February 17, 2011
By Staff Reporter
“We were totally taken by surprise but delighted at the opportunity to take our show on the road and play on an international stage. A huge thanks to all the people who came out to support,” said Niamh Hyland from Leitrim, who fronts the group.
Lily Sparks came through the Webster Hall contest by beating 13 other bands. They were chosen as winners by a combination of audience reaction and a panel of judges.
The band, along with another group from Los Angeles, will now represent the United States next month at the Taubertal festival in Rothenburg, Germany, which takes place August 7-9.
“Bands from all four corners of the globe will be arriving to compete to win a choice between a six week paid recording session or a mini international tour,” said Hyland.