of 10,000.

There are echoes of artists such as Aurora, Kate Bush, Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers and Clannad in the emotional landscape of her work, but Niamh’s artistic identity remains entirely her own — rooted in stillness, vulnerability and the ability to make ancient instrumentation feel startlingly modern.

As her audience continues to grow internationally, Niamh Noade is positioning herself not simply as a singer-songwriter, but as part of a new generation of artists reshaping how traditional instrumentation can exist within contemporary music culture.

Niamh's captivating performances and unique sound have garnered much praise from industry professionals:

"You've got an amazing voice. I mean some people are just born with great voices, and you have that. Simply sensational. A god-given talent" Simon Cowell

"A Celtic Songbird... magnificent... Her courage and confidence as a performer is second to none..." Ronan Keating, Singer & Songwriter.

"Mesmerising... the simplicity that I loved, your voice and the gorgeous sound of the harp..." Paul Harrington, Irish Musician.

"Her voice is both powerful and ethereal, beautifully complemented by her exquisite harp playing. Niamh brings not only technical skill bust also an incredible depth of emotion to her performances, which makes her unique" Fiona Flynn, Vocal Coach.

"Niamh's voice is more than just impeccable vocal technique; it carries a tone, texture, and presence that cannot be taught or manufactured. Almost ethereal, her mesmerising voice leaves an emotive and lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to hear it." Julie Miles, International Vocal Coach.

"I was hanging on every word... like a very young Moya Brennan; it was kind of mythical..." Brian Kennedy, Singer & Songwriter.

"What an amazing talent... you have this way of delivering emotion, you have us all gripped..." Danny Jones, Singer Songwriter.

Superb... keep going, keep developing... with your talent you will go wherever you want to go in the music industry..." Chris Greyston, Promoter & Music Producer.

"That was magical... how pure of a talent you have, how big your heart is, how fearless you are...". Will i am, Rapper & Singer, Songwriter.