"The writing is genius...a masterclass in what's achievable...musically and visually...pushing the boundaries" HotPress

 

Kate is an award winning performer and creator from Dublin. She blended her two worlds of Music and Theatre in her self penned show WALK FOR ME which she performed alongside DJ Handsome Paddy in the Project Arts Centre 2019 to rave reviews. An EP of the Soundtrack to the show produced MathMan is available on all online stores.

Her latest release IN THE PLACE, a collaboration with electro artist LuxAlma launched the Opening Weekender in the Bernard Shaw in Oct 2021.

In 2020 she set up Deadly Films with Jack Olohan and Charlene Gleeson and co-produced, wrote and directed short film CHERRY (Official Selection Galway Film Fleadh 2021, London Irish Film Festival 2021 ), produced Web Series “Cruelest Game In The World” and directed two of her own MissKate music videos “In The Place” (VR 360 experience) and “GET ME” due for release in Jan. She is in pre-production for a short film she will produce this year as part of Screen Ireland's Actor as Creator showcase.

Musically, Kate’s style has developed from when she began in NYC with house lyrics, which were upbeat and dance oriented, to a more soulful bluesy style with a deeper and darker lyrical content. A mix of hiphop, house and triphop, her current act is designed for big rooms and festivals- like Electric Picnic, BlockParty for Dublin PRIDE, BeatYard, Groove Festival, and Cork Jazz to name a few. She has collaborated with producers including MathMan, Bobofunk, Hystereo and Daithi and released “MKx: A Collection of Remixes handpicked by MissKate” in 2015.

Inspirations range from Muddy Waters, Leadbelly, Jimi Hendrix and Aretha to Erykah Badu, Dilla, Tribe and The Pharcyde to Larry Levan, Marshall Jefferson and Masters at Work to Amy Winehouse, Abra and Brooke Candy to name a few. She juxtaposes darker lyrics with upbeat melodies or instrumentals, however a lot of her lyrics have humour in them.

Kate released an EP “MissKate and the Higher State”in 2014 with her band- an eclectic mix of musicians from different European countries. They had been working together on various different projects in Dublin for years and brought a unique mix of soul and funk to the table.