Mark Hegan

Since picking up the guitar at age twelve, Mark Hegan has crafted a songbook which has garnered the Northern Irish artist significant acclaim; from stunning write ups by Irish music legends Hot Press, to NI Music Prize nominations and airtime on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Ulster. With a bold, stadium ready sound and lyrics that address themes of adulthood, identity and compromise, Hegan combines intimacy with spectacle in a way that has prompted comparisons to legendary acts like U2, Simon and Garfunkel and Bruce Springsteen. On the subject of his process, Mark has stated that "a large part of songwriting, and I guess any art creation, is contacting your subconscious. The subconscious is where great melodies come from and often great ideas, the hard part comes later when you have to piece it all together into something that actually makes sense to the listener and yourself."

Following the release of his debut EP and a string of UK and Ireland tour dates in 2024/25, Mark's determination to cement himself as one of Northern Ireland's most promising artists artists is steadfast.

Press Quotations

BBC INTRODUCING: "Mark Hegan is one of the most industrious songwriters on this island."

CHORDBLOSSOM: “The sky Is the limit for Mark Hegan, with a catalogue of fantastic tracks that translate beautifully into the live setting, there is something very right and very real about this songwriter from Bangor."

Q RADIO: “Future Northern Irish superstar”

HOT PRESS: "Warmth is a staple of Belfast singer-songwriter Mark Hegan's music, and uptempo new single 'Borderline' is no exception."

HUW STEPHENS (RADIO 1): “This sounds massive.”