Mclusky

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Critics Consensus

Mclusky is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 18 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Mclusky is rated as an exceptional live performer, with noteworthy shows that are worth watching. Mclusky concert reviews describe live shows and performances as alluring, noisy, and incendiary.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Mclusky concerts? Mclusky concerts usually last around 45 minutes.

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On tour

Muziekcentrum TRIX, Antwerpen, Belgium, (October 2); Petit Bain, Paris, France, (October 6); Gaswerk, Winterthur, Switzerland, (October 9); Covo Club, Bologna, Italy, (October 11); Arci Bellezza, Milano, Italy, (October 12); La Grenze, strasbourg, France, (October 13); Classic Grand, Glasgow, United Kingdom, (October 18); The Bodega Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom, (October 19); Various Venues, Utrecht, Netherlands, (November 6); KULTURZENTRUM SCHLACHTHOF WIESBADEN E.V., Wiesbaden / Hessen, Germany, (November 8); SO36, Berlin, Germany, (November 9); BeatPol, Dresden, Germany, (November 11); Molotow, Hamburg, Germany, (November 12); Gebäude 9, Cologne, Germany, (November 13); Mergener Hof, Trier, Germany, (November 14); The Bullingdon, Oxford, United Kingdom, (November 27); Chalk, Brighton, United Kingdom, (November 28); The Parish, Huddersfield, United Kingdom, (December 18); Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, United Kingdom, (December 19); The Corner Hotel; Lion Arts Factory; Crowbar Brisbane, Richmond, Australia; Adelaide, Australia; Fortitude Valley, Australia, (January 6; Jan 9; Jan 11);

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Cardiff, United Kingdom (1996 - 2005)

Bio

Mclusky were a three-piece group from Cardiff, Wales, who combined the energy and ethos of punk with varied dynamics and intelligent, black-humoured lyrics. The group consisted of Andy Falkous, aka Falco (vocals, guitar); Jonathan Chapple (bass, vocals) and Matthew Harding (drums).

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Critic Concert Reviews

The Guardian (UK)

May 26, 2025

Mclusky – back after 20 years, the Welsh absurdists are still funny, sweary and frantic

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Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

July 26, 2022

There is a reason 2000trees Festival has a reputation for being one of the best-loved independent festivals this country has to offer.

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Ambient Light (New Zealand)

April 1, 2020

I will be the first to admit that the original formation of mclusky was a bit before my time, their heyday during the late nineties and early two thousand's not quite registering on my radar.

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