The Mary Wallopers Live in Birmingham

The Mary Wallopers bring their raucous Irish folk-punk to Birmingham for a night of rowdy singalongs and political fire. Known for their live-streamed lockdown gigs that captured a hungry audience, the band—founded by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy with Seán McKenna—have built a reputation for high-energy shows blending traditional tunes with punk attitude.

Expect a set drawn from albums like *The Mary Wallopers* and *Irish Rock N Roll*, described as "raucous, fun and captivating" with a folk-horror edge. The band's performances are famously charged, mixing bawdy drinking songs with pointed anti-fascist and pro-Palestine activism. Their recent headline-making stand at Victorious Festival, where they refused to remove a Palestinian flag, underscores their commitment to protest.

This is a chance to see one of Ireland's most vital live acts in an intimate venue. With a lineup that has expanded to include Róisín Barrett, Brendan McInerney, and Finnian O'Connor, the Wallopers deliver a show that's equal parts trad session and punk riot.