Ae Mak

Irish artist Ae Mak brings a concert to The Victoria in Birmingham, presenting pop shaped by industrial beats and folk-rooted songwriting. The night centres on the act's own material and its live stage presence.

Ae Mak is an Irish artist whose music combines genre-defying pop with industrial beats and an otherworldly tone. Inspirations cited for the project include Björk, Aldous Harding, Judee Sill, Paul Simon and David Byrne. Since 2019 the songwriter has held a worldwide publishing agreement with BDI Music UK, and the catalogue includes a run of self-produced EPs and a pair of cartoon albums.

On stage, the act is described as physical and kinetic, with performances across Europe and the UK. Ae Mak has supported Ye Vagabonds, TuneYards, Django Django and Warpaint, and has played festivals including Fusion, Reading & Leeds, Latitude, KEXP, Icelandic Airwaves and Electric Picnic.

The concert draws on the debut album Folk Songs For Mama & Papa, a cosmic, spiritual folk record that marks a move back towards the voice, with the songwriting stripped down to piano and vocals. Hot Press described it as a deep dive into outsider pop. The Victoria is a Birmingham venue that hosts concerts and shows.