10 fun facts about Ireland’s Cian Ducrot

Cian Ducrot is an Irish singer-songwriter who has quickly stolen our hearts with his deeply personal and relatable music.

Born in Cork in 1997 and raised between Ireland and France, Ducrot grew up surrounded by music and culture. He later studied classical flute and composition at the Royal Academy of Music in London, which gave him a strong musical foundation.

Ducrot first shot to fame through social media, especially TikTok, where he shared raw performances, songwriting moments, and emotional reflections.

The 28-year-old Irish singer-songwriter released his debut album 'Victory' in 2023, followed by his second album 'Little Dreaming'.

Songs such as All For You and I’ll Be Waiting showcase his talent for capturing feelings like heartbreak, longing, and grief in a way that feels genuine

What makes Cian Ducrot particularly interesting is his willingness to be vulnerable. He does not shy away from difficult emotions, and his music often embraces imperfections such as cracked vocals.

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Headline performances across Ireland include Dublin's St Anne’s Park, Sea Sessions Festival Donegal, Live at the Marquee Cork, 3Arena and he performed both the Irish and French national anthems before the Ireland vs France Six Nations match at Aviva Stadium in March 2025.

Having performed in local venues like Limelight and the Ulster Hall, we look forward to seeing what’s next for Ducrot.

Let's take a look at 10 fun facts about the popular singer!

1) TikTok helped launch his career

He gained major attention by posting emotional songwriting clips and music breakdowns on TikTok, where his honesty resonated with millions.

2) Eurovision connection

He co-wrote “Satellites,” the song that won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 for Switzerland (performed by Nemo).

3) Choir kid roots

He grew up singing in choirs, which helped shape his strong harmonies and love for layered vocals.

4) Often produces his own music

Cian isn’t just the writer and singer—he’s heavily involved in production and arrangement too.

5) Fashion-forward performer

He’s known for expressive stage outfits—flowy shirts, pearls, and bold styling that matches his emotional performances.

6) Famous friends

Cian opened for Ed Sheeran on several UK and European tour dates, and they’ve stayed in touch.

Kevin Jonas DM'd Cian on Instagram and invited him to perform I’ll Be Waiting with them at the Royal Albert Hall. Cian also shared that Joe even promised to teach him how to DJ!

Cian has also been on the road with Teddy Swims and has spoken warmly about him as a person and performer — calling him an “amazing, kind friend.”

Cian collaborated with Ella Henderson on a remix of All For You, and Cian has praised Ella as genuinely kind and a great artist whom he enjoys working with.

7) Believes vulnerability is a strength

Cian has said that being open about feelings isn’t a weakness, and that honesty is what turns songs into shared experiences.

8) Late-night writing sessions are his thing

Cian has previously noted that a lot of songwriting were written after midnight when emotions are loudest.

9) Cian’s songwriting is deeply emotional and personal

Cian writes about being human — loving deeply, hurting quietly, grieving honestly, and slowly finding your feet again. Love, heartbreak, complicated relationships, grief & loss, mental health & family & connection.

Cian won a grammy

Cian won a Grammy Award for co-writing “Saturn” (performed by SZA), associating him with a high-profile R&B/pop creative community.

While not a regular collaborator yet, this connection highlights the breadth of his reach in contemporary songwriting.

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