Nicolle Fig

Nicolle Fig was born in Mexico City. Years later, she moved to Texas and then Ireland, where she developed a passion for Irish culture, its music, and its people. Nicolle specializes in bodhrán and traditional singing. Nicolle’s distinctive lyrical style of bodhrán playing has made her a highly sought-after musician and accompanist, both at home and abroad. She is also an in-demand teacher. Her success is reflected by her large following on YouTube, where she has developed a strong professional reputation as a welcoming and skillfull teacher. Nicolle attended the University of Limerick, where she studied under renowned masters of music. She earned both a BA (2016) and MA (2020) with Honors in Irish Traditional Music Performance. Nicolle had the honor of representing Ireland at the World Expo in Dubai. Nicolle has also created an online bodhrán course in partnership with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM) and has her own line of bodhráns and tippers in collaboration with Christian Hedwitschak and Stevie Moises.

Nicolle continues to tour extensively with the up-and-coming band Fiárock and currently resides in Ireland.