Orla Monelle

Orla Monelle is an independent Pop/ R&B artist born in Belgium and based in Dublin. At just seventeen she moved from Belgium to Ireland to start her musical journey. To date, she has released 6 singles. Boasting an impressive 90,000 plays on Spotify, her music has secured spots on playlists like 'New Music Friday UK', ‘R&B Fresh Finds’ and has been played on stations such as BBC Radio 1Xtra, RTE 2XM, Spin 1038, Today FM and BBC radio Ulster to name a few. Her most recent release ‘Powerless’, a collaboration with artist Lex Bucha, featured on BBC Radio Solent and gained over 10,000 streams in the first month.

With powerhouse vocals, irresistible energy, and a stage presence that mesmerises, Orla Monelle’s live performances are unforgettable experiences not to be missed. She has captivated audiences across Ireland and the UK with notable intimate performances including Sofar Sounds in Belfast, The Lucky Pig in London and The Ruby Sessions in Dublin. She brings the full sound of her songs to life with her band as demonstrated at her packed out headline show in February 2024 and most recently her performance at International Women’s day event ‘Her Sound, Her Stage’ in The Workman’s Cellar. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Olivia Dean, Sinead Harnett and Joy Crookes, Orla’s music combines elements of both Pop and R&B music to create a unique sound.