Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, CMAT, opened the NOS Stage on the final day with a dose of madness, joy, and sensuality. The Irish singer-songwriter, known for her eccentric style, left no one indifferent.
CMAT combines humour and a lot of fun on stage with emotional lyrics, songs that leave no one indifferent, at once funny and moving.
This true entertainer opened the show at Passeio Maritimo de Algés with “Have Fun!”, “I Don’t Really Care for You,” “2 Wrecked 2 Care,” “Aw, Shoot!”, and “Take a Sexy Picture of Me.”
CMAT’s sound can be described as “arena pop for the 21st century.” Her songs are a fusion of Pop-Country, Indie Pop, Pop Rock, and Folk. She has a strong country influence, evident in her melodies, lyrics, and vocals, which often leads to her being compared to artists like Dolly Parton.
Her songs have an energy and attitude that fit perfectly into the indie scene, to which she adds elements of rock and folk to create a rich and multifaceted sound. CMAT stands out for her songwriting, addressing themes of heartbreak, loneliness, and self-discovery with brutal honesty and a quirky sense of humor.
She calls herself a “global pop star,” and her theatrical approach and campy (kitsch) aesthetic are integral to her artistic identity. The show concluded with “The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station,” “Running/Planning,” “I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!”, and “Stay for Something.”
Discography Highlights
- If My Wife New I’d Be Dead (2022): Her debut album, which received critical acclaim and reached number one on the Irish charts.
- Crazymad, for Me (2023): A more mature album that explores the end of a relationship in a more introspective way.
- Euro-Country (2025): His most recent album, released in August 2025.
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