Murphy’s Pigs, “the most famous band you’ve never heard of”, or so says Brisbane’s Courier Mail. Try telling that to their legions of fans, here in Australia and overseas, and they might have something different to tell you.
Formed to perform at the world’s largest Celtic festival (Festival Interceltique de Lorient) held in Brittany, France in 2006, this group of performers has morphed from a quartet into the substantial, sensational musical entity that it is today. They have performed throughout Australia’s eastern states and in France, taking part in some of Australia’s largest and most prestigious festivals and cultural events. Their music has been played on radio throughout Australia and in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, and Britain.
Murphy’s Pigs drag you into their world of rugged mountains, stormy oceans, fearsome battles, unrequited love, and a dram or two of whisky. Follow them on a musical journey through Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia and Asturias – the lands of the Celts.
Once in a lifetime, a band emerges from nowhere
to redefine the world’s perception of Celtic music.
Murphy’s Pigs is not that band.
OUR NEXT PERFORMANCES
April 2024
Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
Saturday 27: 7pm
The Pavilion, Gympie
Sunday 28: 2.30pm
(go to Pig Gigs for details)
The Scarborough
The Scarborough arrived off the coast of Australia with The First Fleet in January 1788, bringing 200 of the first 775 convicts. The song is based on its voyage and her passengers. Produced by the Grammy Nominee & ARIA award-winning producer Adrian Breakspear. Click on the image to choose your favourite music download platform.
The Lioness of Brittany
This is a tale of murder and bloody revenge from the beginning of The 100 Years War, highlighting part of the life of one of the most feared women of her time. A noblewoman like no other. Hell, they say, hath no fury. Produced by the Grammy Nominee & ARIA award-winning producer Adrian Breakspear. Click on the image to choose your favourite music download platform.
Our music is available online
Our Best Of CD and Triffid Concert DVD is available for purchase. Click on the image to go to the store.
PIG TRIVIA
There is a 50-year age gap between the youngest and oldest members of the Murphy’s Pigs ensemble.
