Megan Walsh (singer) explained

Megan Walsh
Native Name:Peigín Rubaidh Ní Breathnach
Birth Name:Megan Ruby Walsh
Birth Date:1997 2, df=yes
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:2014 - present
Associated Acts:Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland, Celtic Woman
Website:meganrubywalsh.com

Megan Ruby Walsh (born 19 February 1997) is an Irish singer who joined the singing group Celtic Woman in 2018.

Biography

Early life and education

Megan Ruby Walsh was born on 19 February 1997. Her middle name "Ruby" comes from her maternal grandparents. She lived her very early years in Trim, County Meath, in Ireland. Her family were involved in musical theatre; she started appearing in local shows in Trim from age 4.[1] [2] When she was six, her family moved to Navan,[3] but she remained at schools in Trim until age 14, initially at St Mary's Primary School and subsequently Scoil Mhuire. She completed her final years of high school at Loreto Secondary School, St. Michael's in Navan.[4] [5] She studied with the Royal Irish Academy of Music conservatory from age 10 to age 17, and received multiple certifications.[6]

Walsh also landed roles in the stage musicals Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar where she played Mary Magdalene, and Les Misérables where she played Cosette[7]

In 2016, she enrolled in the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she started a Bachelor of Music degree. In June 2018, she completed her second year.[8]

Career with Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland

In 2014, Walsh won a competition called The Soloist which was sponsored by the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland.[9] She travelled to the United States where she performed with the orchestra at multiple venues including Carnegie Hall in New York City.[10] [11] [12] She returned to Ireland where she continued touring with the orchestra as a soloist and featured artist.[13] During this time, she sang frequently with the likes of Emmet Cahill of Celtic Thunder[14] and many other artists.[15] [16] Venues included the Odyssey Complex in Belfast, as well as multiple venues in Dublin: Royal Dublin Society, National Concert Hall,[17] The Helix, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and the National Convention Centre.[18] Other performances include: In 2015, Walsh was selected as a featured artist for the Association of Irish Musical Societies 50th Anniversary Concert at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre,[19] Dublin and in 2016 featured at the official opening of the 100 year commemoration of the 1916 Irish uprising.[18] [20]

Celtic Woman

In July 2018, Walsh joined Celtic Woman in Real World Studios to create their latest album, Ancient Land.[21] In August, she was announced as the newest principal member,[22] replacing Susan McFadden who took leave to start a family. Her on-stage debut was on the 13 and 14 September 2018 in County Wexford at Johnstown Castle where they filmed the Ancient Land TV special before a live audience. This was the first big outdoor concert special that Celtic Woman had filmed since 2009.[23] [24] Her first tour with group was in December 2018 on the United States Best of Christmas tour, followed by the Ancient Land tour which began in February 2019 and ended in November 2019 and then the Celebration 15th Anniversary Tour which began in February 2020 and was supposed to end in June 2020 but was cut short in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the rescheduled Celebration 15th Anniversary Tour was announced on 20 March 2020 and it was supposed to run from February 2021 to June 2021, however on 7 January 2021, it was announced that the rescheduled Celebration 15th Anniversary Tour was postponed to spring 2022.[25] [26] [27] The Spring 2022 tour was renamed to coincide with the fall 2021 album and video release Postcards from Ireland. The tour began on 24 February and had 85 performances throughout the USA, ending on 6 June. In August there were several shows scheduled in Ireland.

Megan left Celtic Woman in January 2023 to further pursue her solo career.

Discography

With Celtic Woman:

Solo Career:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Musical Theatre . 21 September 2018 . Megan Walsh official website.
  2. Web site: A Classical Evening with a Christmas Flavour . Trim Tourism Network . December 2017 . 21 September 2018.
  3. News: Young local soprano emerges victorious in Navan's Got Talent . 24 March 2014 . Megan Walsh's Facebook . Newspaper clipping . 21 September 2018 .
  4. Web site: Performing in National Convention Centre . . December 2014 . 21 September 2018 . It will also feature our very own soprano soloist Megan Walsh who will be singing O Holy Night accompanied by Ms Thomas .
  5. Web site: 6th Year student, Megan Ruby Walsh, sings Merry Christmas! . Loreto Secondary School, Navan. Loreto Secondary School, Navan . 16 December 2014 . Facebook . 21 September 2018.
  6. Web site: Certifications . Megan Walsh official website . 21 September 2018 .
  7. Web site: Megan Walsh – Celtic Life International. en-US. 2019-05-10.
  8. Web site: Royal Academy of Music,London . Megan Ruby Walsh . 27 October 2017 . Performed at the Royal Academy of Music in London today. I sang "Heimliche Aufforderung" ("The Secret Invitation" or "The Lover's Pledge"), by Richard Strauss. Received good feedback, so must have done okay :-) . Facebook . 21 September 2018.
  9. News: Previous Winners. 2 April 2015. The Soloist. 16 September 2018.
  10. Web site: Dundalk soloists make semi finals . Anne . Campbell . 8 August 2015 . . Dundalk . . 21 September 2018.
  11. Web site: Ready for Carnegie Hall Concert . 25 October 2014 . . Dundalk . . 21 September 2018 .
  12. Web site: Orchestra gets ten standing ovations in NYC . 29 November 2014 . . Dundalk . . 21 September 2018.
  13. Web site: Megan Walsh Performs at HMV, Grafton St. for Soloist Launch . Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Peace Proms . 21 September 2018.
  14. Web site: CBOI Completes an unforgettable Peace Proms 2015 tour . Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Peace Proms . 21 September 2018.
  15. Web site: Peace Prom 2016 - Ireland's Call . 21 September 2018 . 6 March 2016.
  16. Web site: Peace Proms 2016 . Kilkenny Peace Proms . 21 September 2018 . en.
  17. Web site: Peace Proms 2015 tour . Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Peace Proms . 21 September 2018.
  18. Web site: Minister calls the tune for 2016 Peace Proms - Independent.ie . Independent.ie . 21 September 2018 . en.
  19. Web site: AIMS Encore Concert . www.soundandmusicco.ie . 21 September 2018.
  20. Web site: Mise Éire – Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland with Sibéal Ní Chasaide . irishcentenarytravel . 11 February 2016.
  21. Web site: Celtic Woman at Real World Studios. Celtic Woman. www.celticwoman.com. 16 September 2018.
  22. Web site: Celtic Woman welcome new member. Celtic Woman. www.celticwoman.com. 16 September 2018.
  23. Web site: Celtic Woman . www.facebook.com . 21 September 2018 . en.
  24. Web site: Celtic Woman . First Celtic Woman outdoor special in 9 years being filmed in Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford . www.celticwoman.com . 21 September 2018.
  25. Web site: 13 January 2021. 2021 Tour Rescheduling Announcement. www.celticwoman.com.
  26. News: Best of Christmas, USA Tour. 20 September 2018.
  27. Web site: Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas. ket.org. 21 September 2018.