The High Kings consisting of Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Paul O'Brien, and Brian Dunphy have held the position as the distinctive voice of Irish Folk music across the world for the last 15 years. And as they continue to sell out venues around the world to an ever-growing army of loyal fans, The High Kings show no signs of stopping. 2024 saw them surpass over 1.6 monthly listeners on Spotify as well as amassing over 5 million streams in just one week this March and playing to the largest ever numbers of fans across Ireland and the USA ( 2 completely sold out tours) and it's only April.. In 2023 The High Kings celebrated 15 years together by releasing 15 brand new tracks to their fans, which was followed by the release of their 8th Studio Album ‘The Road Not Taken’. Having amassed over 3.5 million streams since its release in June 2023 ‘The Road Not Taken’ has also reached the number independent album position in Ireland, No1 in Folk, Number 2 in all genres, No.2 in singer-songwriter in the USA, the number 1 bestseller on Amazon Germany, Number 1 on iTunes in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands and a selection of top 5 chart positions worldwide. The stand-out hits Chasing Rainbows, The Streets of Kinsale, and Connemara Bay as well as the famine track 1845 continue to garner thousands of streams every week. In addition to their studio album, The High Kings shattered records in the streaming world in 2023. Their remixed songs have garnered millions of streams, with particular appeal for Chasing Rainbows ( Badscandal Remix) and Step it Out Mary ( Fari Mac Remix) both surpassing 2 million streams in record time, showing that The High Kings' enduring appeal transcends generations, attracting fans of all ages to their music. 2023 was nothing short of remarkable for The High Kings live. Following their album release they undertook an epic world tour which sold out venues across Australia, Canada, Germany, Benelux, UK and the UAE as well as 3 tours of the USA, as the ‘Road not Taken Tour’ was met with resounding success. Roll on 2024 and after their 28 dates sold out all over Ireland demand has it that they return for more shows. Before they fly back to the USA in August, The High Kings will do a Very special one-off show in the Gleneagle INEC ARENA. Comprising of the hots you know and love along with some brand new additions and a few surprises this is set to be an outstanding show. Get your Tickets before they are gone! THE HIGH KINGS Their unique blend of traditional Irish folk music and contemporary sensibilities is testament to their ongoing dedication to preserving and innovating Irish folk music for a new generation of listeners
