Fresh from the release of their blistering new album Paddywhackery, Irish firebrands The Mary Wallopers announce their return to Brisbane.
Over the past 12 months the Dundalk six-piece haven’t stopped moving, continuing their charge from cult heroes to one of Ireland’s most vital live exports. From lighting up festival main stages to packing out venues across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America, The Mary Wallopers’ ascent shows no sign of slowing.
Led by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy, The Mary Wallopers occupy a lane entirely their own, fusing centuries-old folk traditions with razor-sharp humour, political fire and an infectious disregard for convention. Thanks to relentless touring and word-of-mouth devotion, their gleefully rebellious spirit has propelled the band from grassroots sensations to a must-see global act.
Millions of streams, support from BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio 2, RTÉ and Today FM, appearances on TV such as Later... with Jools Holland and The Late Show, and a placement in Netflix’s House Of Guinness series have all helped spread the word. But The Mary Wallopers’ reputation has been built the old-fashioned way: one sweat-soaked, euphoric gig at a time. Equal parts celebration, protest and glorious chaos, their shows have become must-see events.