After scoring their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album, Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie, one of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness, announce their ‘C’est La Vie’ summer tour with a Custom House Square, Belfast show on Friday 9th August 2024. The huge 19-date tour will call at Margate, Southampton, Plymouth, Newcastle, …
Two Door Cinema Club have announced a massive concert for summer 2024 with a show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Thursday 15th August 2024. Mixing guitar-driven hooks with a dancey, electronic polish, Northern Ireland’s Two Door Cinema Club first gained attention with 2010’s Tourist History and singles like What You Know, Something Good Can Work …
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Ain’t My Vibe is the new single from Northern Irish singer/songwriter Michelle Dowd. This is Dowd’s third single of the year following the pop/soul inspired track Healing and the dance smash Love is Love. The song was co-produced by Dowd alongside frequent collaborator and producer, Paul McNeilly. “There’s a juxtaposition between the music and the …
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In a UK festival exclusive, the iconic British band Duran Duran has been unveiled as the headliners for the 2024 edition of the Latitude Festival. The announcement coincides with the release of the band’s critically acclaimed new gothic-themed album, Danse Macabre, which made its debut in the UK Top Five this week. The band is set to …
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Slothrust — the duo composed of principal songwriter, guitar player, and unrepentant aesthete Leah Wellbaum and drummer Will Gorin — announce their forthcoming EP entitled I Promise, out October 20. “I love secrets hidden in plain sight,” says Slothrust guitarist, singer and songwriter Leah Wellbaum. Approaching a decade since their fiercely innovative debut, Wellbaum and drummer/percussionist Will Gorin search for the keys to secrets with Slothrust as they pick at …
Having made a long-awaited return to the live stage this year with two sold-out gigs in Belfast and Derry, indie rock band The Minnows will play their third and final show of 2023 at The Playhouse Theatre in Portrush on Friday November 17. The Belfast-based band has confirmed that its headline performance at this year’s Atlantic Sessions will be their last …
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The Portico of Ards has a brand new festival coming up in 2024. From 1-10 March, the Feel Good Festival comes complete with candlelit concerts, laser lit gigs and feel good activities. The Feel Good Festival starts by swathing the grade A listed architecture of Portico in soft candlelight for two concerts on its first …
Searchlight Pictures Next Goal Wins, directed by Oscar® winner Taika Waititi, will open this year’s festival which takes place from Friday 17 – Sunday 26 November 2023. Q&A with Oscar®-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker will follow the screening of Raging Bull as part of Powell and Pressburger season, and Irish International talent is showcased with an …
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Hailing from Scotland, the award-winning Maxwell Quartet will perform across NI for the first time this November, with a performance in Bangor Castle on Friday 24th November. The tour is presented by Moving on Music. Now firmly regarded as one of the finest young string quartets around, Maxwell Quartet are a group in high demand. Performing …
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Peter Corry has once again exceeded all expectations in unveiling an exciting line-up for this year’s eagerly awaited “Christmas at the Cathedral”. Returning to the magnificent St Anne’s Cathedral, the show features an exceptional star of both Broadway and the West End, Rachel Tucker, as a special guest. Returning to her hometown of Belfast, Rachel will …
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Following 2023’s 10-year extravaganza, Country To Country returns for the start of another decade celebrating country music. Since 2013, C2C has become Europe’s premier destination to see the world’s best country artists and future stars. 2024 will see another host of incredible artists perform at The O2, London, The OVO Hydro Glasgow and, for the …
Bryan Adams has announced Dublin and Belfast dates as part of his 2024 So Happy It Hurts tour at 3Arena, Dublin on 21 May and The SSE Arena on 22 May. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 13 October at 9am. Bryan Adams has the reputation of being one the most exciting live musicians in …
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Famed Co. Down singer-songwriter Matt McGinn returns to Belfast on 20 October to preview a selection of tracks from his forthcoming album Behind Every Door , alongside other favourites. Released on 27 October, the album features upbeat, foot-stomping, melody-drenched songs with swirling fiddles, heart-wrenching ballads and uilleann pipes. While McGinn’s blend of folk, alt-country and soul and his personal, character-laden songwriting are in evidence, it’s his warm, husky …
