NIYL — a Limerick born artist whose music sheds a light on the challenges and thrills of being “Queer in the county” — is the last confirmed artist for Eurosong 2025. He’ll sing “Growth” during the Late Late Show Eurosong Special on 7 February.
NIYL will sing “Growth” in Ireland’s Eurosong 2025 final
Here’s how the Irish broadcaster RTÉ describes NIYL:
NIYL is a Limerick born artist who mixes a unique blend of emotionally fuelled vocals with an electronic sound to deliver a powerful, cinematic; original works. Inspired by artists including London Grammar, Woodkid and Yebba, NIYL has ambitions to establish a new sound within the Irish music industry. A lyricist who draws inspiration from his upbringing in the west of Ireland and the dramatic landscapes of the coast, NIYL writes as a means of catharsis, channelling emotions through word and song.
NIYL’s ambition is to shed light on the challenges and thrills that come with being ‘queer in the county’. As a queer Irish artist, NIYL’s songs look to amplify queer culture in the Irish music industry with his music. NIYL is currently in the midst of releasing his debut album Parish Is Burning which is being released across 2025. With three releases already published, NIYL has received national recognition from publications including RTE 2FM, Today FM, Hotpress, Extra.ie, The Irish Independent and Irish Examiner.
As a solo artist, NIYL has joined the National Geographic Concert Orchestra as a lead vocalist for their award winning Symphony for our World and has performed as a headline act at Irish festivals Doolin Folk Fest, Live on Air and Go Tobann. Overseas, in 2018 NIYL joined Tony winning songstress Cynthia Erivo for a week-long residency in St. James’s Theatre, London – performing the works of composer Scott Alan. As a backing vocalist NIYL has performed alongside many internationally acclaimed artists including Rufus Wainwright and Dermot Kennedy.
Interesting song ? I think it could be a dark horse
This is a good song – and not getting the recognition. – RTE have it no 6 for a reason ..,,
Dear admins, I’d think there was a better way of responding to polite criticism than just deleting it. Disappointed.
Homophobic diatribes are not polite criticism
There was nothing homophobic in what I had written. I wish you could read it (again) and see it for yourself – but unfortunately, as I say, it has been deleted. Now you can accuse me of anything.
It’s a good song,similar enough to sting and the police. Musically and presentation , which always did well in the charts
i guess Ireland success was a one-time thing, the songs are bland as they get, even with the Bambi wannabe her song is like an AI generated text sung by a someone in heavy autotune, but he she got the badass look!
I just listened to the song. I like it, but doubt its chances. Not immediate enough.
I rather quite like it. Not sure how it’ll deliver on stage though but I could see it taking the jury vote.
Great song. The most unique of them. Feels like a song that could have been in the Ukrainian final, but still being accessible. Eurosong really managed to come up with 6 great songs and variation as well. Go Ireland!
I’m not a homophobe of any sorts.
But are all of these contestants delusional enough to think that they’re in any way “special” for being queer?
The contest has essentially been taken over by them, so being queer at Eurovision is essentially rather mainstream than special. Eurovision is being mocked worldwide for its promotion of LGBTQ and yet we just continue pumping, pumping and pumping
But of course, swear words (which everyone uses) are not “family friendly” enough. The irony is staggering.
You ARE homophobic, sorry to break it to you. Also extremely ignorant. Have a nice day.
Incorrect- how did people manage hundreds years ago without all this in your face identity stuff- it’s not needed just live in peace ??
They didn’t manage. They repressed their true selves, leading to mental issues severely decreasing the quality of life. Suicide for some. All because of people like you.
Tell that to Oscar Wilde. Who was, you know, famously imprisoned for his homosexuality. “Just live in peace”, yeah right.
An Irishman, like NYIL…
Oscar Wilde is he next on the stage at Eurovision ?
Quentin Crisp too ?
What do you mean by “promotion of LGBTQ”? Do you mean visibility? You are an extremely ignorant and rather stupid individual.
Too much is too much. Eurovision is a queer-friendly space, but it’s literally turned into facerubbing queerness, which among other things caused the contest’s decline.
I’m gay and I agree with you, it feels like everyone is trying to outqueer everyone else in an effort to get noticed, in many cases the most important quality is missing, talent.
You’ve got 3 minutes to grab someone’s attention in ESC, the song should be doing that but what we’ve got here is 3 minutes of going nowhere, with no high points, people are easily impressed.
The contest’s decline? Eurovision has spawned some massive worldwide hits and acts in recent years. Much more so than the decades before. Who cares about the standard prejudice from people who don’t really follow the contest?
It’s a Waterloo basically
I’m not a homophobe, yet I consider openly gay people to be just as crass as swearing on live tv. Okay.
What does openly gay mean? Are you openly stupid?
I think musica was just paraphrasing poor Blerk
You are rather stupid if you don’t realise I’m paraphrasing the guy above. Pick your battles, dude.
Oh god I’m gay AND stupid. In the words of Jendrik – SORRY!!
What of his song is promotion?
Reminder to the homophobic complainers that simply existing and being present dors not equate to a takeover!
Does
It’s incredibly threatening to some straight people that LGBTQ individuals have visibility, representation, and a voice.
Theses fools still think it’s a “lifestyle choice” or some sort of contagious cult – and not just a fact of nature. Sad.
And sometimes terrible fashion sense – that can be the most shocking
i think its mid its better than Adgy Bobbi Arlo and Emmy but not as good as Samantha Mumba and Reylta
U like Sam Mumba? That’s interesting – she will be the most professional of all the performers however
I definitely don’t think it’s the worst of the six; quite interesting actually. It feels very honest and heartfelt.
Correct – it’s actually the top 2
Beautiful message, but the song is just bad.
It’s not bad you just don’t get it – how can a song be bad? Just think about that
I’d love to know what u consider a good song – so tell everyone what a good song is in your opinion.
I am not a fan of it, weakest of the six
This is really good
Weakest of the six but at least it adds a bit of variety for those who like this style of music
Full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd5_zn7eh8s
It’s not bad, but probably my least favourite of the six