00353 87 2091324 glitterbugsband@gmail.com

About

About Us

Niamh McGuirk | Johnny Angel | Michal Kulbaka | Kevin McHugh

We all believe that music touches the soul and lifts the spirit. Whether we are dressed to impress in our dapper formal wear at an early evening champagne reception, or in our loud Glitterbugs costumes and make-up, we’re all about entertaining you and your guests.

Who 

So who are we?

Collectively we have been playing in the music industry for over 20 years. Some of us have rubbed shoulders with Irish legends U2, Def Leppard, Carly Hennessy and our very own Imelda May. We have joined forces to bring the best of our talents to events all over Ireland.

Band Lineup

Lead Vocals: Niamh McGuirk

Bass Guitar: Johnny Angel

Guitar: Michal Kulbaka

Drums: Kevin McHugh

 

Johnny Angel

Bass & founding member of the band
Johnny started his musical career with No Sweat, an Irish rock band, in the early 1990s. Best remembered for their hit single, “Heart and Soul” (produced by the Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott), which topped the Irish Singles Chart in 1990, No Sweat, their self-titled album went on to achieve gold status in sales in Ireland.
Not much has changed about Johnny’s performance over the years, he is still an energetic and dynamic bass player with a zest for life that is infectious to those who see him perform, and he feels as comfortable on stage as he is jumping with the audience on the dance floor.
His love for the stage and musical extravaganza has lead Johnny to create his own productions for the Irish entertainment industry with acts characterized by their energy, fun and audience interaction such as Tickled Pink, Glamtastic, Charlies Angels, Funky Nights and now The Glitterbugs!

Niamh McGuirk

Niamh first started her musical adventure at the age of 11, where she studied vocal training and music in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Throughout her teens, she attended stage schools such as Billy Barry and Diggs Lane for dance and vocal training and starred in many shows and musicals around Dublin.
Niamh’s professional career started in 1998 when she joined Abbaesque, the most successful Abba tribute band in Ireland to date. Playing the part of Frida, they toured around Ireland, the UK and Dubai. During her time with Abbaesque Niamh performed on many TV shows including the Late Late Show. Leading on from some of those sessions, Niamh has appeared on TV backing artists such as Carly Hennessy.
In 2006 Niamh took some time out to focus on her fitness training. She is now a qualified national fitness trainer and presenter for UK and Ireland. Niamh’s career in fitness is one which she enjoys very much, but music has always been her passion. Niamh’s outstanding vocal talent and energy really shine when she is on stage with the band, and she never misses an opportunity to engage the audience in the band’s performance.

Michal Kulbaka

Niamh first started her musical adventure at the age of 11, where she studied vocal training and music in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Throughout her teens, she attended stage schools such as Billy Barry and Diggs Lane for dance and vocal training and starred in many shows and musicals around Dublin.
Niamh’s professional career started in 1998 when she joined Abbaesque, the most successful Abba tribute band in Ireland to date. Playing the part of Frida, they toured around Ireland, the UK and Dubai. During her time with Abbaesque Niamh performed on many TV shows including the Late Late Show. Leading on from some of those sessions, Niamh has appeared on TV backing artists such as Carly Hennessy.
In 2006 Niamh took some time out to focus on her fitness training. She is now a qualified national fitness trainer and presenter for UK and Ireland. Niamh’s career in fitness is one which she enjoys very much, but music has always been her passion. Niamh’s outstanding vocal talent and energy really shine when she is on stage with the band, and she never misses an opportunity to engage the audience in the band’s performance.

Kevin McHugh

Niamh first started her musical adventure at the age of 11, where she studied vocal training and music in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Throughout her teens, she attended stage schools such as Billy Barry and Diggs Lane for dance and vocal training and starred in many shows and musicals around Dublin.
Niamh’s professional career started in 1998 when she joined Abbaesque, the most successful Abba tribute band in Ireland to date. Playing the part of Frida, they toured around Ireland, the UK and Dubai. During her time with Abbaesque Niamh performed on many TV shows including the Late Late Show. Leading on from some of those sessions, Niamh has appeared on TV backing artists such as Carly Hennessy.
In 2006 Niamh took some time out to focus on her fitness training. She is now a qualified national fitness trainer and presenter for UK and Ireland. Niamh’s career in fitness is one which she enjoys very much, but music has always been her passion. Niamh’s outstanding vocal talent and energy really shine when she is on stage with the band, and she never misses an opportunity to engage the audience in the band’s performance.

Contact Us

Contact us for Bookings