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The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record
Key takeaways
- Eleven Irish traditional musicians stood side-by-side in elaborate costumes, some meeting for the first time only hours before the performance.
- Two years later, the all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
- Their rise has been rapid, driven almost entirely by the strength of their live performances and word of mouth.
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Matt Fox BBC News NICat Couture BIIRD's founder says the group aim to change the image around women in traditional Irish music BIIRD had never played together when they stepped on stage in Trafalgar Square to face 10,000 people on St Patrick's Day 2024.
Eleven Irish traditional musicians stood side-by-side in elaborate costumes, some meeting for the first time only hours before the performance.
Two years later, the all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
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