The National Concert Hall have announced The Sharon Shannon Big Band: A Tribute to Shane MacGowan, taking place on December 7. The star-studded concert honouring the late Pogues frontman will feature the likes Imelda May, Liam O Maonlai, Camille O’ Sullivan, Mundy and former Pogue Cait O’Riordan.

This homage holds profound significance, as Shane previously toured with the Big Band, leaving an indelible mark on their musical journey.

"I miss Shane dearly and I'm truly honoured to have been friends with him and to have played and toured with him," Sharon Shannon said. "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 and his widow Victoria, 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.”

A legendary singer-songwriter and frontman with The Pogues, MacGowan died last November, aged 65.

Tickets start from €40 and go on sale Wednesday, November 6 at 10am. For more information visit www.nch.ie.

 

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