LAS (meaning ignite) are an exciting female five piece featuring leading players from the contemporary Celtic music scene. They explore Scotland & Ireland’s shared cultural links through exhilarating dance/music collaborations and Gàidhlig / Gaeilge song. LAS are: Joy Dunlop (Scotland) Joy Dunlop is a multi-award winning Gaelic singer and Scottish step-dancer. Originally from Connel, Argyll; she has performed throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. A fluent Gaelic speaker and Mòd Gold Medallist, Joy was nominated as ‘Gaelic Singer of the Year’ at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2010 and 2011 and won the Fatea ‘Tradition Award’ in 2010. She was also crowned the 2015 Pan Celtic Traditional Singer of the Year and the 2015 Pan Celtic International Dance Champion - the first to ever win both categories. Edel Ní Churraoin (Ireland) Edel Ní Churraoin grew up immersed in the vibrant Connemara music and dance tradition. She plays the tin whistle, button accordion and piano and is also a vocalist and sean-nós dancer. Edel has won various dancing and music competitions and is a regular performer all over Ireland. She has also performed at festivals and concerts in France, Luxembourg and America. Gráinne Brady (Ireland) Gráinne Brady is a fiddle player and composer from Co. Cavan, Ireland. Currently based in Glasgow, she is heavily involved in its folk scene, playing regularly with some of Scotland's finest musicians and running two folk sessions a week, and two monthly live gigs. Suzanne Houstan (Scotland) Suzanne Houston is a Glasgow-based pianist, whistle player and singer. She graduated with a 1st class honours in Scottish Music from RSAMD in 2011, and previous to that attended the National Centre Of Excellence In Traditional Music at Plockton High School for 3 years. 2013 saw the release of her latest solo album "What Will We Play Next?" as well as an album alongside Adam Brown, "Pitch Invasion”. Catherine Ní Shúilleabháin (Ireland) Born and bred in Rath Cairn, a Gaeltacht area in Co. Meath known for its rich local heritage, guitarist and singer Catherine Sullivan comes from a well known local musical family. She is also a champion Sean nòs dancer and has performed throughout Ireland and America to great acclaim.