Louise Barry, is a Cork born singer-songwriter, now based in the south of Ireland and has amazed audiences with her talents for more than two decades. In music, she found the outlet to express her creativity and desire to perform.
Louise applied to be part of Sir Paul McCartney’s The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts where she was offered immediate entry to the prestigious university.
However, Louise soon began her own home studio, learning how to write and record songs.
She also collaborated with a professional filmmaker to make her first music video, a unique cover of A-ha’s “Take on Me.”
She made her acting debut in a fundraiser for a performing arts school in Waterford, Ireland, also playing the lead in “Fame” in another production.
Bank Studios commissioned Louise to create and perform original pieces for The Secret Kingdom, an art installation created by artist Linda Egan.
Louise performed with famed Irish guitarist Peter Lee at an event for a national charity.
She sang at festivals and other events across Ireland, including a variety show, where critics praised her depth of emotion and “almost other-worldly” voice.
She continued to shoot music videos and write songs, including her collaboration with the award-winning producer of “Beyond the Clones.”
Famed songwriter Tom Robinson featured her music on his BBC show.
Louise worked for the Waterford Arts Council. She served as arts administrator for the Dungarvan Town Hall Theater. She also worked at the Old Market House Arts Center, which began in 1886.
Louise performed in “No Borders, a production raising awareness of the Syrian refugee crisis. She created original soundscapes for the other spoken work segments at the event, providing a coherent auditory theme throughout. Louise worked on the writing of the piece War Separates for the event, which featured children of refugee families. The production toured Ireland over the course of a year.
Louise’s recent work as a solo artist, Stolen Time, is a radio friendly Pop track that showcases her vocal range and song writing versatility.
Louise brought her musical experience to the “Frozen Stares’ project, which was nominated for Waterford Music week, supported by WLRFM and IMRO.
Louise is a published author, having written for two editions of the well-received Mental Health for Millennials series, published by Book Hub Publishing. She explores how music has been a positive influence in her life and how it has helped her well-being.
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