Dominda

Dominda (pronounced dough-mine-dah) are a Dublin based five-piece band consisting of Ruaidhrí Whelan, Stephen Curtis, Luke Cunningham, Seán Curtis and Barry Lysaght. The band formed in 2022, out of the immediate context of the lockdown. After two years of being unable to play live we were all burning to finally pick up our instruments and play again, and from that flurry of excitement and creativity, Dominda was born. Since then, they have been turning heads around Dublin with their deliciously smooth brand of neo-funk rock and roll and raucous live shows. The band blend elements of classic rock with neo-soul and hip-hop, with no shortage of ripping drum solos and crowd sing-a-longs. Their sound has fully matured into an instantly recognisable groove that their fans have come to love. Having released their semi-eponymous EP “Don’t Mind That” in early 2024, and with a slate of new music to be released across 2025 Dominda are fast becoming one of Ireland's fastest rising new bands! They hope to make a big splash on the festival scene this summer and have plans to tour across Ireland and the UK in coming months.

"Refusing to be confined by genre, Dominda brings a unique sound to the city, fusing classic rock with neo-soul and hip-hop to shape a journey through the plights and wild nights of hurtling towards their late twenties." - Golden Plec

"Dominda are sure to become quick and instant favorites for all who discover their effusive and effervescent music. Dive in headfirst – and if you get lost in all the excitement? Dominda!" - Atwood Magazine

"Musically the EP is top notch with the group on-top of their game. With stunning vocals, guitars/drums and production, its hard to believe that Dont Mind That is a debut release from a band sounding as though they have been around the studio for years." - The Beat.ie

"A SetteeSounds staple is that we don’t listen to shite music. Dominda have no need to worry." - SetteeSounds