One of the true mavericks of Australian music, Mikelangelo heads a great local line up to sing the beloved songs of Shane McGowan and The Pogues.

From local pubs to the Sydney Opera House to London’s West End, Mikelangelo has packed houses and garnered accolades as a solo performer and with his long-term group Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen, releasing 15 independent albums and building a worldwide following.

When MacGowan left this mortal coil in 2023, Mikelangelo put together a run of shows to honour the man and his huge influence, including a sold out Christmas Eve spectacular and folk festival feature concerts. He says:

"I first heard ‘Rum, Sodomy and the Lash’ as a teenager and it’s still one of my most cherished albums. It feels like MacGowan is walking with spirits and ghosts, hearing their whispers and translating them into songs filled with beauty, horror and wonder. The Pogues breath full blooded life into his tales, from the lilting ballads to the rampaging dance tunes. These songs feel like a gateway to speak to my ancestors and it’s a joy and privilege to sing them."

For this very special evening, Mikelangelo will be backed by members of his band the Long Lost Friends along with a host a great Melbourne singers and musicians, including Rich Davies, Danny Walsh, Delsinki, Dave Evans and Anushka.

Focusing on songs from Rum, Sodomy and the Lash and If I Should Fall From The Grace Of God, with other highlights from the Pogues albums Red Roses For Me, Peace and Love; and Hell's Ditch, plus a few classics from Shane McGowan and the Popes.

What the press have to say about Mikelangelo:
"A charismatic maestro...vivid storytelling" The Age
"Gloriously hilarious, musically astonishing and emotionally heart-punching" **** Arts Hub
"Part Elvis, part New Romantic, part storyteller" **** Time Out (UK)