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Imelda May
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Imelda May

Popularity today
18
Belgium 14 · the Netherlands 18 · Worldwide 28 · on a scale of 100
Score back then at Pinkpop 2016
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Belgium – · the Netherlands – · Worldwide – · level C

The historical score shows how big an act was at the time of that edition, on a scale of 100 against the biggest acts of all editions. The letter is the level by the festival's own scale. How the points work ›

Chances for 2027

Probability estimates remain estimates and are not an official announcement.

No rumours, no inside knowledge. Tap Why? for the reasons.

(Nearly) impossible
Why?
little that points to it
(Nearly) impossible
Why?
little that points to itprofile fits this festival less
(Nearly) impossible
If this act plays this festival: 21 points (D), now 10 of 10 acts
Why?
little that points to itprofile fits this festival less
(Nearly) impossible
Why?
little that points to it
Figures
Spotify listeners
364.000
Deezer 51.508 · streams per day 35.870
Last.fm listeners
231.583
not in the country charts
Instagram followers
–
Not available yet
Search volume per month
317
Belgium 317 · the Netherlands 1.263 · Worldwide 66.266
Wikipedia, 12 months
250.676
EN 245.188 · NL 0 · FR 5.488

rockrockabillyfemale vocalistsirishneo-rockabilly

Career

Line-ups
Pinkpop 2016
Active since
2003
Albums
  • 11 Past the Hour 2021
  • Slip of the Tongue 2020
  • Life Love Flesh Blood 2017
  • Tribal 2014
  • Almost Grown 2012

Today

Radio
Last 30 days
VRT Radio 110,2 per week
Since we track the station
BBC Radio 6 Music20,0 per weeksince Nov 2024
VRT Radio 110,2 per weeksince Oct 2026
KEXP10,0 per weeksince Nov 2023

Records

Studio albums, the highest position in the Belgian and Dutch album charts (Ultratop, Dutch Charts) with the number of weeks, and gold and platinum (BEA, NVPI).

AlbumYearBelgian album chartDutch album chartGold/platinum
11 Past the Hour2021–––
Slip of the Tongue2020–––
Life Love Flesh Blood2017#60 (5 wk)––
Tribal2014#172 (2 wk)––
Almost Grown2012–––
Mayhem2010–––
Love Tattoo2008–––
No Turning Back2003–––

How popular is Imelda May compared with other countries?

United Kingdom×6,127,458 per month
Spain×3,33,150 per month
Netherlands×1,31,263 per month
Zweden×1,2464 per month
Italy×1,11,050 per month
France×0,91,650 per month
Germany×0,92,091 per month
Denmark×0,8191 per month
Poland×0,7446 per month
Belgium×0,6317 per month

Based on search volume and listeners from the various sources. Each country compared with the worldwide figure.

Upcoming concerts

Benelux first, then Europe. Alle data op Ticketmaster.

DateStadCountryZaal of festivalEvent
22/02/2027DublinIerlandVicar StreetImelda May - Raised on Songs & Stories: The Lock In
23/02/2027DublinIerlandVicar StreetImelda May - Raised on Songs & Stories: The Lock In
26/02/2027Co. LouthIerlandThe TLTImelda May: Raised On Songs & Stories: the Lock In
27/02/2027Co. LouthIerlandThe TLTImelda May: Raised On Songs & Stories: the Lock In
28/02/2027Limerick CityIerlandUniversity Concert HallImelda May: Raised On Songs & Stories: the Lock In
7 more dates

Europa (7)

DateStadCountryZaal of festivalEvent
06/03/2027GalwayIerlandLEISURELANDImelda May: Raised On Songs & Stories: the Lock In
09/03/2027CorkIerlandCork Opera HouseImelda May: Raised On Songs & Stories: the Lock In
12/03/2027Co. KerryIerlandGleneagle ArenaImelda May - Raised on Songs & Stories: The Lock In
13/03/2027Co. MayoIerlandTF Royal Theatre, CastlebarImelda May - Raised on Songs & Stories: The Lock In
16/03/2027BelfastUnited KingdomWaterfront Hall AuditoriumImelda May - Raised On Songs & Stories : the Lock In
17/03/2027DublinIerlandVicar StreetImelda May - Raised on Songs & Stories: The Lock In
23/03/2027LeitirceanainnIerlandAmharclann Ghaoth DobhairImelda May - Raised on Songs & Stories: The Lock In

On the map, until the end of September 2027

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The numbers follow the dates, also in the timeline above. Hover or tap a number for the date and venue.

Best-known songs (Deezer)

Call Me
Life Love Flesh Blood (Deluxe)
op Deezer
Tainted Love
More Mayhem
op Deezer
Haunted
Haunted
op Deezer

Per edition, historical

Score measured in the twelve months before each edition, place = rank in that line-up. The letter differs per festival: an A at Best Kept Secret can be a C at Rock Werchter.

EditionScoreLevelRankExceptionalBelgiumNetherlandsWorldSources
Pinkpop 2016–C43 / 48100–––Wikipedia, charts, stature

Over the years

◆ purple = album, ▲ red = festival in Belgium, ▲ green = festival in the Netherlands, ● grey = own concert. Click the legend to switch them on or off.

Festivals and own concerts

Place among all acts on this site: 80 = viewed or searched more than 80% of the other acts that month. The thick line is the average.

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