“Reeling In the Showband Years” returns to Sligo for It’s Record Breaking 14th smash hit Year!

The Ronan Collins Showband Show “Reeling In the Showband Years” has been a smash hit for the past 13 years, and we are delighted to say it returns once again to Sligo when it plays Hawk's Well Theatre on 12th January 2024.The Showband Show has had an amazing run, touring and filling Theatre’s all around Ireland for the past 13 amazing years and what a line-up it is this year!

RTE’s Ronan Collins is Host and Compare.

Red Hurley is a living Legend of showbiz for the past 40 years. One of The Superstar of The Showband Era! Has had a huge International Carrier and has been feted from Las Vegas to The deep South of USA. His great big soaring voice has captivated audiences since he hit the stage With The Nevada Showband. Still a major force in Irish showbiz. Hear his stunning voice on “How Great Thou Art” and “When” to up tempo Songs Like “Tennessee Special” and all of his other massive hit records.

Gina From The Champions. A Superstar of Showbiz. Gina and The Champions dominated the Showband era with multiple hit records and sold out shows right around the country for decades Her biggest hits included "Minnie Minnie", "Do You Wanna Do It", "You're the Greatest Lover", "Who Do You Wanna Be", "Give Me Back My Love" and "Playing with Fire", plus many more. They were voted Top Irish Pop Band in voters polls year after year over the period also. She looks and sounds as great as ever!!

Ronan Collins sings his renowned tributes to The Great Joe Dolan, The Eurovision and much much more!

Keith and Lorraine McDonald. This great Brother and Sister combination from one of the oldest musical families in Ireland. Their Father, Frankie was trumpet player with Joe Dolan for many years. Lorraine is one of the brightest talents to emerge from the late Showband era and Keith is a star in his own right! They have a massive hit with their very own one hour, TWICE WEEKLEY, TV Special on Spotlight TV “Keith and Lorraine’s Music Hour!” on SKY TV Channel 365

Shaun O’Dowd. We are delighted to welcome back Shaun to this year’s show! With his band “Ding-A-ling” he was one of the biggest drawing acts in Ireland right through the 70’s. He topped the charts for weeks with his smash hit records “You Are No Angel” and “It’s Good To See You” All you could ask for in an entertainer. We are delighted to have him back again as part of the show! An outstanding top class Artist!

The Conquerors Showband. One of the greatest Showbands of them all and still packing them in everywhere they go. The Galway boys sang “Baby Blue” and many more hits.

Dave Lawlor. A class act in every way. Sings everything from Country to Gospel and also his smash hit Number One medley “Showbands on Parade” and much more to be announced!!!

The show’s exciting finale is an ALL Cast Salute to the Showband Era. All of the stars join in for a medley of songs from the unique Showband Years! Bringing you back in time to this magical musical period.

It will send you home with great memories of wonderful and never to be repeated time in Irish popular music. Not to be missed.