Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot announces hometown show in Musgrave Park
Irish Cian Ducrot plays on the Tent Stage at the Tinderbox music festival in Odense, on June 23, 2023. (Photo by Helle Arensbak / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT (Photo by HELLE ARENSBAK/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)
Cian Ducrot has announced Cork and Dublin gigs for 2024.
Ducrot shot to fame over the past two years after releasing his songs and 2023 has been an incredible year for the Corkman, who has part French heritage.
His debut album soared to the top of the album chart in both Ireland and the UK and his biggest Irish tour to date sold out in a matter of minutes.
Now, the 26-year-old has announced he’ll play two outdoor shows next summer. One in St Anne’s Park in Dublin on June 7 and a hometown show in Musgrave Park on June 28.
He said he is "lost for words" to be performing in Cork, in particular.
"A bloooddyyy stadium! In my home city! Just insane I'm so grateful l'm lost for words honestly," he wrote on Twitter.
40,000 people!! Genuinely can't believe I'm posting this. I've always dreamt of playing these venues but truly never imagined the day would come 😭 A bloooddyyy stadium! In my home city! Just insane im so grateful l'm lost for words honestly! pic.twitter.com/D2r1nmcYKS
— Cian Ducrot (@Cian_ducrot) October 3, 2023
Despite his music gaining popularity initially through TikTok, Ducrot (pronounced due-crow) was far from an overnight success. He busked for years, surging sofas, holding pub gigs in Cork and taking on random jobs to fund writing trips to London and LA.
Growing up, Cian was surrounded by music, teaching himself guitar, piano, saxophone and violin. He studied at London’s Royal Academy of music but always veered towards pop music.
Ducrot says collaboration and connecting with his audience is a priority. He was recently invited to co-write with SZA in Los Angeles. The resulting song is set for future release.
Tickets are €49.90 including booking fees on sale Friday, October 6 at 10AM. MCD presale will take place from Wednesday, October 4 from 10am.
