Maureen has been singing with her sisters since she was 9 years old. Together they became one of Europe’s first girl band’s, The Nolans. Their success is legendary including phenomenal record sales worldwide, particularly in Japan where they sold more records than The Beatles! They have worked with some of the world’s most respected artistes including Frank Sinatra. The Nolans put an entire generation In the Mood for Dancing and in 2009 they reunited for the sell out "I'm in the Mood Again Tour".

The Nolans line up changed many times throughout the decades but there was one constant - Maureen who never left the group until they disbanded in 2005.

Maureen is a familiar face in musical theatre, and has received plaudits from critics and audience members alike. Respected as one of the best actresses to have played the part of Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers in the West End, she has also toured the country in a variety of productions – including Girls Behind and Footloose The Musical.

Maureen toured in 'Mum's The Word' with her sister Bernie and has previously done pantomimes alongside her sister Anne. In 2011 Maureen and Linda Nolan will be pantomime co-stars in London. Maureen loves to have her family around her and when she's not touring, she lives in Blackpool with her husband Ritchie.

Maureen & Ritchie married in 2010 at La Envía, Almeria in Spain after more than 20 years together. Maureen has one son, Danny and two beautiful grandchildren.