Imelda Mary Higham, popularly known as Imelda May, is an Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
She plays bodhrán, guitar, bass guitar and tambourine.
Born and raised in Dublin, May began her musical career at 16 by performing with several local bands and musicians.
In 2002, May formed her band and released her debut studio album, No Turning Back. Following the release, she relocated to London with her then-husband, guitarist Darrel Higham.
May has since released five studio albums including Love Tattoo (2009), Mayhem
(2010), Tribal (2014), Life Love Flesh Blood ( 2017) and 11 Past the Hour (2021).
Imelda May made her acting debut in the 2022 film Fisherman’s Friends: One and All.
What stage is Imelda May on at Glastonbury?
Imelda May was on the Avalon Stage at Glastonbury in June 2022.
Apart from its main stage, the Field of Avalon area has previously had a cafe stage, the Avalon Inn, stalls and a fairground including the classic helter-skelter ride.