Join Chordblossom on 27th May 2022 in the Black Box, Belfast as they come together with eight rising artists to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Established in 2012, Chordblossom have remained dedicated to showcasing the…
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With live entertainment back and better than ever, we’ve compiled a list of 6 upcoming gigs making their way to Belfast. Kae Tempest 3rd May 2022, Cathedral Quarter Festival Tickets: https://cqaf.ticketsolve.com/shows/873630667 Known as a performance…
There is only one place to be this May Bank Holiday Weekend – Belfast’s newest outdoor events spot, Dox Square at Cargo. Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter, events promoters Dox Square are hosting a…
BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum selling musician George Ezra will release his hugely infectious new single Green Green Grass, the second song to be lifted from his forthcoming new album Gold Rush Kid, on 10 June via Columbia Records. The…
Although small, there’s no doubt about it that Northern Ireland is a country full of talent just waiting to be discovered. Here are 5 Northern Irish music artists to look out for this year: Lucy…
After a two year wait and numerous rescheduled dates, The Lovely Eggs eventually join us at the Ulster Sports Club Belfast on Thursday 28th April. The lo-fi psychedelic punk rock duo are a husband and wife…
One of Northern Ireland’s most dynamic festivals – The 22nd Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival – is back, live and unleashed, from 28 April – 8 May. Nearly 150 events in a variety of venues across…
Carrickfergus singer songwriter Lee Rogers has released his latest single Everytime. The single is taken from his forthcoming album Gameblood which comes out on May 13. Hailing from Carrickfergus, Lee Rogers spent his formative years…
Northern Ireland’s drag Queen of the World to front BBC show After winning BBC Three’s Drag Race UK’s versus The World Northern Ireland’s Blu Hydrangea will host Stitch, Please!, a three-part BBC series. Contestants, under…
Today, April 15, Boyzlife give another taste of their new sound with ‘All This Time’. Stream ‘All This Time’ Here. Bursting with modern pop sounds and 90s influenced guitar riffs, the upbeat track serves as the latest preview of Boyzlife’s upcoming…
Belfast-based Minnows resurface with new single and video from ‘Californian Poppy’ album BELFAST-based indie rock band The Minnows have resurfaced again with a new single and video from last year’s critically acclaimed ‘Californian Poppy’ album. Entitled ‘Come…
In these trying times, we have to try our best to take care of ourselves. Since we are in the face of a global pandemic, it is expected that we must protect ourselves against the…
“No one really knows me yet, but they’re going to.” Antrim based KALLA released his new single ‘SOUL’ on 2nd March 2022 as a reintroduction to his sound and precursor for upcoming releases. Despite being…
Whether it’s Fairytale of New York, Frosty the Snowman, or Santa Claus is Coming to Town, we all have our favourite Christmas songs. But it turns out dogs also have their Yuletide go-tos, according to…
The Cure have announced their return to Belfast next year. The rock band are setting off across the UK and Europe in 2022 with a 44 show tour across 22 countries. They will play The…
When the Pogues lost out on the 1987 Christmas Number 1 to the Pet Shop Boys, Shane MacGowan ungraciously said they’d been ‘beaten by two queens and a drum machine’. Now, however, the punk band…
BTS have announced they’re taking ‘an extended period of rest’ to recharge. The South Korean boy band have been touring in support of their latest album — but their management say they will ‘recharge and…
BBC One has confirmed an all-star line up for its 2021/2022 New Year’s Eve concerts. The BBC will see out 2021 with a music extravaganza, announcing two 30-minute shows either side of midnight. The Big…
Dave took home the top prize at this year’s Mobo Awards, winning best album for his second record, We’re All Alone In This Together. Rapper Little Simz won best female, in recognition of her triumphant…
Women dominate the BBC’s Sound Of 2022 list, which tips new music for success in the coming year. Eight of the 10 nominees are female – including pop provocateur Baby Queen and quirky indie band…
The Cure have just announced details for their upcoming 2022 European Tour with 44 shows across 22 countries – including shows in Dublin’s 3Arena on 1 December and The SSE Arena, Belfast on 2 December…
Olivia Rodrigo songs were the top two most streamed tracks in the UK this year – according to Apple Music. Her track Good 4 U was the most popular, and her debut single Drivers Licence…
ABBA have released their first ever festive single and will hope to beat Adele to the Christmas No 1 spot. Abba are today releasing Little Things, taken from Voyage, which was the band’s 10th UK…
Little Mix will be taking a break next year to work on ‘other projects’, they announced last night. Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall broke the news on their official Instagram account, sharing a…
Boyband Blue are set to play Belfast’s Waterfront Hall next year as part of their Heart and Soul tour. The tour will see all four original members play 14 shows across the UK to celebrate…
