Natalya O’Flaherty is a celebrated poet and performer from Dublin, renowned for her distinctive blend of rhythm, accent, and expression. Her work spans a wide array of themes, from incisive social commentary to introspective self-reflection, resonating across genres and mediums. Natalya skillfully bridges the gap between classic and contemporary poetry, captivating diverse audiences with her performances.
Her career began at city-centre open mic events and has since flourished into a dynamic journey. Highlights include multiple acclaimed appearances on The Late Late Show, headlining the multi-media show More Than Words as part of MusicTown, and performing at major festivals such as Electric Picnic and Other Voices. She delivered a poignant rendition of Sinéad O’Connor’s Three Babies for An Post’s Glastonbury special and has facilitated poetry workshops for young people across Ireland. Internationally, she has represented Ireland at events like the Cyprus National Poetry Slam.
Natalya has also undertaken significant commissions, creating pieces for RTÉ’s A Woman’s World and Shine A Light projects, as well as for organizations including the Ombudsman for Children, Body & Soul, Procter & Gamble, Accenture, Laing O’Rourke, and Irish Tatler. Her journey into music has seen her collaborate with Tebi Rex and appear on the dance track ‘Comedown Chorus’ by UK producer Ghoulish, remixed by dubstep legend Skream.