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Some 231 years on, harp music resounds…..Harpers and historians join forces in Belfast and Dublin to celebrate the Irish harping tradition. Now in its second year Harps Alive (Harps Alive│An Chruit Bheo│Harps Leevin) is a cross border collaborative festival, which brings together the finest harpers from across the island to celebrate the significance of the …
The grand finale of Music in the Parks is taking place in the grounds of City Hall on Saturday 30 September. Organised by Belfast City Council, ‘Groove in the City’ will feature a range of live music from 12.30pm to 5pm. There will be performances by: String Ninjas Wookalily Kerry Fearon Belfast Groove Collective Belfast …
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Following the huge success of 2022’s rapturously received 40 Years Of Hits Tour – and the recent announcement of Australian and New Zealand tour dates for early next year, Simple Minds announce the March UK and Ireland leg of their Global Tour 2024 which includes a date at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 19 March. …
BBC Introducing, in association with Belfast International Arts Festival, has announced its flagship music discovery event, BBC Introducing Live, will make its Northern Ireland debut this October. This year’s edition of BBC Introducing Live is taking place across the UK from Wednesday 11 – Saturday 14 October and promises to be bigger, bolder, and more …
In only a matter of weeks food and music fans can look forward to a weekend of fabulous culinary delights and live music at the Eats and Beats festival. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, Newcastle in County Down will host the free Eats and Beats festival on Saturday 2 and Sunday …
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Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lee Rogers has issued a brand new single entitled Peace Of Mind, his first solo recording since the release of a long-awaited second album of Americana-tinged songs entitled Gameblood in mid-2022. “I wrote Peace Of Mind as a positive song about relationships,” states Rogers. “We are always so good at writing and …
Three local acts to play at prestigious English heavy metal festival Northern Ireland’s heaviest and hardest will play at premier English heavy metal festival this coming weekend, alongside superstar bands Killswitch Engage, Megadeth and Helloween. Cookstown’s Acid Age, Doagh’s Skypilot and Belfast’s Wild Heat play Bloodstock Open Air, which will see 20,000 fans of extreme …
Northern Ireland public transport provider Translink has announced the shortlist for its Translink Sessions music competition which was launched earlier this summer to search for local, unsigned music talent. After a robust judging process where each artist had to submit an original song based around the theme of connections a panel of industry experts have …
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Singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop has issued his 2020 EP Born Uncool on CD format. A sonic left-turn that melded the sounds of his previous acoustic and roots offerings with electronic soundscapes, it was recorded and self-produced at his home studio in Belfast during the first lockdown. It was also a collection of songs that provided the …
Five opera singers selected from applications from across the island of Ireland will be travelling to Glenarm at the end of August for three days of intensive coaching before taking part in an exciting live competition in front of a live audience and jury panel. The evening will be hosted by NI Opera’s Patron, broadcaster …
Sundays on the Maritime Mile are back this year, offering free musical performances every Sunday throughout August between 12 noon and 5pm at various locations along Belfast’s Maritime Mile. Facilitated by Maritime Belfast Trust, the charity responsible for preserving and promoting Belfast’s maritime heritage, and programmed by local festival organiser Snow Water, Sundays on the Maritime Mile features some …
Belfast’s Waterfront Comes Alive With Free Music This August Read More »
Asda Dundonald Checkout Operator colleagues, David Cox and Joyce Edgar have been commended for their involvement in the Belfast Community Gospel Choir. The duo that works and perform together recently took to the stage in the organisations latest production of Joy! Joy! Joy! a fun filled spring show that was held at the Ulster Hall, …
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Northern Ireland’s only specialist retailer for DJ and music production equipment has doubled in size at Mallusk Enterprise Park. AudioLevel – which is owned and operated by top local DJ and entrepreneur Craig Dalzell – has seen sustained growth since opening at the fully-let business park north of Belfast in December 2018. The shop has …
