CMAT joins Yard Act, Nish Kumar and Phill Jupitus to cover 'Chumbawumba'

Dublin pop icon CMAT took to the stage on Tuesday night in Leeds alongside Yard Act for the band's hometown gig, alongside British comics Nish Kumar and Phill Jupitus.

The show was part of the ongoing five-night residency for the native Leeds rock at the Brudenell Social Club, taking place from May 8-12.

Fans were treated to a unique collection of special guests accompanying the band, including the Dublin global pop star and some famous faces from the world of comedy.

CMAT, Nish Kumar and Phill Jupitus joined Yard Act on stage for an original cover of Chumbawumba’s song ‘Tubthumping’, which proved to be popular with the attending crowd.

a @cmatbaby, @MrNishKumar, @YardActBand and phil jupitus walk into a bar… what happens? a cover of chumbawumba tubthumping obviously pic.twitter.com/U2kTrRylnw

— emily pilbeam (@empilbeam) May 10, 2023

According to various tweets from fans attending the special event, Nish Kumar opened the show, at saxophonist on stage was made to "do requests" during the band's performance, and the band ended with their new star-studded cover of 'Tubthumping'.

Following the performance, comedian Phill Jupitus also announced this would be his last live performance.

I was too lost in the moment to take any photos or videos last night - I'm so glad I took a punt on the mystery date of @YardActBand's @Nath_Brudenell residency.

Setlist madness! Chumbawamba! Bears! Crows! Solos! Actual Phill Jupitus' final stand-up show!

What a night! pic.twitter.com/hN0e9eEBqR

— Division Order (@divisionorderuk) May 9, 2023

In a previous interview with ABC's Double J, Yard Act frontman James Smith had high praise for CMAT, recommending her to readers for her "very modern approach to the country genre".

"She does it with such a great sense of humour. Her live shows are really funny. Big fan of her, she is amazing," Smith told Double J.

Smith revealed in another recent interview with Hot Press that the band enjoy performing in Ireland, and are excited to return after playing in Whelan's last March.

"Great crowd, and then we ended up having a lock in after. I can’t really remember the concept of the conversations we were having but it was all in good spirit. It was wicked. I’m excited to come back."

Following the release of her latest music video for 'Whatever's Inconvenient' and kickstarting her second album campaign, CMAT will be treating fans to plenty of new songs and performances this summer.

CMAT is performing at 10 upcoming shows across the UK, tickets can be found here.