Artist Information
Mick Flannery is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed songwriters and singers. The award-winning, double-platinum-selling artist has released eight studio albums, four of which have reached No. 1 in Ireland. Clash Magazine called him “a voice for the ages,” while The Sunday Times praised his “exquisite storytelling.”
His 2021 album In the Game, a collection of duets with Irish artist Susan O’Neill, was described by American Songwriter as a “sorrowful masterpiece.” Nominated for the Choice Music Prize, the record produced two consecutive RTÉ Radio 1 Songs of the Year, “Baby Talk” and “Chain Reaction,” and became Ireland's biggest-selling independent album in 2021.
Flannery’s 2023 album Goodtime Charlie was released through John Prine’s Oh Boy Records, making him the first international artist signed to the legendary Nashville label. Mick’s songs explore the flaws, triumphs, and uncertainties of the human condition, while his live shows are renowned for their humor, intimacy, and emotional depth.
Flannery brought that same storytelling depth to his 2026 22-song standalone musical album, Evening Train, The House Must Win, inspired by and expanding the world of his debut record. The album features guest appearances from Anaïs Mitchell, Jenn Grant, Lisa Hannigan, Susan O'Neill, and more. Mick also wrote the script and music for the accompanying stage production, developed in collaboration with Liam Robinson of Hadestown fame.
Ambitious in scale while remaining rooted in the character-driven songwriting that has defined his career, The House Must Win marks one of Flannery’s most significant works to date. Following its sold-out premiere run, The House Must Win returns to Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre in March 2027.
