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THE POGUES
special guest vocalists and
musicians announced to join
Australia and New Zealand
Headline Tour
March/April 2026CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF ICONIC ALBUM RUM SODOMY & THE LASH
DARAGH LYNCH ● IONA ZAJAC ● JOHN FRANCIS FLYNN
PLUS MUSICIANS HOLLY MULLINEAUX, JORDAN O’LEARY, FIACHRA MEEK, JIM SCLAVUNOS, PETE FRASER, DANIEL HAYES AND IAN WILLIAMSON
The Pogues have announced special guests vocalists and full touring line up joining them on their first Australian/New Zealand headline tour in 14 years.
Legendary and lauded vocalists Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac and John Francis Flynn will join The Pogues to celebrate 40 years of their iconic album Rum Sodomy & the Lash.
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 which has influenced countless artists globally and continues to impact listeners 40 years on.
The Pogues said: ‘After the uproarious bash which was the 40th anniversary of our first record, Red Roses for Me, in 2024, we wanted to do it again, but with Rum Sodomy & the Lash.’
.Touring Party
Jem Finer
Spider Stacy
James FearnleyHolly Mullineaux (bass)
Darragh Lynch (guitar – Lankum)
Jordan O’Leary (banjo)
Fiachra Meek (pipes/whistles – Alfi)
Jim Sclavunos (drums – Bad seeds)
Iona Zajac (vocals – Harp)
John Francis Flynn (Vocalist, Multi-instrumentalist)BRASS SECTION
Pete Fraser
Daniel Hayes
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