PINS for Belfast – The Who, Where & When
Who? The all-female English rock band PINS was formed in Mancester seven years ago and consists of singer/guitarist Faith Vern, guitarist Lois MacDonald and keyboard/guitarist Kyoko Swan. They have described their influences as My Bloody Valentine, Jesus and Mary Chain, and Hole as influences. They are … Continue reading PINS for Belfast – The Who, Where & When
Get to Know: Cheylene Murphy
She has been a frequent in many acts over the last few years and is now performing with Belfast-based Beauty Sleep. You can spot her usually behind a keyboard or rocking it out on the keytar. If you’re a frequent … Continue reading Get to Know: Cheylene Murphy
Davy Watson to perform with Ulster Orchestra at Ulster Hall, Belfast
Davy Watson and Ulster Orchestra 31st August 2018 Ulster Hall, Belfast Tickets £12 on sale now, buy yours here Belfast singer-songwriter, Davy Watson, will perform with the Ulster Orchestra in the magnificent surroundings of Belfast’s Ulster Hall. The performance is … Continue reading Davy Watson to perform with Ulster Orchestra at Ulster Hall, Belfast
Review: Devildriver – Limelight 2, Belfast
Festival season has often been a good time for Belfast and Dublin with many bands needing to fill in their sparse schedules with midweek club shows all across Europe. On this occasion, Devildriver followed up their appearance at Bloodstock with … Continue reading Review: Devildriver – Limelight 2, Belfast
Review: Steven Page – Empire Music Hall, Belfast
Best known for his work with Canadian alternative pop-rock outfit Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page has long departed from the band and carved his own path. He’s teamed up with long-time collaborators Craig Northey of Odds and jolly cellist Kevin Fox … Continue reading Review: Steven Page – Empire Music Hall, Belfast
Artists announced for Hilden Beer & Music Festival this month
Over 20 artists will play Ireland’s longest running annual beer & music festival at Hilden Brewery, Lisburn over the bank holiday weekend from August 24th – 26th 2018. Now celebrating its 36th year and located at Ireland’s oldest independent brewery, the festival … Continue reading Artists announced for Hilden Beer & Music Festival this month
Stendhal Festival 2018 – Saturday’s Q&A
Unfortunately, whatever offertory was made to the weather gods on Friday, was not enough to appease them for the whole weekend. Saturday started out well enough, but by the evening took a turn for the worse and there were several … Continue reading Stendhal Festival 2018 – Saturday’s Q&A
The Chris Slade Timeline to hit the Limelight Belfast this November
The Chris Slade Timeline AC/DC Drummer aka Mr Thunderstruck The Limelight 2, Belfast Friday 09th November 2018 Tickets £20 are on sale now – buy yours here. THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE was formed in 2012 to celebrate CHRIS SLADE’s 50 year … Continue reading The Chris Slade Timeline to hit the Limelight Belfast this November
Photos: George Ezra, Hudson Taylor & Dan Caplen – CHSq, Belfast
To kick off this year’s CHSq festival located in Custom House Square was the ever popular George Ezra. With a fresh bunch of new tunes, and of course now-hits, Belfast was given a pretty good show of what’s left to come … Continue reading Photos: George Ezra, Hudson Taylor & Dan Caplen – CHSq, Belfast
Photos: Wednesday 13 & Combichrist – Limelight 2, Belfast
The live action from The Distortion Project’s show with Combichrist, Night Club and Wednesday 13. Photos by Adrian Knight. Continue reading Photos: Wednesday 13 & Combichrist – Limelight 2, Belfast
Stendhal Festival 2018 – Friday’s Q&A
Listening to Barra Best and Frank Mitchell earlier in the week, I feared that this year’s Stendhal Festival might be a bit of a wash out. In fact, even upon waking up yesterday morning, the outlook was decidedly grey. Still … Continue reading Stendhal Festival 2018 – Friday’s Q&A
Northern Ireland Music Prize 2018 to be held in the Ulster Hall
Now in its sixth year the Prize is an annual celebration of great new music from Northern Ireland, highlighting 12 shortlisted albums and promoting them to a wider audience. The event, which is coordinated by the Oh Yeah Music Centre, was established … Continue reading Northern Ireland Music Prize 2018 to be held in the Ulster Hall
