CMAT

Pop sensation CMAT has taken Ireland and the UK by storm and she plans to do the same to the rest of the world, tour after tour. The Irish singer-songwriter announces her new European dates for early 2025, and Brussels is on board! Behold CMAT at La Madeleine on Saturday 8 February.

CMAT is the cryptic stage name of Ciara Mary Alice Thompson. When she was still part of an electropop group from Manchester, she met Charli XCX at a workshop. She advised her to leave everything behind and start all over again. Ciara therefore returned to Ireland and developed the solo project CMAT, which she describes as a cross between Dolly Parton, Weird Al Yankovic and Katy Perry. CMAT uses her soft but powerful voice to colour lyrics that tackle emotional topics such as break-ups and self-destructive behaviour with ‘camp’ humour. A successful gamble for the young Irish woman, as she now has two No 1 albums to her name in her native country and nominations for the BRIT Awards, the Ivor Novello Prize and the Mercury Prize. Over the years, CMAT has also established a solid live reputation thanks to her brash and infectious energy, as previously showcased during her performances at the Botanique in 2022 and 2024. Discover the phenomenon CMAT on Saturday 8 February at La Madeleine!