Spotify users have been given a rundown of their listening habits, in the annual “wrapped” feature. Dua Lipa is the UK’s most streamed artist, ahead of Ed Sheeran. Top globally this year – with more…
The BRIT Awards have scrapped their male and female categories, replacing the gender-specific awards with a single Artist of the Year gong. February’s ceremony is likely to see Adele up against Ed Sheeran for the…
Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny were among the most-streamed artists of 2021, according to figures from Apple Music and Spotify. But it was newcomer Olivia Rodrigo who took the top spot in the…
X-Factor icon, Leona Lewis is marking her pop come-back by launching Downtown Radio’s switch to 100% Christmas Music on the 1st of December as the station flips to a totally festive playlist for the third…
Adele’s new album has become the fastest-selling of 2021 in its first week. 30 overtook ABBA’s Voyage with 261,000 sales. It’s Adele’s fourth UK No1 album, a record for a female act and her previous…
International superstars, BTS were the big winners at Sunday’s American Music Awards, picking up three prizes including artist of the year. The South Korean band also took home best pop group for the third year…
It’s still November, but Mariah Carey and Wham! have already leapt back into the Top 10. The festive classics All I Want For Christmas is You and Last Christmas are set to make their annual…
Friend’s star Courteney Cox has congratulated Northern Ireland Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid after his recent Grammy nomination. The Derry songwriter was nominated for work he did on Ed Sheeran’s hit Bad Habits. Speaking of…
Belfast singer songwriter Anthony Toner will play Belfast’s Empire Music Hall on Sunday November 28 as part of the Songs for Ronnie – a gig remembering the late Ronnie Purvis, with a line up including…
Former Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle has revealed that she had a passport thrown at her during a recent gig in Belfast. In an interview with Metro, the singer said it happened at a gig…
After taking a year-long hiatus, the Queen Be, Beyoncé, is back with a new single from the ‘King Richard’ soundtrack. Dropping the single on November 12, loyal fans of the pop icon were pleased to…
The BRIT Awards have scrapped their male and female categories, replacing the gender-specific awards with a single Artist of the Year gong. February’s ceremony is likely to see Adele up against Ed Sheeran for the…
Adele went straight to task with the release of her new album, 30. She managed to persuade streaming giant Spotify to remove the shuffle button as the default option with albums, meaning fans have to…
Local singer Janet Devlin has revisited ‘Your Song’ 10 years after her appearance on The X Factor. The County Tyrone musician finished in 5th place on the reality series back in 2011 after her cover…
It’s been confirmed that Garth Brooks will play Dublin’s Croke Park next year. The American Country superstar was due to perform to 400,000 fans back in 2014, however, all 5 shows were cancelled after Dublin…
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has said that he was ‘honoured’ to be a ‘small part’ of Taylor Swift’s latest re-recorded album, Red (Taylor’s Version). The Bangor man co-wrote ‘The Last Time’ along with Swift,…
Northern Irish singer, JC Stewart, said that attending the EMAs was a ‘dream come true’. The Maghera man busked outside the event 10 years prior when the MTV European Music Awards were held in Belfast….
Ed Sheeran emerged from MTV’s Europe Music Awards as a double winner last night. He scooped best artist and best song for his single Bad Habits. Ed Sheeran, Yungblud and Eurovision winner Måneskin were among…
It’s official … Diana Ross will perform at Glastonbury for the first time next year. She’ll play the festival’s popular legends slot on Sunday afternoon next summer. Taylor Swift is also rumoured to be re-confirmed…
Belfast has been awarded the coveted City of Music status by UNESCO celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage and recognising the importance of music to its future. Belfast is only the third city in the…
Singer Van Morrison is being sued by Health Minister Robin Swann for libel over outbursts made earlier this year. The 76-year-old repeatedly called the politician ‘dangerous’ after a last-minute cancellation of his show at the…
The dress worn by Amy Winehouse during her final stage performance has sold for more than £180,000 at an auction of the late singer’s estate. The entire sale raised more than £3million from over 800…
Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John are being tipped to get the Christmas number one. They’ve paired up for three festive tracks including Merry Christmas, which is a 7/4 joint-favourite. YouTuber LadBaby has been given…
Concert promoter Harvey Goldsmith has hit out at the cost of Adele’s gig tickets, with some priced at £579. General admission for the star’s London shows in July next year is £90, which the veteran…
The drinks should be on Ed Sheeran — he’s been named the country’s richest star under 31 for the third year in a row. With his album = now out, and its accompanying singles soaring…
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