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Canadian folk takes the stage: Mallory Chipman & Maddisun in January
Canadian artists Maddisun and Mallory Chipman will tour the UK and Ireland in January, offering audiences a shared evening of contemporary folk songwriting. Maddisun blends soulful folk with roots and rock influences, following the release of her third album The Pages. Mallory Chipman, an award-winning songwriter and producer from the Canadian prairies, is known for her powerful voice and has been featured on NPR and SiriusXM. This tour gives fans the chance to experience two distinctive Canadian folk voices in an intimate live setting.
January 13, Little Whelan’s - Dublin, IE
January 14, Roisin Dubh - Galway, IE
January 15, Athy Methodist Church - Athy, IE
January 19, Bridge Hotel presented by Arklow Roots - Arklow, IE
January 20, Paper Dress Vintage - London, UK
January 21, The Portland Arms - Cambridge, UK
January 22, Cafe 9 - Sheffield, UK
January 23, To The Moon - Bristol, UK
January 24, Garden Social - Chester, UK
January 25, Fire Station Creative - Dunfermline, UK
MALLORY CHIPMAN
Hailing from the Canadian prairies, Mallory Chipman is a true musical polymath. An award-winning musician as well as a songwriter, producer, and music scholar, Chipman is celebrated for her acrobatic voice and the way she powerfully weaves truth and story into song. With influences from across genres, Mallory Chipman´s signature sound has been described as "the finest folk-rock currently being made" (Amplify Magazine).
Her 2024 album, Songs to a Wild God, hit #1 on CKUA, #5 on the Folk Alliance International Charts, and has been featured on NPR, CBC, and SiriusXM Radio, and her brand new EP, the time, is set to reach the same heights. Over the course of her five album career, Chipman has toured extensively and internationally, opening for artists including Jann Arden and Madeleine Peyroux. While reflecting contemporary themes, the quality of Chipman’s craft “places her amidst the longer tradition of the great singer-songwriters” (Americana UK) and has been described as "a masterclass in innovation and creativity" (Certified Bop), establishing her as an instant classic in the Canadian folk music scene.
Mallory Chipman is currently nominated for Solo Artist of the Year at the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards.
MADDISUN
Born in the wilderness of Cranbrook, BC, Maddisun creates soulful songwriter-folk with rootsy rock energy—reflecting her small-town upbringing and big-star dreams. Her warm, magnetic stage presence has made her a standout in Canada’s indie folk scene. In 2025, she doubled her audience and played 60+ shows nationwide, including sold-out releases at Toronto’s Cameron House and Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre, plus a packed Vancouver show opening for breakout artist Pearl. Powered by fearless ambition, raw talent, and a pure artist heart, Maddisun unveiled her third album — The Pages (July 2025) selling hundreds of physical copies in the first month, an unconventional move to break away from digital mass generated music.
“A self-described Bohemian, Maddisun’s music is immersed in authenticity, wry observations of life and love, and stories of independence and joy for life.” Jim Barber, Music Life Mag
“She’s got a larger-than-life onstage persona does Maddisun. She’s got a huge voice, matched by her stage presence.” - Roots Music Canada
