“I AM has a worship/pop sound that awakens the soul! Their music and performance is a true prayer! The love of Jesus is contagious through their audience interactions on and off stage”
Joe Melendrez, USA
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Ireland’s best kept secret; ‘I AM’
Bethany, Joseph, Lauren & Marie-Therese are a Derry-born vocal harmony group who have set for themselves an unstoppable mission: “to plant the seed of faith in the hearts of people and to teach the world to dance and sing for Jesus.”
In under three years, I AM have taken worship to our streets, their sound then echoing to international audiences. From serving at the altar-side, artworks, singing at Masses, youth groups, retreats, pilgrimages, their path has always been in the relentless pursuit to know God more. It’s been through the realisation of I AM that God’s favour and abundance has truly shown up. 2015 was a pivotal point in their faith journey. On a visit to the Hillsong Church in Sydney Australia by Marie-Therese, she asked God to “Burn in me a desire, a passion worthy of your name”. This led to a phone call home to Joseph. “We need to make this happen in Ireland!” Six months later, Marie returned home at Christmas. And through their own initiative, by Easter, I AM had sold out their first concert, ‘I AM Alive’.
In Summer 2017, whilst recuperating after surgery, Marie wrote the first song, Greatness Galore. It was in this time of peace and reflection that creativity continued to flow. Prayer, words, harmonies with tea and biscuits became the daily language for the band as they began to write their first album. With overwhelming support from the community around them, they found themselves in the recording studio.
By Summer 2018, I AM had performed their first album track “Butterfly” at the launch of “Box of Butterflies,” The New York Times bestselling book by Roma Downey. They then debuted their their entire album, ‘Fight The Good Fight’ in East Germany as part of a European Tour with the message that ‘Good shall overcome evil’. On returning home to Ireland, they were invited to perform at Phoenix Park in Dublin for the Papal celebration closing the World Meeting of Families 2018.
God’s abundance and grace has truly shown up in the lives of these young people. They are living examples of the endless possibilities available to us all. Dreams and visions coming true in the name of Jesus.
This is a Biblical Year for I AM. Watch this space!
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Fight the Good Fight
New album from I AM
In under three years, I AM have taken worship to the streets, our sound then echoing to international audiences. It’s in Derry where we unveiled our self-penned album in the hope that one day our hometown will be crowned Worship City. Our highly anticipated debut album, ‘Fight The Good Fight’ is out now.
OUR BAND
Lauren Doherty
Singer/Songwriter
Derry Born Lauren Doherty is a gifted singer/songwriter. After completing both her degree and masters in music, she passes on her wisdom and knowledge as a singing teacher. She lives and breathes music and is still very active with her faith. Her nicknames include “pendrive” as she is a font of information and “metronome” for her incredible ability of keeping time!
Bethany Doherty
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
Bethany Doherty is the youngest member of I AM. She is a singer/songwriter and her gift of playing guitar is central in their worship leading. Her creativity and style is very unique. She grew up in the Catholic faith and totally immersed in music. She has a talent for comedy and is the bands in-house I.T support.
Joseph Carlin
Singer/Songwriter
Joseph Carlin is a singer / songwriter and a successful visual artist. Raised in a very prayerful, musical family, Joseph has been singing for God since he was 15 & is happiest when making people laugh, eating great food or dreaming.
Marie-Therese Martin
Singer/Songwriter
Singer/Songwriter and founder of I AM, Marie-Therese Martin, grew up singing in the catholic church in Derry. Marie is a visionary leader. She has a heart and passion for people. Marie appointed her dog, Lady Charlotte as the bands mascot and is also the in-high-demand group therapist.
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