Ardú

Ireland

Ardú is Ireland’s premier a cappella vocal band, renowned for pioneering contemporary vocal music in Ireland. Active for over a decade, the award-winning ensemble has represented Ireland at international festivals across Europe, supported by Culture Ireland. Ardú regularly features at major Irish festivals and has made numerous television and radio appearances. As ambassadors for the contemporary a cappella genre, they founded the Irish International A Cappella Festival in 2017 and have released three acclaimed studio albums.

Performance Highlights

International Festivals & Tours
• Represented Ireland at festivals in London, Edinburgh, Finland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
• Supported by Culture Ireland for international performances.

Irish Festivals & Major Events
• Boyle Arts Festival (2023)
• City of Derry International Choir Festival (2020)
• MusicTown Festival (2020)
• K Fest (2019)
Cashel Arts Festival (2025)
• Cork International Choral Festival (2018)


Television & Radio
• BBC Proms
• Ray D’Arcy Show (RTÉ)
• Marty in the Morning (RTÉ Lyric FM)
• Sing: Ultimate A Cappella (Sky One)

Notable Collaborations
• Supported Straight No Chaser at the National Concert Hall, Dublin (2019).

Awards & Recognitions
• CARA (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards) 2023 – Runner-up, Best European Album (Songs from Here).
• AVA (A Cappella Video Awards) 2023 – Nominated for Best Video by a Professional Group (I Wouldn’t Be).
• CARA 2019 – Nominated for Best Classical/Folk Song (Homeward Bound).
• RTÉ Lyric FM Choirs for Christmas Competition 2018 – First Prize.
• Vokal.Total Festival, Austria 2019 – Audience Award Winner.
Cork choral festival - national vocal ensemble winner
Derry choral festival - national vocal ensemble

• Ardú actively engages in music education and outreach, offering workshops and collaborations with schools, choirs, and young artists.
• The ensemble continues to push the boundaries of contemporary vocal music, expanding their audience through social media, festival appearances, and innovative performances.