NCH Presents The Sharon Shannon Big Band: A Tribute to Shane MacGowan with Imelda May, Camille O’Sullivan, Mundy and Cáit O’Riordan on Saturday 7 December 8pm

The Sharon Shannon Big Band: A Tribute to Shane MacGowan Special Guests Imelda May, Camille O’Sullivan, Mundy and Cáit O’Riordan Saturday 7 December 8pm Main Stage, National Concert Hall Tickets €40, €50, €60 (10% Discount for Friends of NCH or Groups of 10 or more) Tickets On Sale 10am Wednesday 6 November: Box Office Tel: 01 4170000 www.nch.ie

The National Concert Hall is delighted to announce The Sharon Shannon Big Band: A Tribute to Shane MacGowan, a star-studded concert honouring the late Pogues frontman featuring Imelda May, Camille O’Sullivan, Mundy and former Pogue Cáit O’Riordan. 

This homage holds profound significance, as Shane previously toured with the Big Band, leaving an indelible mark on their musical journey. Shane was a fiesta in himself, a spirit especially evident during his magnificent 60th birthday celebration at the National Concert Hall. His legendary influence transcends his passing, and this spirit will be celebrated through a memorable performance, echoing the scenes of joy and happiness witnessed at his funeral. 

Sharon Shannon, renowned as the queen of traditional Irish music, promises an essential evening of entertainment honouring her dear friend Shane MacGowan. On the night she will be joined by beloved chart-topper Imelda May, celebrated chanteuse Camille O’Sullivan, acclaimed singer-songwriter Mundy and former Pogue Cáit O'Riordan. 

Sharon Shannon shares, “I miss Shane dearly and I'm truly honoured to have been friends with him and to have played and toured with him. I was one of the lucky people who attended Shane's 60th birthday concert in the National Concert Hall. A star-filled band and crowd gathered together to celebrate Shane and perform their favourite Shane songs. Tickets, predictably, were sold out in the blink of an eye. I was daydreaming at the time about how exciting and lovely it would be to do shows like this with Shane for Shane's fans all around Ireland. Sadly, we lost Shane but with full blessings from Shane's sister Siobhán, we are putting this tribute together now. So come and join us with this 'dream come true' lineup of brilliant musicians and singers to celebrate our incredible friend and legend, Shane MacGowan.”  

Tickets On Sale 10am Wednesday 6 November

€40, €50, €60

10% Discount for Friends of NCH and Groups of 10 or more.    

www.nch.ie      

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Media Queries: Sinead Doyle, Marketing & PR Manager or Roisin Dwyer, PR & Publications Executive, National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. (S. Doyle Tel: 087 1775334 / R. Dwyer 085 7129628)            

About the National Concert Hall          

The National Concert Hall (NCH) is Ireland’s national cultural institution for music, proudly serving the Irish public since it opened in 1981 through live music performances and significant educational and cultural programmes. Based in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, next door to the picturesque Iveagh Gardens, the NCH is proud home to our National Symphony Orchestra, as well as providing residence for a range of other music organisations including Chamber Choir Ireland, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Music Network, Crash Ensemble and Music Generation. It is currently planning for a major redevelopment of all facilities as part of the National Development Plan and Project Ireland 2040.

Faoin gCeoláras Náisiúnta    

Tá an Ceoláras Náisiúnta (CN) institiúid chultúrtha náisiúnta na hÉireann don cheol, a fhreastalaíonn go bródúil ar phobal na hÉireann ó osclaíodh é i 1981 trí thaibhithe ceoil beo agus cláir shuntasacha oideachais agus chultúrtha. Lonnaithe i gcroílár Bhaile Átha Cliath, agus béal dorais le Gairdíní Uíbh Eachach, tá an CN bródúil as ár gCeolfhoireann Shiansach Náisiúnta, chomh maith le háit chónaithe a chur ar fáil do réimse eagraíochtaí ceoil eile lena n-áirítear Cór Aireagail Éireann, Ceolfhoireann Bharócach na hÉireann, Music Network, Crash Ensemble agus Music Generation. Tá sé i gceist faoi láthair athfhorbairt mór á dhéanamh ar na háiseanna go léir mar chuid den Phlean Forbartha Náisiúnta agus de Thionscadal Éireann 2040.