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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It was amazing', says emotional mum of CMAT after Glastonbury gig & reveals surprising way ex-RTE star inspired singer
THE mum of Irish singer CMAT has revealed which RTE star inspired her daughter's early interest in music. The Stay For Something singer, whose initials stand for Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, performed to thousands of fans at Glastonbury over the weekend. Advertisement 2 CMAT performed for thousands of music fans at Glastonbury Credit: Getty Images 2 The Irish singer played the biggest gig of her career so far Credit: Instagram CMAT, who has been releasing music under her diva persona since 2021, recently experienced a major surge in popularity. The Dunboyne native played the biggest gig of her career so far as she performed to over 60,000 adoring fans on the Pyramid Stage at The 28-year-old also recently released her most successful single to date, Take A Sexy Picture Of Me, which has raked up over seven million streams on The track was the second single released ahead of her third studio album, Euro-Country. Advertisement read more on Glastonbury Despite the rise in popularity for the talented star, there's one fan who has always been her biggest cheerleader. CMAT's mum, Sinead Lanigan joined Carl, Roz and Aisling on 2FM Breakfast, where she discussed watching her daughter perform at the major festival. She said: "The night before I said to my daughter, will you bring me over so I can see where the Pyramid Stage actually is. I just wanted to see what everyone was talking about crowd-wise." Sinead admitted that she thought it would be like Croke Park before her daughter said: "A little bit bigger, mam." Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN She continued: "I was like, 'Oh God! Oh God!' They brought me over and showed me the hill. "We were standing side of stage and there were loads of people, loads of people and then the hill! It was amazing. It was absolutely amazing. Paul Mescal and Gracie Ambrams at Glastonbury "I couldn't speak and that's not like me. I was giddy with enjoyment. It was just unreal. You might dream of it, but you never think your child will end up somewhere like that." They then asked Sinead if she "shed a tear", to which she replied: "Oh, I did." Advertisement When asked if she was always into music herself, she replied: "I love music. But they were rared on the radio. The radio was always on. Ciara would have always listened to it." She also recalled how CMAT's early love of music started when she was very young and told how her interest was influenced by HONEST CHAT Sinead explained: "I go back to, I was saying that yesterday, Ryan Tubridy days on 2FM. Going to primary school, like, junior infants, senior infants, Ciara would have always listened to them. "I'd have it on in the car and Ciara would have - the Beatles were a big deal for her because of Ryan Tubridy, you know." Advertisement Despite coming from humble beginnings, and experiencing what has been a meteoric rise to success, Sinead insists that fame hasn't changed her daughter. She said: "Absolutely. 100 per cent. [When she's home] 'Oh, Mom, I'm tired'. No, 'Mom, make me a cup of tea'. 'Are you making any scones?' "She's the exact same. That's good to know. She'll never not be grounded being a third child in the family of four anyway. So, you know. "They don't let her away with anything. They're like, Ciara, do you think you're famous or something?" Advertisement
The Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
'She has it all': CMAT's 'spectacular' Glastonbury set has the energy of a headliner, say rave reviews
CMAT'S GLASTONBURY PERFORMANCE is set to catapult her career into another universe, according to rave reviews from critics of the festival. The 29-year-old musician, whose real name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, played songs from her back catalogue as well as new singles, including Take A Sexy Picture Of Me, from her forthcoming third studio album Euro-Country. Plenty of festivalgoers could be seen doing the viral dance to the song, which has taken social media by storm in recent months. The energetic singer chanted 'Free Palestine' and waded into the Pyramid Stage crowd, who were dancing in the midday heat, during her Glastonbury Festival set today. CMAT began her performance by pretending to faint before singing the first verse of Have Fun Alamy Alamy The Guardian described her as a 'spectacularly brilliant' performer , speculating that this show could pave the way for an even bigger surge in her popularity. There was a 'rapturous reaction' to her set. 'When she successfully encourages the audience to engage in synchronised dance moves to I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!, she looks quite startled at what a crowd this size enthusiastically dancing in unison looks like,' The Guardian writes. 'It's all incredibly engaging and preposterously good fun. It really doesn't seem inconceivable that she could be headlining the next time she returns. Advertisement Alamy Alamy Introducing herself, she told crowds: 'My name is CMAT and I'm literally just a young one from Dunboyne/Dublin, depending who you ask.' 'This is the scariest moment of my life but it will probably singlehandedly be the best and most amazing thing I'll ever do,' she added. The Rolling Stones said CMAT 'has it all' and will be one of the defining artists of 2025. 'Her songs are catchy, poignant and well-crafted; on stage, she's a powerhouse of performance, cracking gags and diving into the crowd, but not forgetting to make her final statement a call for a free Palestine. 'It's rare that a standout set, unlikely to be beaten for the whole weekend, arrives so early on the Friday afternoon at Worthy Farm, but the Irish singer is on a roll of stunning momentum right now.' Alamy Alamy The Independent called it a 'note-perfect, high camp' set , which will 'be a launch pad for the next chapter of her career'. 'Her crooning and thick scooping vocals cut through the air like a machete, and that larger-than-life presence has a majestic quality to it, emphasised by the impression you get that she absolutely loves what she does. 'By the time she's screaming the final bars of Running/Planning from the floor, splashing a can of water over and flicking it around while headbanging like she's in a Celine Dion video, there's no doubt that we've witnessed someone who has squeezed every last drop of potential from this opportunity.' CMAT released her debut album, If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, in 2022, and followed it up with Mercury Prize-nominated Crazymad, For Me in 2023. Her third studio album is set for release on August 29. With reporting by PA Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Leader Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
