Fiona Kennedy

Singer-songwriter and IRMA Award nominee Fiona Kennedy is a truly versatile artist. The success of her last album ‘Find Me’ along with a sell-out nationwide album tour places her firmly back where she belongs, in the top drawer of Irish female artists. Find Me was made Album of the Week on RTE Lyric Fm and a single release ‘All Together Now’, featured on the RTE Radio 1 Recommends List , reaching no.4 on the Irish & U.K. airplay chart. Two further tracks from the album reached no. 1 on the ITunes chart.

In 2024, Fiona created a highly acclaimed stage show called ‘Natural Woman', songs that were inspired by ordinary women doing extraordinary things accompanied by readings, stories & projections. The show received excellent reviews & sold out The Cork Arts Theatre for 2 nights running.. a nationwide tour is currently being planned.

“Fiona Kennedy is a gifted songwriter….an exceptional show” Clodagh Finn. Irish Examiner

"An artist on the top rung of the musical ladder" The Irish Examiner

Kennedy has had her own one hour TV special on RTE in the early years of her career, and has supported international artists such as Carole King, Kris Kristofferson & John Martyn. Her unique voice won her lots of radio airplay, many TV appearances & international tours, with several Late Late Show appearances and performances in prestigious venues like The Cork Opera House & The Bottom Line New York.
“Fiona has such a beautiful voice” Crystal Gayle

Frequently joining Fiona at gigs is guitarist Billy Kennedy . The duo, of the same surname but not related, create magic onstage with their warmth & musical craftsmanship. They’ve delighted audiences in venues from Cork to Belfast since the latest album launch, and for festival gigs are joined by Fionas full band.
“This talented Irish lady has the ability to change mood at the drop of a hat…. More earworms than you can cope with” Progradar U.K.

Kennedy has co-written songs with Robin Robbyns of Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band ( ‘Beauty Queen’ Single), she has worked with songwriter Donagh Long (‘Crazy Love’ debut album and single ‘You’ll Never be the Sun) and also worked extensively with Bill Shanley (Mary Black) & Christian Best (Mick Flannery) among others.

“Fiona is an artist with a glorious voice…a mix of Emmylou Harris & Chrissie Hinds” Jack O’Rourke

Festivals & venues played: Forest Fest Emo 2024. Cork Jazz Festival 2024. Caherciveen Blues & Roots festival Co Kerry. F.A.T. Fest Seachurch Ballycotton 2024. Skibbereen Blues-Soul-Roots Festival 2024. . Live at St Lukes Cork. Sea Church Ballycotton. De Barras Clonakilty,Whelans Dublin. Monroes Galway. Cyprus Avenue Cork. Coughlans Live , Clonakilty Guitar Festival. St Patricks Day Festival Kazakhstan. Americas Cup Festival Auckland New Zealand. Cork Opera House. Siamsa Cois Laoi Pairc Ui Caoimh Cork. Cork Arts Theatre.