Irene Poole is a Banff-born, Calgary-based singer-songwriter and actor. She has captivated audiences with her nature-inspired indie-folk, full of heartfelt lyrics and angelic melodies. Her debut album, The Mountains and The Sea, charted at #13 on CKUA, and was nominated for a YYC Music Award for Folk Recording of the Year. Irene is the 2025 recipient of the YYCMA Prophets of Music Emerging Artist Award. Irene has performed at the Canmore Folk Fest, ArtsPlace, numerous lounges and coffee shops, and has toured northern Alberta with Home Routes. Irene is also a member of the Bow Valley-based folk trio The Three Sisters. Through acting, singing, and playing her ukulele, Irene aims to be a storyteller in everything she does.