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It’s been 36 years since he first shot to fame, yet Rick Astley is now arguably a more prominent force in popular culture than he ever was. The endearingly boyish 57-year-old is still winning over new fans, whether he’s performing with Foo Fighters, Take That or Blossoms; becoming an unlikely social media sensation; or simply embracing the unending love that greets …
Rick Astley To Play The SSE Arena Belfast Next Spring Read More »
The Raven Age have announced their highly anticipated third album Blood Omen. Out July 7th, it is their first record with Music For Nations/Sony Music. The album is available to pre-order now here. Having established their name as one of the finest in modern British metal, thanks to two brilliant albums, 2019’s Conspiracy and Darkness …
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Half Marathon runners and non-runners alike are to celebrate the finale of a weekend of running on Sunday 27 August, with an evening of music as the Clearer Water Antrim Coast Half Marathon Live Lounge boasts headliner, Tony Hadley. Celebrating over 40 years in music, the 63 year old will be performing songs from his solo …
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of their critically acclaimed debut album Permission To Land, legendary British rock band The Darkness have announced details of their brand new tour, which features shows at The Telegraph Building Belfast on Saturday 2 December and 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Sunday 3 December 2023. Of the …
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Things are heating up this summer with the launch of Translink Sessions: Sounds of Summer – a search for local, unsigned music talent, in partnership with the Oh Yeah Music Centre and Q Radio. The music competition is calling for musicians of all styles and genres, from solo singers to five-piece bands; rappers to rock …
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The Eastside Arts Festival is set to run for 10 days from the end of this month. Taking place from July 27 there will be a whole host of comedy, live music, art, theatre and everything in between. According to organisers: “The festival will host events in the unique surrounds of heritage venues such as Titanic …
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London, UK, 20th June 2023 –Taylor Swift announced additional dates to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour today. The UK & Europe leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will kick off on 9 May 2024 in Paris and wrap up on 17 August 2024 in London. See below for the full list of dates. To help tickets reach the hands …
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The pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, energetic pub sessions, and Ireland’s fastest growing summer school of traditional music, will take place across Belfast UNESCO City of Music this July – and everyone is welcome. Funded by Belfast City Council, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Tourism NI and in partnership with Ulster University, Belfast …
Hozier has announced the details of his Unreal Unearth Tour for December 2023 which includes huge shows at Liverpool M&S Bank Arena on Sunday 10 December, London Wembley OVO Arena on Friday 15 December and The SSE Arena, Belfast on Sunday 17 December. Hozier will be joined by special guests The Last Dinner Party. After a four year …
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Irish band Picture This are returning to Belfast this Autumn in support of their new album, Parked Car Conversations. Set to be released on September 29, the group’s fourth studio album comes after the success of their 2021 album Life in Colour. Originally from County Kildare, the rock band are set to tour the UK …
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Lukas Nelson and Promise Of The Real (POTR) are bringing rock ‘n’ roll to the Ulster Hall on June 22. One of the most in-demand bands in the industry, the band consists of frontman Lukas Nelson as well as the remaining members who make up the Promise Of The Real. Bassist Corey McCormick, drummer Anthony …
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Local musical group, Fortwilliam Musical Society, will be rocking Crumlin Road Gaol on Friday 10 June with their “Rock the Jailhouse” concert. The award-winning company, who practice in North Belfast, will perform their rock and roll gig in the 5-star visitor attraction Crumlin Road Gaol next week. The concert programme caters to a variety of …
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Fans are set for a magical music tour after details of the 14th annual Belfast City Blues Festival were unveiled earlier yesterday at Kelly’s Cellars. The multi award winning festival is lined up for 23-25 June, with Guinness continuing their support as main sponsor. Internationally acclaimed artists and the cream of local talent including Pat …
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