A night of powerful and original music will be presented by Tipperary women

In a collaboration between Finding A Voice and Clonmelody, FLOW Original Music is a powerful evening of original music on Thursday, March 5 at Raheen House Hotel as part of the Finding A Voice music festival in Clonmel.

The concert brings together three distinct musical voices with strong ties to Tipperary, culminating in a headline performance by the internationally acclaimed duo Zrazy.

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Jessica Brett, a singer-songwriter based in Tipperary, will open the evening with a set shaped by soulful vocals, candid lyrics, and acoustic guitar. Known for her intimate yet dynamic performances, Brett combines emotional directness with strong melodic craft. Speaking ahead of the festival, she said: “As a female songwriter from Tipperary, being invited to perform at Finding A Voice is an honour. Every song I write is a piece of my own story, and to be able to share that in a space dedicated to women composers feels incredibly special.”

Kate Twohig, based in Clonmel, is well-known as co-director of When Next We Meet music festival, taking place in Raheen House grounds on 30th and 31st May, as well as director and vocal arranger of Clonmel Community Choir.
She brings a practice that spans creative producing, community music, composition, and performance.

With voice and collaboration at its core, her work connects professional artists and community participants through shared creative experiences.

Earlier in her career, she performed extensively, supporting artists including Paul Noonan, Mick Flannery, Peter Broderick and Jape. “I’m delighted to be part of Finding A Voice this year,” she said.

“Much of my work centres on collective music making and creating spaces where voices can be heard and supported, and this festival embodies that spirit meaningfully.”

Headlining the night, Zrazy, comprising Cahir native Maria Walsh on vocals, flute and percussion, and Carole Nelson on piano and saxophone, have been creating and touring original music for more than 35 years.

They will be joined on the night by Cormac O Brien on double bass and Dominic Mullen on drums. Their sound, blending art pop, jazz, groove and Celtic soul, has been described as ahead of its time.

Their album The Art of Happy Accidents received critical acclaim, while previous releases have earned international recognition, including a USA OutMusic Award for Best Album and a GLAMA Award for Best Song.

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From intimate acoustic songwriting to sophisticated, free-spirited jazz, FLOW promises an evening of original music rooted in place, collaboration, and the enduring creative energy of women artists in Tipperary and beyond.
FLOW takes place on the opening day of the Finding A Voice music festival, from Thursday, March 5 to Sunday March 8, in various venues in Clonmel to celebrate International Women’s Day, and the organisers gratefully acknowledge the sponsorship by IMRO.

Finding a Voice is a festival of music by women composers through the ages and around the world, in celebration of International Women’s Day, and features performances from leading Irish and international musicians of music across eras and genres.

Founded in 2017 by Clonmel sisters Róisín and Clíona Maher, over the past nine years the festival has featured music by hundreds of women composers, from the twelfth-century nun Hildegard of Bingen to newly commissioned works by Irish composers.

All details and booking on www.findingavoice.ie.