The Pogues return to Australia for the first time in 14 years, celebrating 40 years of their iconic album Rum Sodomy & the Lash!

Legendary and lauded vocalists Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, and John Francis Flynn will join The Pogues.

The tour will feature original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy, along with special guest musicians Holly Mullineaux (bass), Jordan O’Leary (banjo), Fiachra Meek (pipes/whistles - Alfi), Jim Sclavunos (drums – Bad Seeds) plus brass section Pete Fraser, Daniel Hayes and Ian Williamson. Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac and John Francis Flynn will also take up guitar, harp and multiple instruments, respectively, during the show.

Released in 1985, Rum Sodomy & the Lash is a cornerstone of punk and alternative rock, renowned for its raw energy, poetic lyrics, and infectious melodies. The band are set to play the legendary album in full, including B-sides, extended version tracks, plus a special selection of their most beloved material.

Album highlights include iconic songs, like "Rainy Night in Soho", “A Pair of Brown Eyes”, and "Dirty Old Town." Ranked among Rolling Stone’s Best 500 Albums of All Time and featured in such tastemaker books as 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die; Rum Sodomy & the Lash is a certified classic that has influenced countless artists globally and continues to impact listeners 40 years on. 

The Pogues return to Australia for the first time in 14 years, celebrating 40 years of their iconic album Rum Sodomy & the Lash!

Legendary and lauded vocalists Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, and John Francis Flynn will join The Pogues.

The tour will feature original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy, along with special guest musicians Holly Mullineaux (bass), Jordan O’Leary (banjo), Fiachra Meek (pipes/whistles - Alfi), Jim Sclavunos (drums – Bad Seeds) plus brass section Pete Fraser, Daniel Hayes and Ian Williamson. Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac and John Francis Flynn will also take up guitar, harp and multiple instruments, respectively, during the show.

Released in 1985, Rum Sodomy & the Lash is a cornerstone of punk and alternative rock, renowned for its raw energy, poetic lyrics, and infectious melodies. The band are set to play the legendary album in full, including B-sides, extended version tracks, plus a special selection of their most beloved material.

Album highlights include iconic songs, like "Rainy Night in Soho", “A Pair of Brown Eyes”, and "Dirty Old Town." Ranked among Rolling Stone’s Best 500 Albums of All Time and featured in such tastemaker books as 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die; Rum Sodomy & the Lash is a certified classic that has influenced countless artists globally and continues to impact listeners 40 years on.