Biography

In 1997 Marc represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest & came a credible second with ‘Mysterious Woman’.

Marc’s first self-titled album was released and 5 albums followed. ‘Meet Me Half Way’, ‘Once in your Life’, 'The Promise' ‘Now & Then’,  'A tribute to the music of John Denver’, which went to No.1 in the iTunes country charts. Marc is currently in the studio completing his 7th album ‘Lilac Road’ which is due for release this summer. It contains 4 number one singles!! 

On October 12th 1997 John Denver was tragically killed & the world lost one of its greatest singer/ songwriters. Marc performs his critically acclaimed and award winning show 'A tribute to the music of John Denver'. The show is a full multimedia journey through John Denver's life and music.
He performs all the hits including 'Annie's Song', 'Leaving on a jet plane', 'Take me home country roads', 'Some days are diamonds', 'Calypso', ' Thank God I'm a country boy'....
The show has been a huge success here in Ireland, selling out theatres, including the National Concert Hall, Dublin on two occasions. It toured in the UK, Germany, Brussels, Australia, Denver's home town Colorado. Marc performed the Show in Sri Lanka in 2018.

He made a return visit to Colorado where he was invited to perform at the John Denver Celebrations in Aspen.
Marc was the recipient of the Sunday World 'Solo Artist of the Year' award. The Sunday World & Tipp FM, have once again awarded him, for his interpretation of John Denver's music

Marc presented, 'The Marc Roberts Show' on 'Keep it country tv'. His show a unique blend of country music, one hit wonders & interviews with radio presenters. A weekly fix of feel good music.

Marc has co-written with many top songwriters...Brian Kennedy, Charlie McGettigan, Jimmy MacCarthy, Darren Holden, Billy Farrell, Ben Mills, Derek Ryan, Grammy Nominee Billy Yates, Max T. Barnes & Daniel O'Donnell. With Daniel, Marc has co written and recorded 15 songs and has had a top 20 hit in the UK singles charts. He was awarded 4 platinum discs.

Big Mountain Productions and TG4 showcased the biggest acts in country music in the intimate setting of the Old Town Hall in Newry. Marc co-presented 3 series of this TV show, 'Opry an Íuir'. He mentors the special guests, helps to pick their songs and produces the final product.

Marc is a presenter with ‘Galway Bay FM’.
His weekend breakfast shows 'The Feel Good Breakfast’, are exactly as it says, feel good music from the last three decades! He's on air every Saturday & Sunday morning 8-11am. 

This year, 2024,  'Trad On The Prom' will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Marc has been a special guest on this award winning show since its inception. It’s established as the Number One Show in Ireland on Trip Advisor & commands audiences from all over the world from May to September, in Leisureland theatre, Galway.