CMAT shouts ‘Free Palestine' and wades into Glastonbury crowd during lively set
The musician, real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, 29, played songs from her back catalogue as well as new singles, including Take A Sexy Picture Of Me, from her forthcoming third studio album Euro-Country. Plenty of festivalgoers could be seen doing the viral dance to the song, which has taken social media by storm in recent months. Kicking off her set with Have Fun! the singer, who wore an all-purple ensemble with white boots, sang while lying flat on the floor before getting to her feet and shouting: 'Glasto!' The musician, who blends pop and rock with folk and country influences, performed from her back catalogue, receiving rapturous applause while singing hits including I Don't Really Care For You. The singer also encouraged fans to dance along to the 'Dunboyne County Meath two-step' while singing I Wanna Be A Cowboy, Baby! 'I think we might be about to break a personal record for the very sexy CMAT band,' she told crowds. 'We've never attempted it (the dance) with this many people so I'm a little scared,' the singer added. Introducing herself, she told crowds: 'My name is CMAT and I'm literally just a young one from Dunboyne/Dublin, depending who you ask.' 'This is the scariest moment of my life but it will probably singlehandedly be the best and most amazing thing I'll ever do,' she added. Towards the end of her set, she waded into the crowd to sing her popular song Stay For Something and chanted 'Free Palestine' in reference to the ongoing war in Gaza. CMAT released her debut album, If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, in 2022, and followed it up with Mercury Prize-nominated Crazymad, For Me in 2023. Her third studio album is set for release on August 29.
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
CMAT shouts ‘Free Palestine' and wades into Glastonbury crowd during lively set
The musician, real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, 29, played songs from her back catalogue as well as new singles, including Take A Sexy Picture Of Me, from her forthcoming third studio album Euro-Country. Plenty of festivalgoers could be seen doing the viral dance to the song, which has taken social media by storm in recent months. Kicking off her set with Have Fun! the singer, who wore an all-purple ensemble with white boots, sang while lying flat on the floor before getting to her feet and shouting: 'Glasto!' The musician, who blends pop and rock with folk and country influences, performed from her back catalogue, receiving rapturous applause while singing hits including I Don't Really Care For You. The singer also encouraged fans to dance along to the 'Dunboyne County Meath two-step' while singing I Wanna Be A Cowboy, Baby! 'I think we might be about to break a personal record for the very sexy CMAT band,' she told crowds. 'We've never attempted it (the dance) with this many people so I'm a little scared,' the singer added. Introducing herself, she told crowds: 'My name is CMAT and I'm literally just a young one from Dunboyne/Dublin, depending who you ask.' 'This is the scariest moment of my life but it will probably singlehandedly be the best and most amazing thing I'll ever do,' she added. Towards the end of her set, she waded into the crowd to sing her popular song Stay For Something and chanted 'Free Palestine' in reference to the ongoing war in Gaza. CMAT released her debut album, If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, in 2022, and followed it up with Mercury Prize-nominated Crazymad, For Me in 2023. Her third studio album is set for release on August 29.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
CMAT shouts ‘Free Palestine' and wades into Glastonbury crowd during lively set
The musician, real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, 29, played songs from her back catalogue as well as new singles, including Take A Sexy Picture Of Me, from her forthcoming third studio album Euro-Country. Plenty of festivalgoers could be seen doing the viral dance to the song, which has taken social media by storm in recent months. CMAT performing on the Pyramid Stage during Glastonbury Festival (Yui Mok/PA) Kicking off her set with Have Fun! the singer, who wore an all-purple ensemble with white boots, sang while lying flat on the floor before getting to her feet and shouting: 'Glasto!' The musician, who blends pop and rock with folk and country influences, performed from her back catalogue, receiving rapturous applause while singing hits including I Don't Really Care For You. The singer also encouraged fans to dance along to the 'Dunboyne County Meath two-step' while singing I Wanna Be A Cowboy, Baby! 'I think we might be about to break a personal record for the very sexy CMAT band,' she told crowds. 'We've never attempted it (the dance) with this many people so I'm a little scared,' the singer added. Introducing herself, she told crowds: 'My name is CMAT and I'm literally just a young one from Dunboyne/Dublin, depending who you ask.' CMAT said performing at Glastonbury was 'the scariest moment of my life' (Yui Mok/PA) 'This is the scariest moment of my life but it will probably singlehandedly be the best and most amazing thing I'll ever do,' she added. Towards the end of her set, she waded into the crowd to sing her popular song Stay For Something and chanted 'Free Palestine' in reference to the ongoing war in Gaza. CMAT released her debut album, If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, in 2022, and followed it up with Mercury Prize-nominated Crazymad, For Me in 2023. Her third studio album is set for release on August 29.
