The Wolfe Tones have introduced their final ever London efficiency.
The standard Irish music icons – who have fun their 60th anniversary this yr – will play their greatest UK present so far at Finsbury Park on July fifth.
Brian Warfield mentioned: “The Irish diaspora the world over have all the time been large supporters of The Wolfe Tones, and no higher assist was had than from the Irish in Britain! I wrote ‘My Coronary heart Is In Eire’ as a tribute to the Irish in England, Scotland and Wales. The London Irish maintain a really particular place in our hearts, there are too many exhibits to say however the nice nights in The Nationwide in Kilburn won’t ever be forgotten.
“It’s most becoming that The Wolfe Tones 60th Anniversary Live performance can be our remaining London efficiency. It can even be our largest ever within the UK, with a headline set in Finsbury Park. We promise to make it a really particular expertise for what we hope can be an enormous attendance as we are saying farewell to London – Let The Individuals Sing!”
The band – which additionally options Tommy Byrne and Noel Nagle – can be supported by The Undertones, The Sharon Shannon Massive Band, The Scratch and Brògeal with tickets occurring sale on Friday (03.15.24) at 9am on www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
Michael Bradley of The Undertones mentioned: “It is nice to be sharing a stage (in addition to half a reputation) with The Wolfe Tones on an historic day for them.”
The Wolfe Tones – who made a record-breaking look at Eire’s Electrical Picnic in 2023, which noticed them draw one of many greatest crowds within the competition’s historical past – are set to retire later this yr after 60 years of performing.
Talking in regards to the retirement determination, Tommy mentioned: “I by no means thought that we might go on so lengthy. It’s been completely superb, however I’m 80 subsequent yr and I believe that may be an excellent time to cease.
“I introduced this movement to Brian and Noel and so they agreed. To exit on a excessive like this is able to be an awesome tribute to the band.”
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