Crash Test Dummies

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One of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music history, alternative rock band Crash Test Dummies is a three-time Grammy-nominated and JUNO award-winning group, who soared to the top of the worldwide charts in the early 1990’s with hits “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm” and “Superman’s Song”. Their cover of “The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead” was a highlight of the soundtrack to the blockbuster film, “Dumb and Dumber”, while simultaneously reaching #4 on the US Top 100 album charts. They have remained true to the same folk-hued, alternative spirit of their early sound, centered around the distinct baritone of frontman Brad Roberts and Ellen Reid’s folk- rock fusion.

After a twenty-year hiatus, the Crash Test Dummies reunited in 2018 for a two-week tour to celebrate the anniversary of the hugely successful “God Shuffled His Feet”. The overwhelming reception to these shows has led to continuous touring across three continents, with sold-out shows across the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and, most recently, Australia.

“Touring again was not something we’d planned on, but surprisingly– at least to me – there are lots of people who many years later, still want to come and hear us,” says lead singer and principal songwriter Brad Roberts. “It’s humbling, being in the confidence of so many people.” The band is returning to the UK in the fall of 2026 for an extensive tour and ending 2026 with a tour of Canada’s west coast. Early 2027 will see a return to Australia as a result of their sold out tour in 2025.

The dynamic and high-energy stage show features the band’s most iconic songs, performed by original members Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid, Dan Roberts and Mitch Dorge. Joining them are long- standing guitarist Stuart Cameron and relative newcomer Leith Fleming-Smith, Canada’s keyboard whiz-kid.

Gareth Dunlop Watch Video

Sometimes we need to find a way back to ourselves. For Northern Irish artist Gareth Dunlop, it was music that helped him reconnect with the things that mattered most. His third album, ‘Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know’, revels in the comforts of home: the embrace of a loved one, or the coal dust and embers stirring memories of the past. Yet the sound is like nothing listeners have heard from Dunlop before, ramping up the drama with a full band, lush production and thrilling performances.

“I spent a lot of the last year away, and much of this year, too,” he says. “That distance from home and the people I love definitely put me in a more reflective place.” Already hailed as one of the finest singer-songwriters of his generation, Dunlop is at his most assured on this new album. There’s a wistful romanticism to the lyrics; the music riffs on the nostalgic tone with its superb throwbacks to brash Eighties pop-rock.

Born and raised in Belfast, Dunlop has established himself as a renowned talent whose music can be heard across radio, TV and film, including hit drama series such as Nashville, This Is Us, Lucifer, and Suits. Tipped as “one to watch” by the BBC, he received critical acclaim for his early sound inspired by Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, winning over fans with his candid, frequently self-deprecating lyrical style. After releasing a string of successful EPs – including 2014’s How Far This Road Goes – he was chosen to join revered artists including Van Morrison and Jeff Beck on tour, while the music press hailed his “vulnerable” and “heartfelt” songwriting.

One of the most talented acts to come out of Northern Ireland. - Celeb Mix

Acclaim for Dunlop’s symbolic attention to detail and self-empowering lyrics is written in the stars. - Voice Magazine

There is nothing quite like his live performances. - Maverick Country