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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

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          May 20, 2025

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          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces his largest ever Belfast show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Thursday, June 25th 2020
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces his largest ever Belfast show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Thursday, June 25th 2020

November 1, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of two sold-out 3Arena shows this December and following the incredible international success of his debut album Without Fear, Dermot Kennedy today announces his largest ever Belfast show to date at Belsonic in Ormeau […]

PICTURE THIS announce headline Belfast Belsonic show in Ormeau Park on Sunday, June 28th 2020
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PICTURE THIS announce headline Belfast Belsonic show in Ormeau Park on Sunday, June 28th 2020

October 18, 2019 XS Noize

The biggest selling Irish act in both 2017 and 2018, and the nation’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This have announced a headline Belfast Belsonic show in Ormeau Park on Sunday, June 28th 2020. […]

IRON MAIDEN to headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Monday, June 15th
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IRON MAIDEN to headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Monday, June 15th

September 23, 2019 XS Noize

IRON MAIDEN will return to Northern Ireland next year to headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Monday, June 15th for what will be one of only two homecoming UK festival shows in 2020. They’ve spent […]

LEWIS CAPALDI returns to headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Sunday, June 21st
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LEWIS CAPALDI returns to headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Sunday, June 21st

September 23, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi will return to Northern Ireland next year to headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Sunday, June 21st for what will be his largest ever Belfast show to date. 2019 has […]

THE KILLERS Release New Song “Land Of The Free” with Video By Spike Lee - Watch Now
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THE KILLERS + Special Guest LEWIS CAPALDI Announced for BELSONIC on June 25th 2019

March 25, 2019 XS Noize

US rock giants, The Killers are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with their biggest ever Northern Irish headline show at Belsonic on Tuesday 25th June 2019, joined on the night by number 1 […]

King of Techno CARL COX set to play The Telegraph Building, Belfast this summer
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King of Techno CARL COX set to play The Telegraph Building, Belfast this summer

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following two monumental sell out outdoor festival shows at Belsonic and Custom House Square in Belfast over the past few years, SHINE are proud to announce the return of the undisputed ‘King of Techno’ CARL […]

Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019
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Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

US electronic superstar, Marshmello is pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019. As one of the latest acts to take the electronic world by universal storm, Marshmello met […]

TIESTO Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Friday 28th June 2019 1
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TIESTO Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Friday 28th June 2019

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Following two huge Belfast SOLD OUT shows at Belsonic and Belfast Vital the world’s biggest dance act Tiësto is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic on Friday 28th […]

BELSONIC announces: GEORGE EZRA @ Ormeau Park, Belfast Saturday June 22nd 2019
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BELSONIC announces: GEORGE EZRA @ Ormeau Park, Belfast Saturday June 22nd 2019

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT CHSq show earlier this year Belsonic are proud to announce UK singer~songwriter sensation George Ezra will return to Belfast at Belsonic on SATURDAY JUNE 22ND 2019. Staying At Tamara’s is George’s […]

IN FOCUS// The Script @ Belsonic Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
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IN FOCUS// The Script @ Belsonic Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 26, 2018 Clair McAllister

The Script played Belsonic Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Sunday 24th June. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images. