Star Studded Lineup Confirmed for Shane MacGowan Tribute, ‘20th Century Paddy - The Songs Of Shane MacGowan’
Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and tracklist for this tribute. Joining the celebration are U2, Kingfishr, Bob Geldof, David Keenan, Jimmy Artache and Tom Creagh alongside a host of contemporary voices and famous figures honoring Shane MacGowan.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - Building on the momentum of its acclaimed lead singles, Victoria Mary Clarke and Rubyworks today announce the full artist roster and tracklist for 20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan. Arriving November 13, 2026, this landmark collection is a sonic love letter to a visionary who reshaped the landscape of Irish music.
Taking its title from a project Shane himself had long envisioned, the project brings together a sprawling assembly of defining voices. The collection builds on the success of Bruce Springsteen’s acclaimed "A Rainy Night in Soho" and the unforgettable Johnny Depp & Imelda May duet, "Haunted." Now, with the addition of U2, Bob Geldof, Kingfishr, David Keenan, Jimmy Artache, and Tom Creagh, the full roster cements 20th Century Paddy - The Songs Of Shane MacGowan as a landmark moment for Irish music and one of the most ambitious tributes in recent memory.
A Legacy of Giving
In the spirit of Shane’s lifelong advocacy for those most in need, at least 50% of artist royalties from the album will be donated to the Dublin Simon Community. This partnership honors Shane’s long standing connection to the organisation and his commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Availability & Pre-Order
20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan arrives on all streaming platforms on November 13, 2026. The album will be available in 3 physical formats, headlined by a Limited Edition Deluxe Bookpack. This set includes 3 LPs, 2 CDs, and a 60 page book featuring rare memorabilia and liner notes.
Pre-order available now HERE
“Focla ar Chanbhás” or ‘Words on Canvas’
2025 will see the release of his fourth studio album as well as the documentary film ‘Focla ar Chanbhás’ or ‘Words on Canvas’ directed by Paddy Hayes. The film gets its world premiere at Chicago Irish Film Festival and will then feature at Capital Film Festival in Washington DC before closing Craicfest in New York and moving back to be seen in Ireland, the UK and Europe.
‘Four years after the breakthrough success of his debut album Beginner's Guide to Bravery, Dundalk songwriter, musician, and composer, David Keenan, is at a crossroads. After touring extensively and building a reputation as one of Ireland’s leading live performers, he returns to the studio to record new music. “Anger is easy to portray, it’s the hurt that’s hard”, he says, as we explore David's wordsmithing over the course of 500 days. This is a portrait of one artist as a young man, which in turn is a portrait of every musical artist as they endeavour to stand out in a world of “algorithm and blues”, and remain authentically and powerfully true to themselves’.