The search is on for the next big country star with auditions now open for Glór Tíre, which returns for its 23rd season in 2027. The show will be broadcast on TG4 next year and singers have until midday tomorrow Monday 9 November 2026 to enter.
Country and Irish singers are invited to audition for Season 23. Entrants must send one video or YouTube link of themselves performing a song, along with their age, contact details and a brief description of themselves, to eolas@gaelmedia.ie. They must be over 18 as of 1 October 2026, and no entries will be accepted after the deadline.
All entries will be uploaded onto a YouTube channel and shared with the Glór Tíre mentors, who will choose their contestant from the entries received. Videos must be in a format which can be downloaded or viewed on YouTube. Videos or applications on Facebook, or through any other social media platforms, will not be accepted.
Season 23 will be presented by Aoife Ní Thuairisg, while Jó Ní Chéide and Caitriona Ní Shuilleabháin return as resident judges. The series is produced by Galway-based company Gael Media.
Successful entrants must make themselves available for all of the recording dates, which are 30 November and 1 December, as well as live show dates still to be confirmed in 2027. They must also be available for any promotional or behind-the-scenes days deemed necessary by the production company.
By applying, entrants are permitting their video and contact details to be shared with the production team, mentors and any other persons necessary for the production of the series. The entered video may also be used in future promotion or advertising of the series.


