Mick McHugh is a singer-songwriter from Dublin, Ireland. Based in Byron Bay, Australia
“I aim to write songs that are going to do something for people. In that they’ll listen to them and come away with something that’ll hit them in the heart, give them something serious to consider… honest themes close to the hearts of people’s day to day lives, the hardships, and acknowledging the wrongs that I see in this modern world, all the while striving to offer that hope and optimism.”
ABOUT MICK MCHUGH
Mick McHugh is an Irish/Australian singer-songwriter, musician and founder of the hugely successful Irish band ‘The Gathering’. A hard working gigging musician, McHugh took no short cuts on his career to becoming a professional musician. Mick is known for creating an engaging and inclusive atmosphere with audiences at his live performances.
Leaning on the rich musical tapestry of his birthplace, the Irish singer-songwriter taught himself to play guitar at age 22, leaving his Engineering career behind. He has honed his skills every step of the way playing thousands of shows - from the local pub to Byron Bluesfest to The Sydney Opera House, national and international touring, supports for iconic acts Amy Shark, Ralph McTell (Streets of London), songwriting with Shane Howard (Goanna Band) and a slew of studio and live releases along the way.
In his latest studio release, the Dubliner has recorded a collection of popular Nursey Rhymes for ABC Kids and given them a Celtic treatment! The EP is a collection of fun-lovin’ classic Nursery Rhymes ‘Michael Finnegan’, ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘Miss Molly’ and ‘Old King Cole’, blended with Traditional Celtic instruments Banjo, Accordion, Flute and Fiddle for a toe-tapping sing-a-long experience for all the family to enjoy. The EP also features a moving rendition of Scottish anthem ‘Loch Lomond’ set to Uilleann Pipes and string quartet. ‘Celtic Music for Children - Nursery Rhymes’ is a follow up to ABC Kids-Mick McHugh 2022 release ‘Celtic Music for Children - Traditional Irish and Scottish Folk Songs’ which has amassed 3 million streams on Spotify, featuring the hit song ‘The Rattlin Bog’.
In 2026, Mick has a follow up ABC Kids EP due for release March 2026, as well as two new original songs!
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Discography
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‘Celtic Music for Children - Traditional Irish and Scottish Folk Songs’
A sixteen-track recording of classic Celtic songs with a contemporary lift. The album features well known upbeat Celtic sing-a-longs such as ‘I’ll Tell Me Ma’, ‘The Rattlin Bog’, ‘Galway Girl’, Irish-Australian historical songs like ‘The Black Velvet Band’ as well as favourites such as ‘Molly Malone’ and ‘Danny Boy’, and toe tapping instrumental tunes - an album for all the family to enjoy.
‘Sunshine’
‘Sunshine’ signals a new Folktronica direction for the Dubliner - the blending of his acoustic Irish singer-songwriter roots with electronic midi resulting in a stunning modern heartfelt ballad.
‘A Million Stars’
10 track debut studio album from singer-songwriter Mick McHugh.
