Annette Joy

Annette Joy is a musician, singer and songwriter from Dublin 8. Annette writes real music for real people. She’s passionate about how music has the power to change lives and is inspired by stories, especially about growing up in Dublin. She aspires to bring people together through music whether it be to share joy, sadness, healing or just to have fun.

As one producer said 'Annette you can make people laugh or cry with your music which is very rare'

MUSIC CAREER
Singing and songwriting
1990 - present
Writing over 30 songs, and releasing 3 independently. Performing at venues and festivals in Ireland, New York and Dubai. Supported Nathan Carter, sang in the Dublin Mansion House, in front of Parliament buildings, at GAA football stadiums, supported the High Kings, performed on a boat in Dubai in the company of other Irish well known artists.
DJ-ing and singing with a band
1994 - 1998
DJ-ing across venues in the UK and Ireland. Fronting bands and attending festivals in Leeds.

TOP SONGS
Dublin 8 Girl - Released 2023 [Listen on SoundCloud]
This song is about growing up in Dublin, falling in love but always remaining true to your roots - and never forgetting your mammy and your chips on a Friday. This is one of my best-known songs and is popular with line-dancing groups.

Better Place - Released 2023 [Watch on YouTube]
A song about finding a better place whether that's with yourself, a loved one, the universe - take from it what you will, just let's find a Better Place.

Played at various festivals throughout ireland Summer 2023 with her band which consists of a banjo player mandolin player drummer bass player fiddle player

You will find out more about Annette Joy on the internet using
'Annette Joy music'
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZF7Z8OnPlL3so4j9L9o2g

https://www.instagram.com/annettejoymusic/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/AnnetteJoyMusic/

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CAUSES
Fly Far Away: a song inspired by the tragedies of the mother and baby homes
Once Again: a song dedicated to the people who died during the Stardust nightclub disaster.
Homes Don’t Work with Bombs: a song for the children of Gaza.

MUSICAL EDUCATION
Dublin College of Music: six years vocal training.
Kylemore College, Ballyfermot: Certificate in Music Technology.
Loreto College, Crumlin: Leaving Certificate in Music (Honours).

Annette Joy has a full album ready to record