A pocketful of sunshine this summer

Millennials, mark your calendars, this is not a drill.

One of the women behind the soundtrack to our summers is Cork-bound this year. In the early 2000s, Natasha Bedingfield rose to prominence. Her hits didn’t just climb the charts, they echoed across generations and resurfacing time and again, continually reaching new audiences with every reinvention.

From dominating radio airwaves and TRL, to impeccably soundtracking moments in TV and film, Natasha Bedingfield’s anthems soundtracked a generation. Two decades later, her music isn’t just alive, it’s thriving, proving her to be one of pop’s most resilient juggernauts.

Natasha Bedingfield’s music has never faded, it’s remained a steady presence in the hearts and playlists of fans around the world. From the shimmering hooks of ‘These Words’ to the anthemic lift of ‘Pocketful of Sunshine,’ her catalogue has long been a go-to for pop perfection.

But in 2024, one track in particular reignited the cultural conversation. The viral resurgence of ‘Unwritten’, sparked on TikTok and supercharged by the hit film ‘Anyone But You’, catapulted it back onto the Billboard Global 200.

With four studio albums under her belt, Natasha Bedingfield has cultivated a catalogue that pulses with charisma, edge, and emotional precision.

Her 2004 debut ‘Unwritten’ birthed five UK Top 10 singles, including ‘These Words.’

Follow-up album ‘N.B.’ delivered more hits, including ‘Soulmate’ and ‘I Wanna Have Your Babies.’

Then came ‘Pocketful of Sunshine’, ‘Strip Me’, and 2019’s ‘Roll With Me’, each release showcasing an artist evolving, experimenting, and expanding her sonic footprint.

With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, multiple platinum certifications, Grammy and BRIT nominations, and a catalogue packed with chart-dominating hits, Natasha Bedingfield has solidified her status as a true pop powerhouse whose impact transcends borders and eras.

Natasha Bedingfield will take to the stage at Live at the Marquee Cork on 2 July.

The special guest will be Cork’s own Stephanie Rainey.