Maria Kelly

Maria Kelly is an Irish singer-songwriter with over a decade of experience in writing, performing, and releasing music. Celebrated for her emotionally honest songwriting and intimate indie-folk sound, Maria’s debut album The Sum of the In-Between and her most recent release Waiting Room have reached millions of listeners worldwide – with Waiting Room recently named one of the Best Irish Albums of the Year by The Irish Times.

Her songs have featured in major film and television campaigns, including RTÉ’s Conversations with Friends trailer and the international trailer for EZRA, starring Robert De Niro. She has shared stages across Ireland, the UK, and Europe with artists such as Tom Odell, Kodaline, James Vincent McMorrow, and Orla Gartland, as well as performances at Other Voices, All Together Now and Another Love Story.

A graduate with a BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music, Maria has gone on to host intimate living room tours, curate multidisciplinary exhibitions, and founded Tangent – a monthly writing community that sparks creative inspiration and fosters connection within Dublin’s artistic scene. This work has naturally led to wider facilitation roles, including with Music Generation, where Maria curates music, songwriting, and live performance workshops for children of all ages.

Maria’s facilitation style is grounded, kind, and collaborative – rooted in a deep belief in the power of creativity to reconnect us to ourselves and each other. Whether through music or group work, she creates spaces where people feel safe to show up honestly, explore their voice, and trust the creative process.