"Youthful, energetic, stellar music, from one of Ireland's finest bands!" - Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Altan) This Belfast based musical trio bring with them the intricate melodies and driving rhythms that make Irish music so loved throughout the world. While Conor and Aaron pursue the melody on dual uilleann pipes, whistles and flute, Deirdre explores the harmony and rhythms within the tunes through a dynamic accompaniment on guitar. These three young musicians take a lively yet respectful approach to traditional music and have fimrly established themselves on the Irish music scene. Between them, they have performed with a variety of established bands including Craobh Rua and Killultagh, their experience includes festivals such as The Irish Folk Festival Tour (Germany/Switzerland), The Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Washington), Festival Interceltico Accidente (Asturias), Alkmaar Irish Music Festival (The Netherlands), Randers Ugen (Denmark), Le Bono Folk Festival (Brittany), Tok Trad Festival (France), Celtic Connections, Girvan Folk Festival and Moniaive Folk Festival (Scotland), The Open House Festival (Belfast) and The William Kennedy Piping Festival (Armagh). In 2012 Réalta won the prestigious 'Danny Kyle Award' at Celtic Connections Festival and released their debut album 'Open The Door For Three' For further information please visit www.realtamusic.com