Michael English was born on April 23rd, 1979, into a deeply musical family in Castledermot, County Kildare. His father played the button accordion with a traditional Irish band, his mother was an Irish dancer, and his two sisters played fiddle and piano—music was part of everyday life from an early age.
At just nine years of age, Michael began formal piano studies at the Hennessy School of Music in Carlow. His exceptional talent soon became evident, and in 1990, at the age of 11, he appeared on The Late Late Show with Gay Byrne. He later continued his musical education at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin, before setting his sights on a professional career in Irish country music.
Now regarded as one of Ireland’s top live entertainers, Michael tours extensively throughout Ireland, the UK, and America, consistently playing to packed, capacity crowds. His huge and loyal fan base is built not only on his musical talent, but also on his warm, friendly nature and genuine connection with audiences.
