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Flash Harry presents a show that embraces the very essence of Queen’s live performances. Audiences will see the band rocking out Queen’s greatest hits from ‘Radio Gaga’, to ‘We Are the Champions’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and everything in between. Quite simply it’s live music entertainment at its best.

The band Flash Harry has been celebrating the music of Queen for over 32 years! These days – to carve out a career of that length and sell more tickets now than at any time in their history – proves that this band can deliver. Their track record speaks volumes for the quality of the performances and the sheer entertainment value of their show.

After an amazing non-stop 32 years delivering unforgettable shows in top notch venues around the world, the reason for Flash Harry’s success is simple, it’s a show of hit after hit, delivered with everything you could want from a live performance: energy, enthusiasm, talent, passion and pure showmanship. The music of Queen is universal in its appeal, and has been the soundtrack of the last 50 years. Rarely will a show reach across generations and deliver as much as Flash Harry – a Celebration of the magic of Queen.

Commentators who thought that a sell-out run of shows celebrating his 80th year was a kind of grand finale certainly underestimated the man, his boundless energy and incredible staying power. It turns out that there’s a legion of loyal Phil Coulter fans who can’t get enough of the affable Derryman. They wanted to hear more of his music, his classic songs and his everchanging store of music biz stories. And what a store that is.

In this brand new show LEGACY he takes a fresh look back into 60 years at the top of his game – so much music, so many songs, so many new stories, distilled into two hours of vintage gold. Bringing their own special magic to the proceeding are his Special Guests George Hutton and Geraldine Branagan, proven favourites with Phil’s fans.

Quality from beginning to end. All in all a show not to be missed.

“The Irish Collection” show will feature every single hit record Smokie have had and will give you a sample of some current albums they’ve made and which have been big chart hits for them in many European countries.
Last year alone, Smokie have toured Australia, South Africa, China and South Korea, bringing their unique Country Rock sound to hundreds of thousands of Smokie fans who still love their music after all these years!

Expect songs like “Something’s Been Making Me Blue”, “I’ll Meet You At Midnight”, “Don’t Play Your Rock ‘n’ Roll To Me”, If You Think You Know How To Love Me”, “Livin’ Next Door To Alice” “Wild Angels” “Oh Carol” “Needles and Pins” “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” “Mexican Girl” “For A Few Dollars More” “Rose A Lee” and indeed, many more.

It’s a show not to be missed, a sound and lighting spectacular, with Smokie proving once again just why they deserve the name of being one of the greatest “live” bands in the music business today!
Last time was a sell out…expect the very same again!

The Ronan Collins Showband Show “Reeling In the Showband Years” has been a smash hit for the past 13 years, and we are delighted to say it returns once again to Cork Opera House in January 2025 to celebrate it’s amazing 14th year.

And what a line-up it is again in 2025!

RTE’s Ronan Collins is Host and Compare.

Ronan Collins “RTE’S Mr. Music” sings his renowned tributes to The Great Joe Dolan, The Eurovision, Dickie Rock and much more! Ronan has spent a lifetime in Showbiz. For many many years he has been Mister Music on RTE and continues to broadcast his music choices to the Country. But he has also garnered a huge following with his big voice, singing live with Dickie Rock and The Miami and heading The Showband Show since it started all those 13 years ago!

Gina From The Champions.

A Superstar of Showbiz. Gina and The Champions dominated the Showband era with multiple hit records and sold out shows right around the country for decades Her biggest hits included “Minnie Minnie”, “Do You Wanna Do It”, “You’re the Greatest Lover”, “Who Do You Wanna Be”, “Give Me Back My Love” and “Playing with Fire”, plus many more. They were voted Top Irish Pop Band in voters polls year after year over the period also. She still belts it out and sounds as great as ever!!

Keith and Lorraine McDonald.

This great Brother and Sister combination from one of the oldest musical families in Ireland. Their Father, Frankie was trumpet player with Joe Dolan for many years. Lorraine is one of the brightest talents to emerge from the late Showband era and Keith is a star in his own right!

Shaun O’Dowd.

We are delighted to welcome back Shaun to this year’s show! With his band “Ding-A-ling” he was one of the biggest drawing acts in Ireland right through the 70’s. He topped the charts for weeks with his smash hit records “You Are No Angel” and “It’s Good To See You” All you could ask for in an entertainer. An outstanding top class Artist!

Dave Lawlor.

This Tullamore man’s magnificent voice will capture you. Had a massive hit with his smash hit record ”Showband’s on Parade” in the Seventies!

The Conquerors Showband.

One of the greatest Showbands of them all and still packing them in everywhere they go. The Galway boys sang “Baby Blue” and many more hits.

And much more to be announced!!!

Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by almost forty years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure, an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one and the world becomes a different place for a while.

2024 saw the band release a brand new documentary “Stick Around and Laugh a While” that followed their  amazing journey from performing on Grafton Street, Dublin through to current day.

“Stick Around and Laugh a While” isn’t just a look back—it’s a heart-to-heart, a story of persistence, passion, and the sheer joy of making music with your mates. It’s about sticking together through thick and thin, and why, after all these years, Hothouse Flowers continues to bloom.

Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His three bodies of work to date—The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; and Heaven and Earth—are among the most acclaimed of this century. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim.

In 2020, Washington scored the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, earning Emmy and Grammy nominations for his work. Also in 2020, Washington co-founded the supergroup Dinner Party with longtime friends and collaborators Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper and 9th Wonder—their EP Dinner Party (Dessert) was subsequently nominated for a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album. In 2021, Washington contributed a cover of Metallica’s “My Friend of Misery” to the band’s Metallica Blacklist covers project.

Washington has toured the world over and collaborated and shared stages with Kendrick Lamar, Florence + the Machine, Herbie Hancock—with whom he will curate the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest for the second year in a row—and many more. His new album Fearless Movement, inspired by dance and the birth of his first daughter, is out May 3rd on Young.

Traveling from the streets of Havana to the stage of the world’s concert halls, a night filled with enchanting rhythms and timeless narratives that have touched hearts all over the world…The Buena Vista All Stars, featuring Ibrahim Ferrer Jr. and other renowned Cuban musicians, bring the essence of Afro-Cuban nostalgia to life with their show “Una Noche En La Habana” (One Night in Havana).

This performance transports audiences from the streets of Havana to global concert stages, blending tradition with innovation through enchanting rhythms and cultural narratives. The tour includes classics like “Chan Chan” and “Dos Gardenias” alongside new tracks from their upcoming album, set for release in May 2024.

The Buena Vista All Stars offer an unforgettable musical experience that celebrates and preserves Cuba’s rich musical heritage.