The LaFontaines Saturday 22nd September 2018 McHughs Basement, Belfast Tickets £10 + fees on sale Thursday @ 5pm – buy yours here Proving one of the most exciting bands emerging from Scotland, The LaFontaines deliver a unique sound that fuses … Continue reading The LaFontaines announce show at McHughs, Belfast
The Sherlocks Wednesday 17th October 2018 McHughs Basement, Belfast Tickets priced £11+fees on sale on Friday @9am – buy yours here The Sherlocks are a British Indie/Alternative band from Sheffield. The band consists of two sets of brothers, Kiaran (Vocals … Continue reading The Sherlocks announce headline show at McHughs, Belfast
On Friday 6th April 2018, Gigging NI hosted two of Northern Ireland’s brightest young acts – Rebekah Fitch & ROE. Supported by brand new acts Ex-Isles and Conor Maley, the two female musicians showed the crowd exactly why everyone is keeping close tabs … Continue reading Photos: Rebekah Fitch & ROE – McHugh’s Basement
Rebekah Fitch ROE + Ex-Isles & Conor Maley Friday 6th April 2018 McHugh’s Basement, Belfast Tickets £6 +bf on sale now – buy yours here. Rebekah Fitch and her live band will headline at the McHugh’s Basement on Friday 6th … Continue reading Rebekah Fitch to headline at McHugh’s Basement this April
Irish three piece Wyvern Lingo are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Thursday 1st March 2018. The band recently announced the release of their new single ‘Out Of My Hands’, their most politicised song to … Continue reading Wyvern Lingo return to Belfast for headline McHugh’s show
Critically acclaimed Northern Ireland artist Pat Dam Symth has just announced a headline Belfast show at McHugh’s Basement Bar on October 20th 2017. Pat Dam Smyth will be touring in support of recent August 2017 EP release ‘Goodbye Berlin’ out … Continue reading Pat Dam Smyth to play at McHugh’s this October
Fresh from a triumphant support slot at what could easily prove to be the gig of the year – Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes at Oh Yeah! Music Centre – Fangclub were back in Belfast on Sunday night, calling in … Continue reading Review: Fangclub – McHugh’s Basement, Belfast
Ben Ottewell, singer/songwriter in the successful British rock band Gomez has announced a headline show at McHughs Basement, Belfast on June 04th 2017. Ben released his solo albums “Shapes & Shadows” (2011) and “Rattlebag” (2014). As a singer and lead guitarist in rock … Continue reading Ben Ottewell (Gomez) announces Belfast headline show at McHughs Basement
We are living within another golden decade of impressive singer-songwriters and with the massive successes of Ed Sheeran, Passenger and Hozier, the trend doesn’t seem to be ending soon. Step forward, Dan Owen. In 2013, BBC described him as a ‘voice beyond his years’ … Continue reading Interview: Dan Owen
Shrewsbury singer-songwriter Dan Owen is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Tuesday 13th December 2016. Dan will be releasing his brand new EP Open Hands and Enemies on October 26th, following the huge success of … Continue reading Dan Owen to play at McHugh’s Basement this December
McHughs Bar is a 1711 Georgian hostelry with a haunted basement.* They play a lot of music down there in the basement in McHughs. Maybe it helps ease those souls that never managed to leave. This Is The Kit will … Continue reading Live Review: This Is The Kit Calms The Spirits In McHughs
British Alternative folk rock musician This Is The Kit announced a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Belfast on Thursday April 07th. The beloved musical project of one Kate Stables, This Is The Kit released her third album Bashed Out in 2015. Produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, it was … Continue reading CLOSED: 2x tickets to see This Is The Kit at McHughs
This Is the Kit is returning to Belfast in April, bringing us music from their latest album Bashed Up, and a host of beauties from previous years. The music collective has been described as understated folk rock. They’ve also been … Continue reading Interview: This Is The Kit on What’s In Store At Their April Gig
British Alternative folk rock musician This Is The Kit is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Belfast on Thursday April 07th. The beloved musical project of one Kate Stables, This Is The Kit released her third album Bashed Out in 2015. Produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, … Continue reading This Is The Kit to play at McHugh’s Basement in April
Critically acclaimed english folk pop band The Drink has announced a Belfast headline show in McHugh’s Basement on January 22nd 2016. Playing things safe has never been The Drink’s philosophy. Throughout the trio’s evolution, their gloriously off-kilter guitar pop melodies … Continue reading English folk pop band The Drink to play at McHughs
Critics Choice nominated New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based Marlon Williams announces his debut Belfast show on Saturday 24 October at McHughs Basement Bar. The acclaimed artist was described by Billboard Magazine as having ‘The voice of an angel’ and is hotly tipped … Continue reading CLOSED: 2x tickets to Marlon Williams at McHugh’s Basement
After over a year of gigging around his home-town and sharing the stage with acts such as international folk singer-songwriter Chuck Ragan and Ex-Stiff Little Fingers member Henry Cluney, Belfast based singer-songwriter Darren Hill is set to launch his second … Continue reading Darren Hill “Hand of a Wolf” EP launch in McHughs
Jon Allen has confirmed a show in McHugh’s Basement on Sunday 24th May 2015. Jon Allen has a voice you don’t forget. Just ask Jools Holland, who demanded Jon appear on “Later…” after hearing him on the radio. It was … Continue reading Jon Allen set to appear along with Michael Mormecha in May
Advertised as the Echo Raptors Christmas Show, it was perfect timing for a gig in a small venue, with a great sound, the atmosphere was laid back with people in holiday mode as the DJ warmed the crowd up with … Continue reading LIVE: Echo Raptors – McHughs Basement
Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz are solemn characters. Their music is solemn, their stage presence is august and their appearance is understated. They’re not talkers. It is their voices and their musical talents that are on stage at McHugh’s Basement bar … Continue reading LIVE: Lily and Madeleine – McHughs Basement, Belfast
Wyvern Lingo have announced a show at McHughs Basement for Friday 20th February. Together, they are a musical force to be reckoned with. Proving that there is no substitute for experience, the band’s perfect synchronicity and angelic harmonies are a … Continue reading Hozier support Wyvern Lingo announce own Belfast show
Internationally acclaimed poet and spoken word artist Hollie McNish has announced a show in McHughs Basement on 14th May 2015. At a time when the live entertainment industry is saturated with acts that are formulaic and predictable, internationally acclaimed poet and spoken word artist Hollie McNish is a breath of fresh air. Reciting words of love, politics, race, breasts and all that comes in between, Hollie’s poems captivate and move audiences to feel something that is sorely lacking in the industry today. Coming 1st in the UK Slam Poetry Finals and 3rd in the World Poetry Slam Finals, Hollie broke into the mainstream via … Continue reading Hollie McNish announces McHughs Belfast show
The fast-rising country pop duo The Shires took time from their busy touring and recording schedules to chat with GiggingNI’s Noelle Ellis ahead of their November 20 show at McHughs in Belfast. This is country music history in the making … Continue reading INTERVIEW: The Shires
Brooklyn folk rock band Woods came to Belfast on a warm early autumn night, with their new album With Light And With Love in their back pocket. Dublin band Jet Setter jumped on ship first. The energy was apparent from … Continue reading LIVE: Woods and Jetter – McHughs Basement, Belfast
