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Celtic Thunder, the singing group from Ireland, are a composition of six male soloists who perform both solo and ensemble numbers. They debuted in August 2007 at The Helix in Dublin. Accompanied by the Celtic Concert Orchestra under the direction of David Munro, the musical director of the group, Celtic Thunder have become a household name all around the world, with recent ventures into Australia & South Africa. With airing of their first Public Television special in 2008, Celtic Thunder consistently remains one of the most popular musical shows for stations throughout the US. Hailed as BILLBOARD's Top World Music Artist, Album & Imprint of 2009 & 2011, the phenomenon that is Celtic Thunder has achieved sales of over Two Million copies and 500,000 Ticket Sales to date. Their mass appeal and devoted fan base continues to grow with impressive statistics to prove it. Celtic Thunder's official YouTube channel, "Thunder Tube" has seen over 30 million upload views since the channel's inception in summer 2008. Celtic Thunder live shows are known for dramatic effects via lighting and choreography as well as realistic Irish stage sets with authentic Irish instruments. The performances have dramatic solos, compelling ensembles, and comedic acts. Celtic Thunder is viewed by millions on PBS with record number of sold out shows. Celtic Thunder has performed on the CBS Saturday Show's Second Cup Café, the Today Show as well as the White House for President and Mrs Obama at their St. Patrick's Day celebration as well as a Regular Guest on QVC. Celtic Thunder has played such illustrious venues as the Nokie-LA Live in Los Angeles, Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre in NY, the Agganis Arena and Wang Center in Boston and has performed at the White House for President Obama, as well as functions for Irish Premier Brian Cowen, NYC Mayor Michale Bloomberg, UN Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, the US troops of the 69th Regiment, and at the opening of a Boston Celtics in TD North Bank Garden game by singing the American national anthem!

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Celtic Thunder Announces Worldwide 5-Night Streaming Event on VNUE's StageIt Photo Celtic Thunder Announces Worldwide 5-Night Streaming Event on VNUE's StageIt
by Blair Ingenthron - August 29, 2022

Celtic Thunder, the multi-dimensional musical and theatrical ensemble celebrated around the world for emotionally powerful Irish-inspired performances have announced a new worldwide, live-streaming event....

Green Hill Music Announces Collaboration with Irish Singing Sensations Celtic Thunder Photo Green Hill Music Announces Collaboration with Irish Singing Sensations Celtic Thunder
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2021

Known around the globe for their solo as well as their ensemble songs, Celtic Thunder has built a reputation for dramatic shows filled with lighting, choreography, and stage sets that take audiences on a visual and musical journey through Celtic lore. ...

Former Celtic Thunder Irish Tenor Paul Byrom Releases New Album Photo Former Celtic Thunder Irish Tenor Paul Byrom Releases New Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 01, 2020

Irish tenor Paul Byrom, formerly a member of the highly popular singing group Celtic Thunder, and now a successful solo artist, was in the final stages of his latest U.S. tour in March, did his last appearance on the Las Vegas stage and quickly returned to his native Ireland just before travel was b...

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020) Photo BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - April 16, 2020

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Megadeth and Opeth Join Electric Wizard to Headline PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2019 at Mandalay Photo Megadeth and Opeth Join Electric Wizard to Headline PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2019 at Mandalay Bay This August
by Tori Hartshorn - April 11, 2019

PSYCHO LAS VEGAS continues to make waves as it announces its full artist lineup for this year's festival at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino August 16 – 18, 2019. From Opeth's only U.S. performance of 2019 and Megadeth performing their only Vegas show of the year, to the return of fan favorite Electri...

Lissa Schneckenburger to Release New Album 'Thunder in My Arms' Photo Lissa Schneckenburger to Release New Album 'Thunder in My Arms'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2019

After a decades-long career performing worldwide as a traditional fiddler and ballad singer, Lissa Schneckenburger's personal experience as a foster and adoptive parent ignited a passion to create a musical tableau of family, love, trust, and resiliency. The result, a powerful album titled Thunder i...

Pop Matters Premieres Former Glee Star Damian McGinty's New Single Photo Pop Matters Premieres Former Glee Star Damian McGinty's New Single
by Tori Hartshorn - November 19, 2018

Today we are so excited to share the first single from Damian McGinty's first LP, 'Geronimo'. Pop Matters has partnered with us to share the propulsive single, which they called 'an ebullient earworm' and a 'splash of summer'. We couldn't agree more, and feel transported straight back to July when w...

CELTIC THUNDER Comes to the Beacon Theatre, 9/29 Photo CELTIC THUNDER Comes to the Beacon Theatre, 9/29
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2018

Metropolitan Entertainment presents top-selling Irish performers Celtic Thunder in concert at the historic Beacon Theatre in New York City on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8pm.  The multi-platinum group's NYC appearance is part of a 75-city North American tour. Tickets, start at $53.50 (plus appli...

Celtic Thunder Will Take the Beacon Theatre Stage Photo Celtic Thunder Will Take the Beacon Theatre Stage
by Tori Hartshorn - March 16, 2018

The Madison Square Garden Company and Metropolitan Entertainment announced today that Celtic Thunder will take the Beacon Theatre stage onSaturday, September 29, 2018. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 30 at 10:00AM....

Global Supergroup Celtic Thunder Announces 10th Anniversary Releases 'Celtic Thunder Photo Global Supergroup Celtic Thunder Announces 10th Anniversary Releases 'Celtic Thunder X'
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2018

There's no resting on your laurels for Public Television phenomenon Celtic Thunder! The multi-platinum Irish group disembarked from its third Celtic Thunder Cruise in November and completed a US Symphony Tour in December, all the while making preparations for the all new CELTIC THUNDER X Deluxe Doub...

Keith Harkin Releases Live Acoustic Album 'In The Round' This December Photo Keith Harkin Releases Live Acoustic Album 'In The Round' This December
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2017

Famed Irish singer/songwriter KEITH HARKIN is set to release a live, acoustic album In the Round on December 8, 2017 on Blue Elan Records....

Legacy Recordings Presents Unique Collection of Christian Inspirational Tracks including 'Amazing Grace' & More
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2017

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, announces the release of Celtic Thunder Inspirational, a special collection of Christian classics and timeless standards....

Photo Coverage: Byrne and Kelly Play the Loreto Theatre at The Sheen Center
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - June 22, 2017

After successfully touring America and most recently Australia and Canada - Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly are back touring the United States with a follow up tour to last year's release of 'Byrne and Kelly - 'Echoes.' And now the “Echoes” The Story DVD has also been released....












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