Ireland’s beloved queen of blues and jazz, Mary Coughlan will resume her Australian tour this weekend, after a cracking start in early March, which saw her captivate audiences at festivals and venues in regional Victoria, New South Wales and ACT.
After a two week stint in New Zealand, she returns to play at sold out shows in Melbourne and Brisbane, with others selling fast. In Melbourne, The JazzLab has responded to public demand and added a matinee this Sunday, April 2.
With her glorious husky voice, Coughlan had audiences at Port Fairy Folk Festival (PFFF) and Blue Mountains Music Festival (BMFF) captivated at every show. Performing to packed houses with her three-piece backing band consisting of guitar, double bass and piano, her wry banter between songs belies the heartache and turmoil behind her lyrics, taking audiences on an emotional rollercoaster of tears and laughter, commanding standing ovations.
At PFFF, the audience formed a guard of honour, applauding her as she walked across the grounds after her final performance at the Festival.
Justin Rudge, Program Director of PFFF has high praise. He says, “On her return visit to Port Fairy, Mary stepped to another level. From her first show at lunchtime on Saturday at our biggest stage, she had full houses enraptured with every word, story and moment. Her performances grew across the festival, and by Monday she had audiences of all ages across the festival raving. We can’t wait to have her back!”
Feedback from BFFF was just as glowing, with festival director Bob Charter saying, “Mary Coughlan has taken her talents to a whole new level. Her command of the stage and audience alike is extraordinary and her magnificent voice is richer than ever. She had the punters raving after being absolutely captivated at every one of her festival performances.”
Tickets for Mary Coughlan’s remaining Australian shows are selling fast, so be quick. See below for dates, venues and booking information.
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Thursday, March 30
Star Hotel (18+)
30 High Street, Yackandandah, NSW
T: 02 6027 1493
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $40.50
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=994593&
Friday, March 31
Burrinja Cultural Centre (All ages)
Wurundjeri Country, 351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey VIC
T: 03 9754 8723
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $45
Saturday, April 1
Caravan Club @ Archies Creek Hotel (18+)
89-91 Archies Creek Rd, Archies Creek, VIC
T: 03 5678 7344
Doors open: 8.00pm
Show starts: 8.30pm
Tickets: $50 (GA); $60 (Reserved seating)
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?embed&eid=995105
Sunday, April 2 (SOLD OUT)
The Jazzlab (18+)
27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC
T: 03 9080 4398
Doors open: 7.00pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: $50+bf
Bookings: https://thejazzlab.com.au/event/mary-coughlan-ire/
Wednesday, April 5
Foundry 616 (18+)
616-620 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW
T: 02 9211 9442
Doors open: 6.30pm
Show starts: 8.30pm
Tickets: $47-$72
Bookings: https://foundry616.com.au/ticket/05-april-wednesday-mary-coughlan/
Thursday, April 6
Foundry 616 (18+)
616-620 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW
T: 02 9211 9442
Doors open: 6.30pm
Show starts: 8.30pm
Tickets: $47-$72
Bookings: https://foundry616.com.au/ticket/06-april-thursday-mary-coughlan/
Saturday, April 8
The Music Lounge (18+)
Cnr Crown & Kembla Sts, Wollongong, NSW
T: 02 4224 5999
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $40.00
Bookings: https://aumtco.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/92103
Sunday, April 9
Avoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca Beach Drive, Avoca Beach, NSW
T: 02 4382 1777
Doors open: 7.00pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: $50.00
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/mary-coughlan-live-in-concert
Wednesday April 12
The Gov (18+)
59 Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA
T: 08 98340 0744
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $50+bf
Bookings: https://thegov.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/9d471355-249a-4d8f-aecf-c71dd802faba
Thursday, April 13 (HURRY … ONLY TWO TICKETS LEFT)
Hope Island Jazz & Cabaret (18+)
10 Santa Barbara Rd, Hope Island, Qld
T: 0415 312 533
Doors open: 6.00pm
Show starts: 7.00pm
Tickets: $40/$45/$50/$55
Bookings: https://hopeislandjazz.com.au/tickets/mary-coughlan-251074#buy
Friday, April 14
Byron Theatre (All ages)
69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
T: 02 6685 6807
Doors open: 7.00pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: $49.50
Bookings: https://byron.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/93209
Saturday, April 15 (SOLD OUT)
Brisbane Jazz Club (18+)
1 Annie St, Kangaroo Point, QLD
T: 07 3391 2006
Doors open: 6.30pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: $40/$65
Bookings: https://brisbanejazzclub.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/92185
