Mick Flannery - The House Must Win

The House Must Win is conceived as a standalone musical album that expands upon the narrative world of Mick Flannery’s debut record, Evening Train. All songs are written by Mick Flannery and produced by Liam Robinson, with guest features from:
Anaïs Mitchell
Yvonne Daly
David Flannery
Eamonn Flannery
Brian Flannery
Jenn Grant
Lisa Hannigan
Jeffrey Martin
Tabitha Smyth
Susan O’Neill
Marybeth O’Mahoney

Mick Flannery has also written both the script and music for the accompanying stage production, collaborating with Liam Robinson (Hadestown), premiering in the spring of 2026.

The House Must Win album is conceived as a standalone musical work that draws from, and expands upon, the narrative world of Mick Flannery’s debut album Evening Train, reimagined through years of artistic growth and lived experience. Mick has written both the script and music for the stage production, collaborating with Liam Robinson (Hadestown) on new orchestrations, bringing theatrical scope and structural ambition to the album recordings. Robinson brings a cinematic, orchestral dimension to the songs, emphasizing eerie atmospheres and dramatic tension that underscore the album’s narrative. Featured artists include Anaïs Mitchell and Yvonne Daly.