Mojo Fury Celebrate a Decade of Music at Belfast’s Limelight

Mojo Fury marked ten years as a live band with a proper birthday blowout at Belfast’s iconic Limelight, and the night delivered on every front. A fiercely loyal crowd packed the venue, ready to celebrate a decade of music, and were rewarded with a breathtaking set drawn from across the band’s back catalogue.

Fresh from a tour of Germany, Mojo Fury were joined by support acts Two Glass Eyes and The Emerald Armada, setting the tone for what would become an unforgettable homecoming show. From the moment We Should Just Run Away rang out, the energy in the room surged, sparking an electric reaction from an already fired-up audience (check out the official video by Darren Lee).

Mojo Fury’s catalogue is packed with high-energy tracks that are dynamic, varied, and never predictable. What continues to amaze is how faithfully their live performances mirror the precision and power of their recorded work—while somehow feeling even more visceral in the room. My personal highlight remains Safe in the Arms of the Sound. At a Mojo Fury gig, standing still simply isn’t an option; the sound is raucous yet melodic, reverberating through the foundations of the building.

Mojo Fury features Michael Mormecha, James Lyttle, Ciaran McGreevy, and Andrew Kearton, with previous members including Peter McCauley (Rams’ Pocket Radio).

For the night’s photography, I shot with both the Canon 5D paired with a 50mm lens and the Fujifilm X-T1 fitted with the excellent 27mm pancake lens. Music photography has traditionally been where I’ve leaned on a DSLR but that may be changing.

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The X-T1 and 27mm combination genuinely surprised me, and it’s telling that it became my preferred setup on the night (as reflected in the Flickr gallery). The 27mm is an often-overlooked lens in the Fujinon lineup, yet it proved to be a rock-solid performer at f/2.8. I shot JPG rather than RAW while waiting for full Lightroom support for X-T1 files. The viewfinder experience is a joy, and the compact form factor is perfect for tight venues with no photo pit.

The Mojo Fury 10th birthday party was a brilliant celebration, reaffirming the band’s place firmly on my favourites list. They are among the tightest live performers I’ve encountered each member an exceptional musician, with songwriting always at the core. If you get the chance to see Mojo Fury live, take it. Talent combined with sincerity has built a fiercely loyal following, including no shortage of respected local musicians.

Mojo Fury hail from the same city as Rams’ Pocket Radio and Kyle John Suckling, with a studio located less than a mile from the former home of Def Leppard guitar legend Vivian Campbell. Belfast may not always be recognised for its musical legacy, but it continues to produce serious talent.

When it comes to progressive indie music, it doesn’t get much better than Mojo Fury. Their recorded EPs and albums are outstanding, but it’s in the live setting where they truly shine. The 10th birthday bash was both a celebration of the past decade and a compelling glimpse of what lies ahead.

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