Tue 27 Jan 2026
7:30pm
CMAT
This event is strictly 18+
Tickets on sale 11am Monday 15 September.
Secret Sounds is excited to welcome back Ireland’s sharpest pop export, CMAT, heading to Australia this summer with her EURO-COUNTRY tour. Fresh from a sold-out UK & Ireland run and a breakthrough Glastonbury set, CMAT is bringing her signature mix of sparkly country-pop and razor-sharp wit our way in January 2026.
EURO-COUNTRY, crowned Feature Album of the Week on Double J upon release, has been praised by the likes of The Guardian, Mojo and Rolling Stone UK, earning multiple 5-star reviews. On stage with her Very Sexy CMAT Band, audiences experience her impressive ability to combine contradictory themes and moods: wide-eye drama with self-deprecation; the fusion of country and pop, with even more influences stretching across decades and genres.
A relentless touring schedule has cemented CMAT’s reputation as one of the best live acts around - alongside Glastonbury, 2025 highlights include Green Man, Primavera, Pukkelpop, NOS Alive and a UK run supporting Sam Fender, and upcoming headline shows across the US, UK and Ireland.
Recorded in New York and co-produced by long-time collaborator Oli Deakin, EURO-COUNTRY tackles big themes - re-evaluating where you come from; the impact of economics on a small country; the pressure of increased fame - with her most immediate songs to date. The album capped off a huge summer for the Irish star: from a “career making” (The Guardian) Glastonbury Pyramid Stage via to the viral 'Woke Macarena' TikTok trend, it debuted at #1 on the Irish Album Charts and secured Top 2 positions in both the UK and Scotland.
You must be 18 years or over to attend this event.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Conditions of Entry:
To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience, please be aware of Forum Melbourne's Conditions of Entry here.
*Please note, steel cap shoes are not permitted to be worn inside the venue.
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Booth Ticket Holders: Please go to the Box Office on arrival at the venue to collect your wristband and our staff will then direct you to your booth. Note that a General Admission ticket plus a Booth Upgrade ticket must be purchased and presented together for booth access.
Location: Forum Melbourne is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000.
Parking: Discounted parking rates are available at some nearby Wilson Car Parks. More info here.
Accessibility: Forum Melbourne is committed to making performances accessible to the widest possible audience. For further information about accessibility call 1300 11 10 11 and select option 2 for our accessibility customer service line, or you can find more info here.
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Cloakroom: A cloakroom is available upstairs on the Mezzanine level. The cost for cloaking is $5, which includes up to 3 items.
Bag checks: Due to security requirements, you will be required to show the contents of your bag to venue staff. Prohibited items will not be allowed into the venue and may be confiscated or entry may be refused.
Cameras: Phone cameras and small point and shoot cameras are permitted. No larger cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are permitted. No flash photography.
This event is strictly 18+
Tue 27 Jan 2026
7:30pm