Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy exploded onto the music scene three years ago with his debut single ‘An Evening I Will Not Forget’. Since then he’s released 2 albums, 2 EP’s, gone Triple Platnium in Ireland, and has gained millions of fans globally, including Taylor Swift!
Here’s what we else we’ve learnt about Dermot Kennedy from having a good old Insta-stalk.
1. He played the John Peel stage at Glastonbury
…alongside John Walker, Stefflon Don and Friendly Fires.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzaO_lrAfoY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
2. He’s currently in the midst of a world tour of 42 massive shows
The tour includes a massive 42 shows, including Auckland’s Powerstation from earlier this year on Sunday 21st July.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Byk1D2FgsDY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
3. He started performing at age 11
His first performance was at his school talent show singing Oasis ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger.’ Cute!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPbDJtAjzQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
4. He writes all his own music and poetry
Plus he also enjoys drawing and slam poetry.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BrI5q4dgDy_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
5. His hit single ‘Power Over Me’ went Triple Platinum in Ireland
It’s also the best-selling Irish Homegrown song according to IRMA and Irish Official Charts.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Byug_K-CtnD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
6. His debut album went to #1 in the UK
Making him the first Irish artist in 20 years to do so. Not a bad effort at all!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fGZlOgGkm/
