About this release
This heartfelt story charts singer-songwriter Mic Christopher's humble beginnings busking on the streets of Dublin, his rise to rock star, the near fatal accident that left him inches from death, through to his final year where he led an entire generation of Irish musicians onto fame, success and new artistic highs. Mic Christopher and his music touched and inspired a generation of Irish talent, galvanizing his friends into following their dreams and sending them onto great success.
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Disc 1
BD
Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story (2019)
101 min
Documentary
This heartfelt story charts singer-songwriter Mic Christopher's humble beginnings busking on the streets of Dublin, his rise to rock star, the near fatal accident that nearly left him millimeters from death, through to his final year where he lead an entire generation of Irish musicians onto fame, success and new artistic highs. Told through the eyes of those whose lives he touched (Oscar-winner Glen Hansard, writer/actor Sharon Horgan, Mike Scott of The Waterboys, Bronagh Gallagher, Josh Ritter, Lisa Hannigan, Rónán Ó'Snodaigh and many more. This epic story of extraordinary music and friendship will both touch and inspire.
Credits
Director
Alan Leonard
Writer
Alan Leonard
Niall Carver
Cast
Glen Hansard
Sharon Horgan
Bronagh Gallagher
Josh Ritter
Ronán Ó'Snodaigh
Paddy Casey
Maureen Christopher
Harry Christopher
Vaun Christopher
Karl Odlum
Cinematographer
Fiona Graham
Producer
Niall Carver
Fiona Graham
Alan Leonard
Disc 2
DVDHeyday - The Mic Christopher Story (2019)
101 min
Documentary
This heartfelt story charts singer-songwriter Mic Christopher's humble beginnings busking on the streets of Dublin, his rise to rock star, the near fatal accident that nearly left him millimeters from death, through to his final year where he lead an entire generation of Irish musicians onto fame, success and new artistic highs. Told through the eyes of those whose lives he touched (Oscar-winner Glen Hansard, writer/actor Sharon Horgan, Mike Scott of The Waterboys, Bronagh Gallagher, Josh Ritter, Lisa Hannigan, Rónán Ó'Snodaigh and many more. This epic story of extraordinary music and friendship will both touch and inspire.
Credits
Director
Alan Leonard
Writer
Alan Leonard
Niall Carver
Cast
Glen Hansard
Sharon Horgan
Bronagh Gallagher
Josh Ritter
Ronán Ó'Snodaigh
Paddy Casey
Maureen Christopher
Harry Christopher
Vaun Christopher
Karl Odlum
Cinematographer
Fiona Graham
Producer
Niall Carver
Fiona Graham
Alan Leonard
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 17, 2026