Oxjam Ireland

Oxjam News: 31st July 2007

Best Irish Female Artist at the 2007 Meteor Music Awards Luan Parle plays gig for Oxjam

Best Irish Female Artist at the 2007 Meteor Music Awards Luan Parle plays gig for Oxjam

Oxfam Ireland is delighted to announce that award winning singer songwriter Luan Parle is donating her time to support this year's Oxjam festival and will play two gigs – one in The Sugar Club Lower Leeson Street, Dublin on Wednesday 10 October and in the Empire Music Hall , Belfast on Sunday 21 October.

" I am delighted to have been asked to play both The Sugar Club in Dublin and the Empire in Belfast by Oxjam Ireland. The wonderful work done by Oxfam worldwide is immeasurable. It is fabulous to be able to give something back through music. I would ask all music fans to give the events their full support so that as much badly needed funding as possible can be raised. Well done to all the Oxjam organisers behind the scenes"
Luan Parle

More about Luan Parle

25 year old Luan Parle is a singer and songwriter from Wicklow has recently released her debut album “Free” on the SonyBMG label.

Luan's musical story began when she was signed at only 12 years of age and was booked to appear on the Late Late Show . She was greatly tipped as a new country star. Luan's first album ‘First Impressions' could have taken her all the way to Nashville but her parents were very clear that education came first and Luan concentrated on songwriting and performing.

The new album is out on 20th October and shows Sony's absolute commitment to Luan with this being her second recording contract with them after signing at just 20 years of age.

Luan has worked with Diane Warren, Billy Steinberg, Stephen Lironi and Bill Bottrell. She has also toured with Elton John appearing at the Hammersmith Appolo and two tours with James Blunt who says that “Luan was great fun to have out on the road with us; she has a fantastic voice and great songs to go with it.”