Double Shot Maggie — Electronic Press Kit

Electronic Press Kit — 2025 / 2026

DOUBLE
SHOT
MAGGIE

Five-piece Celtic punk and Irish rock, born in Geelong. Festival favourites and loved by pub crowds everywhere. Kicking Australia's Irish punk scene to a new level.

Main Stage National Celtic Festival 2026

Festival Headliners Three-time headliners — Koroit Irish Festival & Boorowa Irish Festival (2024–2026)

Historic Event Handpicked to headline the final St. Patrick's Day celebrations at Melbourne's legendary Quiet Man Irish Pub (2025)

National Media Featured on SBS The Secret DNA of Us

Email paddy@doubleshotmaggie.au · Phone Paddy 0430 22 4343 · Book Online doubleshotmaggie.au/contact

Video: Pat Murphy

This Band Is Built to Fill a Room

Double Shot Maggie are five accomplished musicians who take traditional Irish songs and run them headlong into punk energy, raw volume, and a genuine love of a good night out. The result is a live act that gets people on their feet fast and keeps them there.

The band's catalogue spans centuries of trad, reels and jigs, modern Celtic rock, and a handful of beloved originals — all delivered with tight musicianship, five-part harmonies, and a stage presence that punches well above the ticket price.

Since forming in 2023, DSM have played headline festival stages, St. Patrick's Day events, weddings, corporate functions, and the best Irish bars in Victoria. They're as comfortable opening a folk festival as they are closing a pub at 2am — and they leave both audiences wanting more.

Known for their easy, friendly and professional booking process, great communication, and flexible setlists, Double Shot Maggie have been invited back multiple times to some of the biggest Irish festivals in southern Australia — because when a crowd has that much fun, nobody wants it to just be a one-off.

75+

Live Shows

Piece Band

Yrs Active

VIC
NSW · SA

Festival Reach

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Meet the Band

Paddy O'Callaghan

Guitar · Mandolin · Bouzouki
Lead Vocals · Songwriter

The engine room and creative force behind DSM. Paddy pens the originals, fronts the band with easy authority, and holds his guitars, mandolin, and Irish bouzouki like they're old friends.

Lucy Riddett

Accordion · Vocals

Lucy's mastery of the accordion is the heartbeat of the DSM sound — equal parts traditional and electric. Her harmonies lift every song and her stage energy is utterly infectious.

Luke Hill

Guitar · Banjo
Vocals · Sound Engineer

Lead guitar, banjo, vocals and harmonies — plus the man who makes it all sound great. Luke engineers DSM's recordings and brings a sharp musical proficiency to everything he plays.

Gary Lowe

Bass
Vocals

Gary locks the low end down and keeps the whole band honest. Solid, melodic, and always in the pocket — the kind of bass player every band needs but not many bands actually find.

Greg Chadwick

Drums · Bodhrán
Vocals

Double Shot Maggie co-founder and the pulse behind every song, Greg drives the band with power and precision, whether he's behind the full kit, singing harmony or switching to bodhrán for a more traditional feel.

Straight from the Room

From venue owners to festival programmers to the crowd that closed the bar and asked for one more song — five times — here's what happens when Double Shot Maggie take the stage.

★★★★★

Double Shot Maggie is an outstanding Irish band that consistently delivers a high-energy, crowd-pleasing performance. We've had the pleasure of hosting them at multiple venues, and every show has been a hit. Their musicianship, charisma, and connection with the audience make them a must-see act we're always thrilled to book.

Willnko Music

Venue Booker · Google Review

★★★★★

From their professional booking process to their flexibility and communication, everything runs smoothly. Every time they perform at our venue, we get an incredible turnout. Their playlist is versatile, engaging, and always keeps the crowd entertained. They're in high demand and book out quickly — if you're looking for a fantastic live act to elevate your venue, book Double Shot Maggie as soon as possible.

Ana Maria

Owner, Connolly Public House, Port Melbourne · Google Review

★★★★★

Thank you so much for being a big part of the 2024 Koroit Irish Festival! We are still buzzing from the incredible success of the festival and have had tremendous positive feedback. You are brilliant musicians and we are grateful that you were a big part of the whole weekend.

Trevor & Mel

Organisers, Koroit Irish Festival

★★★★★

The Real Deal! In my opinion the best Irish band in Australia. These guys have an amazing energy and stage presence. Often bands with any sort of theme can be a bit kitschy but DSM are genuine through and through. A must see and hear!

Brendan Burking

Google Review

★★★★★

They performed at a recent event held by the company I work for and they were AMAZING. They brought such great energy to the gig and had everyone dancing and laughing in no time.

Dee

Corporate Event Client

★★★★★

Definitely a cut above any Celtic-Rock band I've seen in years — perhaps since I saw Shane MacGowan with The Popes. Double Shot Maggie have a lot more going on, more depth, than other Celtic-Rock bands I see about. I bought their t-shirt to prove it.

Eamonn Harraghy

Google Review

★★★★★

Double Shot Maggie know how to get the crowd up and dancing, singing along, and having a fantastic time from start to finish. Their energy is infectious, and their setlist is packed with fun, upbeat tunes that everyone loves. On top of that, they're genuinely lovely people — super friendly, down-to-earth, and great to chat with.

Erika GL

Google Review

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DSM in the Media

SBS Television

The Secret DNA of Us

Double Shot Maggie's accordionist Lucy Riddett was the heart of this SBS documentary episode, which followed her personal journey to uncover her Irish ancestry.

Featured Live Performance

A personal journey, a national broadcast, and a band at full tilt — it made for compelling television. When SBS followed Lucy Riddett as she traced her Irish roots for The Secret DNA of Us, her story led them naturally to her accordion prowess and the high energy Irish punk band she calls home.

The result: Double Shot Maggie captured on SBS, performing live at the Elephant & Castle in Geelong, on national television — proof that sometimes the best way to understand where you come from is to play to your roots: loud, fast, trad.

Our Gear or Yours — Either or Both

We travel with our own PA, mixer, and lighting for smaller rooms and run comfortably off house systems for larger stages. Full tech specs, stage plot, and line list available on request.

Stage

Minimum stage width: 4m recommended (can work with less)
Power: 2 × standard 10A GPOs minimum
Backdrop banner or animated projection file provided
We carry our own lighting rig if needed
Load-in time: 45–60 min standard setup
Soundcheck: 20 min minimum

PA / FOH — Self Contained as Needed

5 vocal microphones, full drum mic set
Stereo DI for accordion / keys
3 × instrument DI / direct feed options
Monitor wedges + IEMs
Behringer XR18 tablet-controlled digital mixer
Our sound engineer or yours

Flexible Format

2 or 3 × 45 min sets with 15 min break
Short format: 1 × 60 min or 1 × 75 min available
Flexible to venue requirements — just ask
50+ songs from ancient to contemporary, all full-on

Logistics

Based in Geelong, VIC
Regional & interstate travel: by arrangement
Public liability insurance: held
APRA AMCOS: registered
Prompt, reliable communication

This Band Is Built to Fill a Room

Meet the Band

Listen & Watch

Give Your Ears a Taste

Watch Them Live

On the Night

Straight from the Room

DSM in the Media

Our Gear or Yours — Either or Both

Stage

PA / FOH — Self Contained as Needed

Flexible Format

Logistics

Let's Make Something Happen