CQAF 2026 Early-bird Shows

Madra Salach

Madra Salach

The Black Box

Friday 1 May, 8.00pm

Doors 7.30pm | Mostly Standing

£14.00

Sold Out

Alternative folk six-piece Madra Salach release debut EP, It’s a Hell of an Age (26.1.26) featuring recent singles “I Was Just A Boy” and “Blue & Gold” which have received high praise from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, So Young, The Independent and BBC Radio 6.

The group took the Irish circuit by storm in 2025 with rammed festival sets across the country, a sold-out debut London show at The George, supporting Gurriers in The Button Factory, and their standout set at Other Voices in Dingle, highlighting that word of mouth can still result in feverish crowds showing up both here and across the pond.

Snapped up by Erin Barker from T-Time for management and having recently impressed at Left of the Dial, the band are one of the must-see acts at Live At Leeds, The Great Escape: First 50 and Eurosonic.

Introducing the band: Paul Banks (vocals), Adam Cullen (guitar), Jack Martin (mandolin/tin whistle/synth), Maxime Arnold (harmonium), Dara Duffy (drums), and Jack Lawlor (bass).

Madra Salach is the culmination of various influences (Lankum, The Pogues, Lisa O’Neill). The band members are also part of multiple alternative acts who are currently extremely active on the Irish emerging circuit (Fizzy Orange, Ten Hail Mary’s, Sultan Leroy, Softdrink Millionaire).

This event takes place in a licensed venue; therefore, admission to the performance is limited to guests aged 18+.

Tickets also available from:
Visit Belfast | 028 90 246 609
9 Donegall Square North - Open 7 days a Week

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