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Celebrating 40 Years of Iconic Irish Songstress Mary Coughlan: Manchester and Liverpool Concerts Announced with Special Guests

• 7th Nov 2024

Irish Jazz and Blues Legend Marks Four Decades of Music with Exclusive UK Performances at RNCM Manchester and Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room

UK – This spring, renowned Irish singer Mary Coughlan will celebrate her illustrious 40-year career with two exclusive UK performances: April 18th at RNCM in Manchester and April 22nd at the Philharmonic Music Room in Liverpool. Known as one of Ireland’s greatest vocalists, Coughlan will be joined by special guests in these anniversary concerts that honor her legacy and enduring influence in the world of jazz and blues.

Described by Uncut Magazine as a “living link between Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse,” Mary Coughlan has captivated audiences around the world with her whiskey-blurred, smoke-seared voice, and a singular, soul-bearing style that is at once intimate, raw, and universally resonant. Often regarded as Ireland’s greatest female vocalist, she has carved a niche that blends jazz, blues, and folk with deep, personal storytelling. Coughlan’s sound is layered with the wit and melancholy of Billie Holiday, the blues grit of Bessie Smith, and the defiant edge of Edith Piaf, all delivered with a uniquely Irish warmth and intensity.

These two UK shows will be an opportunity for fans to experience her powerful renditions and timeless storytelling, as Coughlan reflects on four decades of “grown-up, uncompromising, wholly personal yet utterly universal music” that has made her a beloved and enduring figure in music. Her lyrics explore love, loss, resilience, and the human spirit with a fearless honesty that resonates across generations.

Mary Coughlan’s 40th Anniversary Concert is set to be an evening of nostalgia and inspiration, with her most iconic songs and fresh arrangements accompanied by special musical guests, bringing new depth to her career-spanning repertoire.

Event Details:

• Manchester: RNCM Concert Hall – April 18, 2024
• Liverpool: Philharmonic Music Room – April 22, 2024