Irish Millie is a 19-year-old Canadian fiddler, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter from Peterborough, Ontario, emerging as a voice-led contemporary folk artist whose songwriting takes centre stage while her instrumental roots quietly shape the sound. Blending elements of folk, pop, and modern production, her music speaks to a new generation of listeners drawn to emotional honesty, relatability, and storytelling grounded in real life.

A seven-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, she earned two 2026 nominations for her EP Between Then and Now, including Young Performer of the Year—her fifth nomination in the category—and Single of the Year for “You Were There.” Her previous album GRACE also received two CFMA nominations, and she has been nominated for Folk Music Ontario’s Performing Artist of the Year.

In 2026, Irish Millie was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and selected as Breakthrough Artist of the Year through North2North, representing Canada internationally at Lilla By Festivalen in Sweden.

Irish Millie’s growing national profile has been reflected across major Canadian media. She has been featured on Global News and CBC Radio, with additional coverage from CityNews, Roots Music Canada, Cashbox Canada, and other respected outlets. From national broadcast interviews to in-depth music features, her work is gaining traction across both mainstream and industry platforms.

She has performed extensively across Canada, the United States, and Europe, with appearances at Musik over Præstø Fjord, Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival, Peterborough Folk Festival, Live From the Rock, St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage, and the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. She has played to audiences of more than 10,000 at Peterborough Musicfest and has showcased on official Folk Music Ontario stages curated by Folk Canada.

Following her performances in Sweden, Irish Millie will tour Canada’s East Coast throughout July 2026, continuing a busy season of live performance and audience growth.

Her all-original album GRACE earned praise from Celtic music icons Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, who described it as “fresh, lively… cool tunes and great playing.” A former Peterborough Folk Festival Emerging Artist, she is also recognized for her community engagement through initiatives such as Fiddling for Fox, which earned her the Peterborough Civic Award for Community Betterment.

Currently a full-time student in the University of Toronto’s Music Industry and Technology Specialist program, Irish Millie balances academic study with an active touring, writing, and recording schedule.

With a new album set for release in July 2026, she continues to push beyond genre lines—creating contemporary folk music that leads with songwriting, draws subtly from tradition, and resonates with audiences looking for something both grounded and new.