Ellie Kelly

Influenced ‘The Arts Special’ is supported by Glor Theatre in Ennis & Dunameise (Done-a-maze) Theatre in Portloais, as part of Lasta Festival 2021. Lasta Festival is a nationwide virtual arts festival happening from the 11th to the 20th of June in association with Brightening Air & The Arts Council. 21 Young curators, linked by the Nasc network all around the country are programming an exciting, dynamic & inclusive arts festival that is to be consumed & enjoyed in every ...

Number one bestselling author, documentary maker, TV presenter and award winning chef you’d think that my next guest has it all. He does, but with that comes the anxiety, self loathing and shoulda, woulda, coulda’s that we all suffer in current society. Today I get to be open and honest in a conversation with Riyadh Khalaf. He dives into his multi-faceted career in broadcasting, gay representation in media, growing up gay and what it really felt like that big day in May. Today Im influenced b...

In this industry you have to be more than a triple threat and my next guest wouldn’t have enough fingers to count the attributes to his craft. Actor, stage performer, director and TV presenter Simon Delaney joins me this week. He talks to me about the many different aspects of his life and learnings including his stint in Hollywood, learning how to get the dreaded NO and how its vital to always remember those on the way up, as you may need them on the way down. This insight in the world o...

One of the most recognisable names in the glamorous world of PR has to be my next guest. From her work with brands such as Perfect, Bellamantia, Polished London and many more, you’d be hard pressed not to find someone who hasn’t met Valerie Roe. ..but life hasn’t always been brand marketing and clipboard clacking for this blonde bombshell. From her days as a bonafide popstar, her nightlife matriarchy and even selling soap on a rope, this business beauty tells us her tricks of the trade ...

At 22 years of age, this powerhouse performer has conquered the world and is on a mission to do it all again. Choregrapher, dancer, creative director and superstar Zacc Milne has wowed the performing community since he was a baby.. and now the boy is all grown up and ready for more. ..having performances with Dua Lipa and Little Mix on his resume, what is next for this energetic soul? In this episode, my Irelands Got Talent counterpart talks how he feels about influencing the world with his a...