Welcome to the Collective

Nurturing and growing musical talent

Collage of Magy's Farm Collective members

Designed to bring elite talent to the next level

The 'Magy's Farm Collective' was set up by husband and wife team Dr. Linley Hamilton and Maggie Doyle. Maggie is a former Editor of Music at BBC Radio Ulster and Linley a University Lecturer in Music at Magee, BBC Jazz broadcaster and established trumpet player.

The two operate a music space at their farm where they provide opportunities for musicians to play, rehearse and perform. In July 2020 they established the Collective, which was designed to bring elite talent to the next level and secure pathways into the industry for the most gifted young performers.

Five girls from UU Music: Niamh Murray, Cara Quinn, Rhian Brownlow, Clodagh May and Lara O'Donnell are the focus of the project and are producing amazing original songs that have been recorded and produced by an eleven-person team of mentors.

Meet the musicians

Meet the musicians

Cara Quinn

"I have gotten to work with producers, established musicians and have had an amazing space to develop myself as an artist"

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Cara Quinn

Clodagh May

"I grew up listening to Stevie Nicks, Debbie Harry, Bonnie Tyler and many more powerful female voices"

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Clodagh May

LÁRA

"I began writing original material while trying to find my own style, I'm very excited to see where this journey takes me"

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LÁRA

Niamh Murray

"My background of classical and choral music has taught me so much about my voice and how to use it."

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Niamh Murray

Rhian

"I'm drawn to music that is reflective, imaginative and clearly poetic. I hope to provoke a thoughtful atmosphere with my music."

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Rhian

Dominique Mullin

"Singing is when I feel most alive; it's almost like going to another world..."

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Dominique Mullin

Just some of what we provide

  • 1-to-1 mentoring

    A mentoring team specifically chosen to pass on learning through industry experience at the highest level, with songwriting and vocal coaches, instrumentalists and music business advisors.

  • Rehearsal space & facilities

    Provision of a rehearsal space fully equipped with KAWAI piano, drum kit, PA and amps and a wonderful video team available on request.

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