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Cara brings her acclaimed “Coming Home” show to DONCASTER, Cast Theatre on Thursday 27th March.
Cara’s album, Coming Home, is a profound exploration of identity and emotion and has become a seminal work since its release in March 2024. A stunning blend of song and spoken word, it is inspired by her deep personal connection to the land, culture, and people of her native County Derry. With three sold-out UK/Irish tours, a shortlist for the NI Music Prize, and a beautiful accompanying book, the response has been overwhelming.
Marking a pivotal milestone in her career, Cara unveiled “Coming Home” to rapt audiences in a show featuring her first new material in over six years including at sell-out concerts at the Grand Opera House, Belfast - Kings Place, London - The Guildhall, Derry - and St Georges, Bristol - among others.
Don't miss this stunning concert as Cara, along with her exceptional band, proves that music is not just an art form but a profound means of connection.
★★★★★
RnR Magazine
★★★★★
Songlines Magazine
“Coming Home is a bewitching album…it might just be the best album she has ever released.” - The Irish Independent
“Just divine and affecting” - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
“Memoir, poem, guidebook, diary. It is a work of intimacy, love, and affection, unguarded and authentic. It’s the tent of childhoods spent dreaming under a night sky in summer. It’s boundless.” - Maria McManus, Director of Poetry Ireland
Born from a collection of personal poems and the remarkable album and book that followed, this acclaimed live production sees Cara interweave this highly emotive new material with a carefully curated selection of her beloved classics. The result is a tapestry that seamlessly blends storytelling, poetry, and song, effortlessly blurring the lines between them and offering a rare and evocative glimpse into Cara’s world, where she shares personal memories and stories inspired by her native Co. Derry and the remarkable people, places, and customs she holds closest to her heart.
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Louis
March 9th 2025
Cara has a lovely singing voice but it was hard on my ears when the music and her singing were at the highest volume.
The venue was excellent especially the theatre where each row of seats was one higher than the one in front so giving a clear view of the stage. However having had a left knee replacement I found that the rows were too close together. When I go again I will book a seat beside the aisle on my left.
Ormskirk, United Kingdom@Edge Hill University
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Cara Dillon Biography
In the world of music, few luminaries shine as brightly as Cara Dillon. Known for her captivating live performances, this Irish singer seldom fails to leave audiences spellbound with her breathtaking voice and emotional delivery. Born in Dungiven and surrounded and infused with the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry, Cara has risen to become one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world. Possessing a rare and unique voice that has been lauded since her very beginnings winning the All Ireland singing trophy aged only 14. Together with her husband and musical partner, Sam Lakeman, she has successfully steered an eclectic musical path defying the typical pigeonholes that hinder most artists in her genre. Celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements she has earned both commercial success and astonishing critical acclaim.
Her most recent album "Coming Home" was shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Music Prize in November 2024. The subsequent live show, which features a stunning blend of spoken word, song, and storytelling, has enjoyed 3 sell-out UK and Irish tours since Cara first performed her new pieces in Autumn 2023. Including selling out the Grand Opera House in Belfast, The Guildhall in Derry and Kings Place in London among others.
"This is a beautiful piece of work that pulls at you like a vintage Heaney poem." - NI Music Prize
"It might just be the best album she has ever released." - The Irish Independent
"This immersive tapestry stops you in your tracks: it demands that you listen." - RnR
Cara's reach is truly global with fans to be found all over the world. She’s won countless awards and accolades including “Album Of The Year” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, The Meteor Music Award for “Best Irish Female”, and Tatler’s “Woman Of The Year in Music” and has appeared in prestigious concert halls and at festivals the world over. Her breadth of appeal stems from a remarkable career that continually places her home and culture at the very heart of her music and began with her singing with the likes of De Dannan and Óige as a teenager, being signed to legendary indie record label Rough Trade, providing the title track and narration for a Disney film, appearing with Symphony Orchestras in England, Scotland, Ireland and beyond, all leading to contemporary superstars such as Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and Sam Smith citing her as an influence.
Whether she's singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll remain there for a very long time.
Read MoreHer most recent album "Coming Home" was shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Music Prize in November 2024. The subsequent live show, which features a stunning blend of spoken word, song, and storytelling, has enjoyed 3 sell-out UK and Irish tours since Cara first performed her new pieces in Autumn 2023. Including selling out the Grand Opera House in Belfast, The Guildhall in Derry and Kings Place in London among others.
"This is a beautiful piece of work that pulls at you like a vintage Heaney poem." - NI Music Prize
"It might just be the best album she has ever released." - The Irish Independent
"This immersive tapestry stops you in your tracks: it demands that you listen." - RnR
Cara's reach is truly global with fans to be found all over the world. She’s won countless awards and accolades including “Album Of The Year” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, The Meteor Music Award for “Best Irish Female”, and Tatler’s “Woman Of The Year in Music” and has appeared in prestigious concert halls and at festivals the world over. Her breadth of appeal stems from a remarkable career that continually places her home and culture at the very heart of her music and began with her singing with the likes of De Dannan and Óige as a teenager, being signed to legendary indie record label Rough Trade, providing the title track and narration for a Disney film, appearing with Symphony Orchestras in England, Scotland, Ireland and beyond, all leading to contemporary superstars such as Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and Sam Smith citing her as an influence.
Whether she's singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll remain there for a very long time.
Acoustic Music.
Spoken Word
Spoken Word Poetry
Traditional Folk
Traditional Irish
Contemporary Irish Music
Folk
Irish Folk
Traditional Irish Ballads
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