Conor Kinahan

With a camera in his hand from an early age and a veteran photo journalist in the UK and Irish music scene, Conor is the senior photographer for XS Noize.
IN FOCUS: Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast

IN FOCUS: Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast

Following his largest ever SOLD OUT Belfast show to date at Belsonic in Ormeau Park, Dermot Kennedy returned last night…

3 years ago

IN FOCUS: The Script + Becky Hill @ SSE Arena Belfast

The Script took a sold-out SSE Arena on a visually stunning, sonic experience, with the incredible Becky Hill Supporting, our…

4 years ago

GUISE release video for ‘BROTHER IN ARMS’

With the release of their first EP in 5 years just around the corner, GUISE, are pleased to present the…

4 years ago

REEVAH releases New Single ‘WEIGHT OF THE WORLD’

Derry based Indie-folk artist Reevah is pleased to share her new, powerful single, Weight of the world. Tipped as 'Hot…

4 years ago

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release New Track ‘COME ON OUTSIDE’

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are back at it again releasing a single  from their forthcoming EP 'Blue Moon Rising'…

4 years ago

AVA FESTIVAL Releases Exciting First look at New Multi-Stage Festival at Belfast’s Boucher Playing Fields.

After announcing its largest line-up to date with headliners such as Orbital, Denis Sulta, and the long-awaited return of Laurent…

4 years ago

NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast

Niall Horan has confirmed a return to Belfast as part of his ‘NICE TO MEET YA’ Tour with a Show…

4 years ago

TEXAS announce Headline Show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast

Scottish pop rock sensation, Texas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Tuesday 06th…

4 years ago

GORILLAZ release Second Episode of SONG MACHINE

Gorillaz are once again disrupting the paradigm and breaking convention in their round the back door fashion with Song Machine,…

4 years ago

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT Unveils New Album”UNFOLLOW THE RULES”

Singer-songwriter supreme Rufus Wainwright has announced the release of his long awaited new album "UNFOLLOW THE RULES", his ninth studio…

4 years ago

LAURA JAMES releases her new single: YOU ARE LOVED

If the late-winter blues are getting you down then you'll be relieved to hear that the devastatingly poignant new track You Are…

4 years ago

BEANS ON TOAST announces “Coming to a Town Near You” UK TOUR

Although BEANS ON TOAST has just-this-minute wrapped up an extensive UK tour on the back of his newest album 'The…

4 years ago

THE PALE announce UK LIVE RETURN ahead of 30th anniversary celebrations

As Dublin band The Pale set about marking 30 years in the business in 2020, and the recent release of…

4 years ago

IN FOCUS: Supergrass + Hunkpapa @ Ulster Hall Belfast

The Legendary Supergrass came to Belfast's iconic Ulster Hall on Monday night, leaving not a single seat free. Our Photographer…

4 years ago

IN FOCUS: Steel Panther @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

Glam-Metalheads Steel Panther arrived in style to Belfast's Ulster Hall and didn't spare an inch of their fabulous, sequin infused…

4 years ago

Output Conference 2020 @ The Mac Theatre, Belfast

While it may have been chilly outside with the picturesque Belfast mountains dusted with snow, the MAC was on fire…

4 years ago

IN FOCUS: Bombay Bicycle Club + Liz Lawrence @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

Bombay Bicycle Club played an amazing show last night at Belfast's Ulster Hall with support from Liz Lawrence. Conor Kinahan…

4 years ago

IN FOCUS// David Keenan @ Empire Music Hall, Belfast

After his outstanding support slot at Belsonic 2019, Irish Singer David Keenan made a return visit to Belfast on Saturday…

4 years ago

IN FOCUS// A Photographic Review of 2019

It's the end of a decade so we here at XS Noize wanted to take a look back at 2019…

4 years ago

Albums of The Year 2019 – XS Noize Top 20

2019 has been an incredible year for music, with releases from legendary artist's including The Who, Northern Ireland's very own…

4 years ago