Sun Dec 22 05:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Sharon Shannon Big Band to Honour Shane MacGowan in UK Tour

**London, UK** – A star-studded tribute to the late Shane MacGowan will take place across three UK cities this December. Sharon Shannon’s Big Band will perform concerts in Birmingham, London, and Manchester, featuring a phenomenal lineup of special guests including Imelda May, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Mundy, Camille O’Sullivan, and Cait O’Riordan.

The shows promise an emotional celebration of MacGowan’s life and music, with a setlist primarily focused on his iconic songs. Speaking to *The Irish World*, Mundy, renowned for hits like “July” and his collaboration with Shannon on “Galway Girl,” expressed his excitement to be part of the tribute. He shared anecdotes about his long friendship with MacGowan, recalling their first meeting in London and describing the late singer-songwriter as “hugely intelligent” and a “very interesting person to be around.” Mundy also revealed his involvement in MacGowan’s funeral, where he performed alongside Camille O’Sullivan.

Camille O’Sullivan, also interviewed by *The Irish World*, shared her own cherished memories of MacGowan, highlighting his surprising shyness and depth of knowledge. She described the poignant experience of singing at his funeral and recounted recording a final duet with him, which is expected to be released soon. She emphasized the unique connection MacGowan had with his audiences, creating an atmosphere of intense love and emotion at his concerts, unlike anything she’d witnessed before.

Sharon Shannon, who toured with MacGowan for seven years, described the tribute shows as “amazing, absolutely fantastic… but very emotional,” noting the tears shed both onstage and within the audience.

The Sharon Shannon Big Band’s UK tour celebrating Shane MacGowan’s legacy will take place at:

* **Birmingham O2 Academy – December 20th**
* **London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – December 21st**
* **Manchester Ritz – December 22nd**

Mundy will also be performing at Whelans in Dublin on December 30th.

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