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          News

          Kodaline Bring Their ‘Farewell Tour’ to Belfast’s Ulster Hall — June 17, 2026

          February 23, 2026

          One of the biggest Irish bands of the modern era, Kodaline have announced a very special warm up show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Wednesday 17th June 2026 ahead of their Farewell Tour live […]

          Gene
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          Gene Announce Roundhouse Dates Following Sold-Out Comeback Shows

          February 23, 2026

          Indie-rock stars Gene have announced they will play two dates at The Roundhouse in London in October 2026. After a 21-year hiatus, Gene returned last year to perform three comeback shows that all sold-out within […]

          Sex Pistols
          News

          Sex Pistols feat Frank Carter announce Anarchy In The U.K. Tour

          February 23, 2026

          A definitive sound in rock since 1976 and one of the most important bands in music history, celebrate 50 years of punk this winter. Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols once again join forces with Frank Carter for one […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

          Paul Draper
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Mansun Retold

          February 20, 2026

          Three decades have passed since Mansun first injected a dose of grand, prog-inflected eccentricity into the waning days of Britpop. In 2026, ex-frontman Paul Draper returns with Mansun Retold, a project that resists the easy […]

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          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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem

          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

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          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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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        • Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
          Podcast

          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

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Ben Nicky
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BEN NICKY returns to Belsonic at Ormeau Park on Saturday 24th June

January 31, 2023 XS Noize

International DJ / Producer sensation Ben Nicky is pleased to return to Belsonic at Ormeau Park on Saturday 24th June with one of the biggest electronic line-ups of the year! Following his recent Belsonic sell-out […]

TOM JONES returns to Belfast with his biggest Irish headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park
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TOM JONES returns to Belfast with his biggest Irish headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

January 31, 2023 XS Noize

Legendary Welsh singer and performer Sir Tom Jones has announced a return to Belfast with his biggest Irish headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday 16th June 2023. Sir Tom Jones […]

David Guetta
Gigs

DAVID GUETTA returns to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, 10th June 2023

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

Global superstar DJ David Guetta has announced a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday, 10th June 2023. There are artists and entertainers who achieve stardom and popularity, […]

Belsonic
News

BELSONIC concerts raised more than £18,000 for Cancer Fund for Children

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast Lord Mayor Tina Black is pictured alongside Belsonic concert promoter Alan Simms and Andy Boal from NI Cancer Fund for Children, following the announcement that the 2022 concerts raised £18,361.38 for the charity. Promoter […]

The Prodigy
Gigs

THE PRODIGY announce headline Belfast Belsonic show on Friday, 30th June 2023

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

The Prodigy has announced a very special outdoor performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Friday, 30th June 2023, with special guest Andy C. Following the band’s incendiary and emotionally charged sellout tour of […]

Lionel Richie
Gigs

LIONEL RICHIE announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday, 3rd June 2023

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

Lionel Richie has announced a very special outdoor performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday, 3rd June, with very special guests, The Human League. International superstar Lionel Richie has a discography of albums […]

George Ezra
Gigs

GEORGE EZRA returns to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Friday, 9 June 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling musician George Ezra has today announced a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Friday, 9 June 2023, in support of his new album Gold Rush Kid, […]

Sam Fender
Gigs

SAM FENDER announces his biggest-ever Belfast date at Belsonic on Friday, 23rd June 2023

October 17, 2022 XS Noize

Following the news of two sold-out stadium shows at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park, Sam Fender has announced his biggest-ever Belfast date for next summer at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Friday, 23rd June 2023. Over the […]

Florence + the Machine
Gigs

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announce headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 28th 2023

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine is pleased to return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 28th 2023. Florence + the Machine released their fifth studio album, […]

paolo nutini
Gigs

PAOLO NUTINI returns next year to play his largest ever Belfast show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 17th 2023

August 15, 2022 XS Noize

Following a SOLD-OUT Custom House Square show in 2022, Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini returns next year to play his largest ever Belfast show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 17th 2023. Paolo Nutini released […]

IN FOCUS// Liam Gallagher at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Liam Gallagher at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 25, 2022 Clair McAllister

Liam Gallagher played a fantastic headline show at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, with support from local boys Ash. The heavens opened when Liam strolled on stage, but that didn’t spoil the always up-for-it Belfast […]

LIVE REVIEW: Iron Maiden at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Iron Maiden at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast

June 14, 2022 Marc Leach

It was that time of the year, folks, the annual Belsonic Festival 2022’s lineup was a packed lineup, and who better to start it off than the return of godfathers of NWOBHM; Iron Maiden! But […]

TIËSTO announces a return to Belsonic on Friday 17th June 2022 with guest Joel Corry 1
Gigs

TIËSTO announces a return to Belsonic on Friday 17th June 2022 with guest Joel Corry

March 14, 2022 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT concert at Ormeau Park in 2019, Grammy® Award-winning Artist and Global icon, Tiësto is pleased to announce a return to Belsonic on Friday 17th June 2022 with guest Joel Corry. Tiësto […]

CALVIN HARRIS returns to Belfast with a huge headline show at Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Saturday 18th June 2022 1
Gigs

CALVIN HARRIS returns to Belfast with a huge headline show at Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Saturday 18th June 2022

February 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Calvin Harris announces he will be making his long-awaited return to Belfast with a huge headline show at Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Saturday 18th June 2022. After selling out Tennent’s Vital in 2015 […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces a return to Belsonic on Thursday 23rd June 2022 1
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces a return to Belsonic on Thursday 23rd June 2022

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Following his two SOLD OUT concerts at Ormeau Park in 2021, Dermot Kennedy is pleased to announce a return to Belsonic on Thursday 23rd June 2022 due to phenomenal demand. Dermot Kennedy is one of […]

SCOOTER return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday June 25th 2022
Gigs

SCOOTER return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday June 25th 2022

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Following two SOLD OUT Custom House Square shows in 2021, Scooter return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 25th 2022. Don’t miss out on this […]

IN FOCUS: Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast 3
IN FOCUS

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

September 19, 2021 Conor Kinahan

Following his largest ever SOLD OUT Belfast show to date at Belsonic in Ormeau Park, Dermot Kennedy returned last night with support from the incredible Ryan McMullan for the first of two shows at Belsonic […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces a second headline show at Belsonic on Saturday 18th September 2021
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces a second headline show at Belsonic on Saturday 18th September 2021

July 7, 2021 XS Noize

Following his largest ever SOLD OUT Belfast show to date at Belsonic in Ormeau Park, Dermot Kennedy is pleased to announce a second headline show on Saturday 18th September 2021. Dermot Kennedy is one of […]

BEN NICKY + GUESTS announce a return to Belfast to headline Belsonic on Saturday September 4th 2021 1
Gigs

BEN NICKY + GUESTS announce a return to Belfast to headline Belsonic on Saturday September 4th 2021

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Belsonic show in 2019, International DJ / Producer sensation Ben Nicky is pleased to announce a return to Belfast to headline Belsonic on Saturday, September 04th 2021. Ben Nicky has become […]

GERRY CINNAMON announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 20th 2020 1
Gigs

GERRY CINNAMON announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 20th 2020

November 28, 2019 XS Noize

Following his CHSq and SSE Arena sell-out shows in 2019, Gerry Cinnamon is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 20th 2020. The continuing ascent […]

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