Music Review: Ciara O’Neill – Arrow
Her Celtic folk roots still firmly in place along with the additional influences of Americana on this follow up LP to O’Neill’s debut Ebony Trail, Arrow, the sophomore offering from Ciara O’Neil displays a poise that shines through this out-of-the-box … Continue reading Music Review: Ciara O’Neill – Arrow
Get to Know: Amy Montgomery
She recently took Sunflowerfest by storm with her huge voice and already mixes with the likes of Northern Irish stalwart Michael Mormecha – a sign of good things, most will know. This busker-turned-musical idol has heads turning at every occasion and … Continue reading Get to Know: Amy Montgomery
UK punk duo Slaves announce return to the Limelight Belfast
Slaves + Amyl & The Sniffers & Lady Bird The Limelight 1, Belfast Tickets priced £18.50 +bf on sale Friday 10am – buy yours here. UK punk rock duo Slaves are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The … Continue reading UK punk duo Slaves announce return to the Limelight Belfast
Michael starring Ben tribute set for the Belfast Waterfront
Michael starring Ben 24th April 2019 Waterfront Hall, Belfast Tickets on sale Fri 10th Aug 9am – buy yours here. Michael starring Ben is the latest smash hit theatre production from renowned producer James Baker and features the UK’s ultimate … Continue reading Michael starring Ben tribute set for the Belfast Waterfront
Corrosion of Conformity to play at the Limelight Belfast
Corrosion of Conformity 24th October 2018 The Limelight, Belfast Tickets £20 + bf on sale now – buy yours here. Continue reading Corrosion of Conformity to play at the Limelight Belfast
Review: Bapper’s Gig – The Hill of the O’Neill
I never had the privilege of knowing Gary “Bapper” Morris, but listening to the many testimonials about him last night, I really wish I had. A local man, Bapper was a swimming instructor who died in January of this year … Continue reading Review: Bapper’s Gig – The Hill of the O’Neill
Saara Aalto to perform headline show at the Oh Yeah Centre
Saara Aalto 9th October 2018 Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast Tickets £14 + bf on sale now – buy yours here. Finnish showgirl and songwriter. Pop star & pianist Saara Aalto is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the … Continue reading Saara Aalto to perform headline show at the Oh Yeah Centre
Music Review: Tom Harte – Life, Love and Everything in Between EP
Best known as vocalist and lead guitarist for local hard rock big boys Trucker Diablo, Tom Harte has chugged on stage throughout Europe and the UK, even supporting legends like Foo Fighters and Thin Lizzy. Over the past ten years … Continue reading Music Review: Tom Harte – Life, Love and Everything in Between EP
Review: The Waterboys – Open House Festival, Bangor
There was something very pleasant about strolling into the Open House Festival’s outdoor venue beside the McKee Clock. The sun was just starting to drop over the marina and Amanda Agnew’s crystal clear voice was ringing out – all in … Continue reading Review: The Waterboys – Open House Festival, Bangor
Review: Songs of the People – American Bar, Belfast
The Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music began in 2017 and offers a diverse range of classes, talks, workshops and concerts, taking in the whole gamut of traditional music. We’re right in the middle of this year’s summer school and … Continue reading Review: Songs of the People – American Bar, Belfast
Fellow Pynins for Belfast – The Who, Where & When
Who? Oregon’s contemporary folk duo Fellow Pynins – comprised of Dani Aubert and Ian Van Ornum – return to the UK to re-trace their Irish roots with the promise of new material, stories and their unique twist of the traditional. Following the … Continue reading Fellow Pynins for Belfast – The Who, Where & When
Review: Iron Maiden & Killswitch Engage – The SSE Arena, Belfast
On a humid Thursday night in Belfast, a metal show rolled into town carrying one of the genre’s heavyweights in the form of titans Iron Maiden. When the show was rumoured and subsequently announced there was an excited tension in … Continue reading Review: Iron Maiden & Killswitch Engage – The SSE Arena, Belfast