Hi there! Welcome to our website. We are the Wild Murphys, an award winning tribute band performing lively covers of Irish songs since 2005. We also have two touring theatre shows, 'One night in Dublin' and 'The BIG country music show'
Have a scroll down to find out a little bit about us, information about our productions, photos, videos, latest news, current tour dates and how you can hire us for your own event.
And don't forget to follow us on social media to keep up with all of our goings-on on the road. We look forward to seeing you at one of our performances.
WELCOME
The Wild Murphys are a lively Irish covers group based in the north east of England.
Despite none of the members of the group being from Ireland they are one of the most popular and busiest Irish tribute bands in the UK playing up and down the country at theatres, private events and racecourse. They are also currently touring in two very popular theatre productions, "One night in Dublin" which features the full live band and Irish dancers playing classic lively Irish songs. While "The big country music show" (Formally known as 'One night in Texas') is a wow-factor packed extravaganza of unashamedly old school sing-along country classics.
The band started as a duo in 2005 with one simple goal in mind, to play Irish music that was impossible to not like. From humble beginnings playing in small pubs and clubs they quickly moved on to playing private events like garden parties and weddings. In 2010 they started playing corporate events and were soon picked up to headline Irish theme days on racecourses, to date they have to date played all but 6 of the racecourses in England, Scotland and Wales and have played multiple times on some of the most famous racecourses.
,The Wild Murphys have played at some of the biggest and most prestigious events not just in the UK but all over the world and have been accepted as a true Irish tribute act purely through their clear love and passion for performing that type of music, they have performed in Benidorm, Greece, Dubai, Germany and in 2010 they competed in the international Irish band competition in Las Vegas coming 3rd out of 38 acts.
We hope to see you at one of our events soon :-)
Our Current Touring Productions
THE ULTIMATE IRISH
MUSIC TRIBUTE SHOW
A celebration of the music of Ireland. For over 15 years the Wild Murphys have been regarded as 'The best Irish band to never come from Ireland' and now they bring their all live show to the stage in 'One night in Dublin' a full on rollocking production featuring fantastic and lively versions of all your favorite Irish classics such as Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, Irish Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, Dirty old town, Wild Rover and many many more. Infused with some stories and instrumental performances this is simply a great night out for fans of Irish music. The show has been highly reviewed by both the public and critics and is now in its 5th year of touring.
UNASHAMEDLY OLD SCHOOL
SINGALONG COUNTRY CLASSICS
From the band that brought you "One night in Dublin", This is one of the best classic country music productions in Europe and features an amazing band of musicians. Set on outstanding wild west themed staging it is a two hour spectacular of classic country music featuring live fiddle, male and female lead vocals, stunning harmonies and great showmanship. Covering songs by the likes of Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Alabama and many many more it's guaranteed to send you out of the theatre with a smile on your face and a song in your head.
So dust off those spurs and mosey on over!
THE ULTIMATE IRISH
MUSIC TRIBUTE SHOW
Celebrating over 20 years on the road! Come join Middi, Sophy, Tony and Sarah as they perform some great Irish songs, a few classic country bangers and share a few stories from over two decades of touring. This four piece lineup is currently touring smaller venues backed by recorded drums and bass while featuring live fiddle, keys, guitar, accordion and flute and has been receiving rave reviews from audiences and critics as a great night of entertainment performed by a highly professional group.
This show is only on tour until July 2025 so get those tickets now!
ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN IS BACK…
AND IT'S A WHOLE NEW SHOW
Come and join internationally renowned Irish singer Danny Muldoon (‘Seven Drunken Nights’, ‘Fairytale of New York’, ‘Paul Heaton’) backed by a band of amazing musicians as he takes you on a trip through the heart of the emerald isle. Featuring live fiddle and accordion, let them take you to Dublin for two hours of music, songs, and acted scenes recreating the feel of the streets and bars of old Dublin town. Covering all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics. With songs by The Pogues, The Saw Doctors, The Dubliners, The Wolfetones, The Fureys, Flogging Molly, Nathan Carter, Whistlin Donkeys and The Dropkick Murphys to name just a few, This new production of One Night In Dublin is a must see for anyone who loves Irish music.
IT'S LIKE ST. PATRICKS DAY EVERY NIGHT!
ON TOUR FROM SEPTEMBER 2025
TOUR DATES
Wild Murphys
2025-07-26
DONCASTER
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Private Event
Wild Murphys
2025-08-03
SEAHAM
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Private Event
Meet The Team
MIDDI MURPHY
Singer / Guitar / Accordion / Show Production
TONY DAVIS
Piano / Keys / Vocals
SOPHY BALL
Fiddle / Vocals
PAUL 'GRIFF' GRIFFITHS
Guitar / Bass / Vocals
MAX GRIFFITHS
Drums
SARAH BOULTER
Flute / Vocals
PHIL DODSWORTH
Wagon Driver / Monitor & LX Engineer / Crew Chief
PAUL FINLAY
Sound Engineer / Crew
CONTACT US
For enquiries regarding The Wild Murphys and theatre productions up to the end of July 2025 please email:
For enquiries relating to the new production of 'One night in Dublin' and 'The BIG Country Music Show" from September 2025 please email:
dublinshowproductions@gmail.com
For all theatre booking enquiries please email: