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        • CLUTCH
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          American hard rock band Clutch announce Belfast show at Telegraph Building

          May 27, 2026

          American hard rock band CLUTCH have announced their return to Belfast on May 27th 2026. Seneca Valley High School classmates Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums) share an […]

          LE BOOM
          News

          LE BOOM announce 360° immersive floor show at Belfast’s Limelight

          May 27, 2026

          Hailing from Navan Ireland, Le Boom are two brothers making high energy dance music whose sound has been described as “4am chats with your mates”. Emerging from secret raves, the infectious energy of their live […]

          Ricky Warwick
          News

          Ricky Warwick Announces New Album ‘Fire & Vengeance’ and Shares Title Track

          May 27, 2026

          Ricky Warwick returns with ‘Fire & Vengeance’, the explosive new single and title track from his forthcoming album coming out September 4th via Earache.  Speaking about the track, Ricky says, “‘Fire & Vengeance’ is a song about […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Mull Historical Society
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

          The Coral
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388

          May 21, 2026

          The Coral have always thrived on instinct, but even by their standards, 388 feels like a beautifully unexpected detour. Arriving without teaser singles or algorithm-chasing fanfare, the Hoylake psych-pop veterans have delivered one of the […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

  • Gigs
        • December 10
          Gigs

          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          White Denim
          Gigs

          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Formed in 2006, for approaching 20 years White Denim has been celebrated for their fearless blend of garage rock, soul, jazz fusion, psychedelia, and experimental improvisation. Based for much of that time in Austin, though […]

          Tom Jones
          Gigs

          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones has announced a return to Ireland with a headline show within the idyllic grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre on Sunday 09th […]

  • Interviews
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          Ganser
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

          Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

  • Podcast
        • robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

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Kings of Leon
News

Kings of Leon return to Belfast as Belsonic 2026 headliners

November 14, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-GRAMMY and BRIT Award-winning band Kings of Leon will headline Belsonic at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Monday, 29th June 2026. Recognized as one of the world’s biggest alternative rock bands of the last 20 years, […]

The Cure
News

The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

September 30, 2025 XS Noize

Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

Catfish and the Bottlemen Return to Belfast for Massive Belsonic 2025 Headliner
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Catfish and the Bottlemen Return to Belfast for Massive Belsonic 2025 Headliner

April 4, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-Platinum-selling, arena filling and festival headlining giants Catfish and the Bottlemen are pleased to announce a headline show Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Sunday 15th June 2025. Catfish and the Bottlemen’s arena-filling sonic outlook has […]

Madness
Gigs

Madness plus very special guests Ocean Colour Scene announce Belsonic Show on Thursday 19th June 2025

February 3, 2025 XS Noize

One of the biggest and most loved British bands, Madness, returns to Ireland to play a summer show at Belsonic, Belfast on Thursday, 19th June 2025. Ocean Colour Scene are very special guests. Madness will […]

Charli xcx
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Charli xcx announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast in June 2025

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

Pop Star Charli xcx announces a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Wednesday 18th June 2025 with special guest, The Japanese House. Charli released her number 1 selling album ‘BRAT’ earlier this year […]

blk.
Gigs

DJ/Producer blk. announces his biggest Irish headline show at Belsonic on Friday, June 27th, 2025

November 5, 2024 XS Noize

Following a sold-out 3 Arena and Emerge Belfast shows one of Ireland’s fastest rising DJ/Producer blk. announces his biggest Irish headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday, June 27th, 2025. The […]

SNOW PATROL
Gigs

Snow Patrol announce show at Belsonic, Belfast on Saturday 21 June 2025

November 4, 2024 XS Noize

SNOW PATROL today announce outdoor shows for summer 2025 with a date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Saturday, 21 June 2025. Their stunning number one new album ‘The Forest Is The Path’ featuring new […]

Alanis Morissette
Gigs

Alanis Morissette announces Belsonic, Belfast show on 30th June 2025

October 21, 2024 XS Noize

Today, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette is thrilled to announce her 2025 World Tour. This run of shows across the UK, Europe, and South America, follows this summer’s North American incredibly successful 35-date Triple […]

Stereophonics
Gigs

Stereophonics to headline Belsonic, Belfast on Thursday 5th June 2025

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most enduring and loved bands Stereophonics have today announced their biggest ever tour for summer 2025. Stadium Anthems promises to be a journey through the band’s incredible career, with no hit […]

Limp Bizkit
Gigs

LIMP BIZKIT announce special guests Tom Morello & rock duo Nova Twins for their headline show at Belsonic, Belfast

May 15, 2024 XS Noize

US nu-metal legends Limp Bizkit are pleased to announce the full supporting line-up for their headline show at Ormeau Park, Belfast on Wednesday 12th June 2024. For one very special night in Belfast, special guests, […]

Belsonic and Emerge
News

BELSONIC & EMERGE Music Festivals Generate Over £30 Million for Northern Ireland Economy

April 3, 2024 XS Noize

The 2023 editions of the Belsonic Festival at Belfast’s Ormeau Park and Emerge Music Festival in the city’s Boucher Fields generated additional economic activity amounting to £30.8 Million pounds. They created almost 6,000 paid employment […]

Shania Twain
Gigs

SHANIA TWAIN announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on Thursday 27th June 2024

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history, Shania Twain, is pleased to announce a headline show at Ormeau Park, Belsonic, on Thursday, 27th June 2024, with special guest Rag’n’Bone […]

Limp Bizkit
Gigs

LIMP BIZKIT announce headline show at Belsonic, Belfast on 12th June 2024

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

US nu-metal legends Limp Bizkit are pleased to announce a headline show at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Wednesday 12th June 2024. Limp Bizkit has returned to touring with some of their biggest-ever UK shows. They […]

BEN NICKY & SCOOTER
Gigs

BEN NICKY & SCOOTER announce co-headline show on Belfast’s biggest stage at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

November 22, 2023 XS Noize

Two Techno and electronic music giants, Ben Nicky and Scooter, have come together for a co-headline show on Belfast’s biggest stage at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, for one very special night on Saturday, June 29th 2024. […]

Picture This
Gigs

PICTURE THIS announce Belsonic, Belfast show on 8th June 2024

November 20, 2023 XS Noize

Following their sold-out two SSE Arena shows in October, Picture This have announced a return to Ormeau Park on 8th June 2024 with special guest Calum Scott. Ireland’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This […]

Sting
Gigs

STING with special guest BLONDIE announced for Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on 19th June 2024

October 27, 2023 XS Noize

The Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation have confirmed that 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting will perform a special My Songs concert in Belfast at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on 19th June 2024. This marks the […]

Take That
Gigs

TAKE THAT announce Belfast, Belsonic show on Saturday 22nd June 2024

October 16, 2023 XS Noize

Take That have today announced their return to Europe with a huge outdoor live tour set for summer 2024. This Life Under The Stars will see the trio – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard […]

Becky Hill
Gigs

BECKY HILL & special guest JAZZY announced for BELSONIC 2024

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

Following a sold-out CHSQ earlier this year, two-time Brit-award-winning singer-songwriter Becky Hill has announced her biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday 15th June 2024 with very special guest […]

IN FOCUS// Florence & the Machine at Belsonic, Ormeau Park © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Florence & the Machine at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

June 29, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Florence & the Machine returned to Belfast to play their largest-ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on Wednesday, June 28th 2023. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

BELSONIC 2023 © Bernie McAllister
News

BELSONIC is back for its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast

May 31, 2023 XS Noize

Summertime is here, meaning Belsonic is back with its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast, with headline act Lionel Richie & special guests, The Human League & Pete Snodden. Bernie McAllister visited […]

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