Chloe MooreIn a landscape where live music increasingly blurs the lines between sound, spectacle and storytelling, PrYmary Colours emerge as one of Ireland’s most visually and sonically distinctive collectives.
Born from the carefree spontaneity of a house party and fuelled by a shared desire to create something euphoric and inclusive, the group have evolved into a multi-sensory experience, weaving electronic music with performance art, spoken-word, dance and shimmering silver costuming. Their ethos is simple yet powerful: to reflect the light of the crowd back at them, creating a shared energy that feels part rave, part ritual, part radical joy. With a summer trail that’s already included Electric Picnic, All Together Now and beyond, PrYmary Colours stand as both a celebration and a statement; a collective committed to spreading love through immersive, high-impact performance
So, what’s the story behind PrYmary Colours? How did you all actually meet and start the group? The name “PrYmary Colours” is very striking. Can you tell us about its meaning and why it was the right choice for you?
We met at a house party and decided we’d make a track together. From there, we made two tracks, and the rolling stone kept gathering pace! The name came from how all the colours come from the primary colours, so we thought that, as we are a colourful bunch of people, and everyone’s welcome at our gigs, it seemed appropriate to call ourselves PrYmary Colours. With a y because, Y Not!
You guys have had a super busy summer, from Electric Picnic and All Together Now to Fuinneamh Festival. How do you prepare, mentally and physically, for a festival run? Especially when you’re doing back-to-back shows or a big summer festival tour?
Having played all the big Irish festivals, we aim to keep a fairly balanced lifestyle between work, exercise, play and socialising. Also, good planning helps us prepare well, so everything goes smoothly.
Your sets are very mesmerising, and they bring something different to the festival experience. Was this your goal when you guys started? If not, what was the original goal behind the formation of the group?
Ah, thanks, Chloe. When we started out, we knew we had so much music inside of us, and just wanted to get it out. Then, as the gigs progressed, we kept adding elements, such as dancers, costumes, effects, lights and more. We feel people deserve more when they come to our shows, and we’ll continue to keep adding strings to our bows for them.
Your performance is a vibrant blend, bringing together electronic music with performance art, elaborate costuming, dancers, and dazzling special effects. So, you’re a band, but beyond that, what’s the core of your collective identity? How do you guys manage to click so well on stage?
Our philosophy is to bring joy through our music and performances, and our identity reflects that. A diverse collective in silver, reflecting the crowd’s light back at them and creating a powerful synergy of energy between artist and audience. We’ve recently noticed that the world is at odds with each other, but our mission is very clear; we’re on this planet to spread love. And our collective gel so well, because we are all on the same page, in that regard.
Your tracks often feel like spoken-word poetry. Raw and honest reflections on the lived experience and struggles of a black woman, delivered over bright, Italo-disco and synth-pop foundations. How did you first start blending storytelling with your sound? What do you want people to feel or understand from the way those two elements interact?
We always want to bring positive words and messages to people, and we sometimes need to shed light on some dark pasts, so we can help ourselves and others grow.
Your music blends a variety of genres- house, disco, techno, soul, and pop, among others. What’s your process for selecting which influences to incorporate into a new track?
We like to go deep. Lately, we’ve been focusing on progressive house music with that 90s rave feel. We want to bring a sense of euphoria to the table, to match our energy on stage.
How do costumes contribute to both your narrative and your performance identity?
We usually wear sparkly or silver outfits. You could say it’s part of our identity. We use it to shine and reflect back the light that the crowd is giving us.
Do you feel like your performances give a safe space for people to express themselves?
It gives us, our dancers and our crowd spaces to be free, expressive and let loose. If we’re shining, so can they. And they certainly do!
What’s next for PrYmary Colours? Any upcoming tracks, shows, or big ideas you’re working toward?
We have a release coming out on Mousse T’s label Peppermint Jam, with an accompanying mini-documentary. We’ve done a few collaborations with George Feely, which were great fun, and we have one or two more releases, all aimed to come out in 2026. We’re also working on an album, so watch this space.
