For a large portion of the public in the UK and quite a few people in this country, the Jools Holland Hootenany is a must watch on the BBC each New Year's Eve. The show has been part of the occasion for three decades, with the first edition having been broadcast in 1993.
Last night was no exception, with some familiar names part of the lineup to ring in 2024. Rod Steward, Joss Stone, the Sugababes, and the Mary Wallopers all taking part.
However, many feel that the show was stolen by an unknown Donegal teenager.
Donegal teenager steals the show on Jools Holland Hootenanny
Muireann Bradley may not be as well known as some of the names mentioned above, but the 16-year old certainly captured the attention of the audience with her performance on the Jools Holland Hootenanny last night.
Opening the show, she performed a brilliant musical number that would receive a standing ovation from the audience.
What an intro from @BBCLater #hootenanny for #MuireannBradley what a start to 2024 #Donegal #ireland #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/jOuMjUC389
— Jimmy Stafford (@JimmystaffordDJ) January 1, 2024
Superb stuff.
Quite a few people were quick to take to social media to praise the young woman from Donegal.
Every Jools Holland Hootenanny always throws up a gem, this year it was Irish teenage singer songwriter Muireann Bradley. Brilliant and one to watch #JoolsHolland #Hootenanny #MuireannBradley pic.twitter.com/FAW34M1d0q
— Darren Burke (@DarrenBurkeSYN) January 1, 2024
Muireann Bradley on #JoolsHolland #Hootenanny just brilliant raw talent. 💚💛 🎶 pic.twitter.com/315RFc4VkA
— Mark Tighe (@MarkLTighe) January 1, 2024
Happy New Year to you all, hope it's a happy and healthy one!
I couldn't have been more proud to start the new year than watching Donegal's own Muireann Bradley on Jools Holland! An absolutely amazing talent who completely stole the show. Brilliant! pic.twitter.com/duF2DlgDOL— Gary Doherty (@GaryDoc) January 1, 2024
Muireann Bradley, from Donegal, got a standing ovation for an outstanding performance tonight on THE Jools Holland Annual Hootenanny Show on BBC..
What an incredible young singer who is also a talented boxer. 👊🏼🔥#Hootenanny— Eric Lilywhite Lightning Donovan (@ericdonovanbox) January 1, 2024
As mentioned by Eric Donovan, as well as being a fantastic musician, Muireann Bradley is also a supremely talented boxer.
Donegal Live reporter Chris McNulty summed up her achievements in the ring in recent years, which included reaching two Irish finals.
A two-time Irish finalist, she was runner-up in the 2019 Irish Girl 2 39kgs final and the 2022 Junior 1 54kgs final. In 2022, she was honoured by the County Donegal Boxing Board, who awarded her the Johnny McDaid Memorial Cup for Best Female Boxer
(2/3)— Chris McNulty (@ChrisMcNultyDgl) December 31, 2023
Fantastic stuff.
With an average of around 2million people tuning in for the 2022 edition of the show, Muireann Bradley would have showcased her talents to massive audience last night. That could lead to some big opportunities further down the road.
Considering what she has already achieved in both music and boxing, there is no doubt that she has a bright future ahead in whatever field she decides to pursue over the coming years.
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