Damien George Rice (born 7 December 1973) is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. He began his career as a member of the 1990s rock group Juniper, who were signed to Polygram Records in 1997. The band enjoyed moderate success in Ireland with two released singles, "The World is Dead" and "Weatherman". After leaving the band in 1998, Rice worked as a farmer in Tuscany and busked throughout Europe before returning to Ireland in 2001 and beginning a solo career. The rest of Juniper went on to perform under the name Bell X1.

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Live Review: Damien Rice @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Damien Rice is still a masterful performer with an unmatched voice and a small discography of quiet majesty.

Features / List

10 Iconic Damien Rice Songs We're Hoping To Hear On His Australian Tour

To celebrate Damien Rice's upcoming Australian tour, The Music has rounded up his finest musical moments that would be very much appreciated live and in concert.

News / Music

Damien Rice Plots 2025 Australia & New Zealand Tour

The announcement follows his May 2023 Australian tour, which saw “metaphorical jaws on the floor” in Melbourne.

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Live Review: Damien Rice @ Hamer Hall

Metaphorical jaws were on the floor of Hamer Hall.

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Damien Rice Announces 2023 Australian Tour

Get down to the theatres this May for some cathartic storytelling.

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Live Review: Damien Rice, Gordi

"It's perhaps his Irish wit and talent for conversation that made this night one to remember."

News / Music

Damien Rice Announces Special Melbourne Matinee Q&A Session & Performance

As part of his tour that kicks off this week.

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Damien Rice Is Heading Back To Aus For The First Time In Over A Decade

Tickets go on sale Friday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Go Behind The Scenes Of Damien Rice's Third LP

'My Favourite Faded Fantasy' is released in November