Theatre & Events
MPI Artists presents
Frances Black Live in Concert
Frances Black
Professional Singer, founder of The RISE Foundation and Independent Senator
in Seanad Eireann
Frances Black is an award-winning Irish singer. A pure vocal tone and an energetic
stage presence has made Frances one of Ireland’s most popular singers. Frances first solo album Talk to Me became an instant hit when released in 1994, it
spent eight weeks at number one in her native Ireland. Since then she has released many award winning albums and continues to tour and
perform around the world.
In 2009 Frances founded a charitable organisation that is very close to her heart
called The RISE Foundation. The RISE Foundation is an organisation set up to
support family members who have a loved one with an alcohol, drug, or gambling
problem.
Frances divides her time between touring and running the charity.
In January 2016 Frances was nominated by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
(IBI) in the industrial and commercial panel as a candidate for the Seanad elections.
She campaigned for three months and almost topped the poll.
Frances was honoured to be elected to the 25th Seanad Éireann and was the first
female Independent to be elected in the panel system to Seanad Éireann in the
history of the State.
Senator Frances Black is now working in Leinster House on issues that are close to
her heart.
The Senator is passionate about being a voice for the vulnerable by collaborating
with organisations within the voluntary and charity sector.