This week on RTÉ: Adrianne Lenker, Muireann Bradley & Uly

We're off to Carrick-on-Suir's historic Ormond Castle for the series premiere of OV Anam with performances from Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker, blues sensation Muireann Bradley & Dublin songwriter Uly. Hosted by MayKay.

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11pm | Thursday 19 September | RTÉ & Streaming worldwide on the RTÉ Player

This Thursday night, RTÉ will premiere the first episode in the brand new series of ‘Anam - Songs for Hearts & Minds’.

Following the resounding success of last year's inaugural series, the new four-part series kicks off with Carrick-on-Suir's magnificent Ormond Castle providing a breathtaking backdrop for three extraordinary Other Voices debuts.

Presented by MayKay, episode one welcomes a diverse line-up including musical prodigy Muireann Bradley who brings her captivating roots, country, and blues soundscapes to Ormond Castle for an intimate live set.

Also on the series premiere, Dublin's creative polymath Uly will showcase his unique blend of genres in Ormond Castle’s magnificent Long Hall, with a spine-tingling performance that pushes musical boundaries.

Following the release of her latest solo LP ‘Bright Future’ masterful songwriter and Grammy-nominated Big Thief bandleader Adrianne Lenker makes her way to Tipperary for a highly anticipated Other Voices debut, playing a stripped-back acoustic set of tracks from her extensive and impressive groundbreaking back catalogue.

Anam will continue its musical journey across Ireland throughout September and October with performances taking place in prestigious heritage sites across Ireland by chart-topping drill duo TraviS & Elzzz, rising star Moncrieff, alt-folk duo Lemoncello, viral sensation Sarah Crean, legendary fiddle player Martin Hayes and more. 

‘Anam - Songs for Hearts & Minds’ was made possible with the generous support of the Office of Public Works and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Coming up this series:

11pm Thursday 19 September | Ormond Castle, Tipperary ft Adrianne Lenker, Uly and Muireann Bradley

11pm Thursday 26 September | Portumna Castle, Galway ft Moncrieff, EFÉ and Oisín Leech

11pm Thursday 3 October | Pearse Museum, Dublin ft TraviS & Elzzz, Sarah Crean and Piaras Ó Liorcáin

11pm Thursday 10 October | Parke’s Castle, Leitrim ft Lemoncello, Martin Hayes with Kate Ellis and Mohammad Syfkhan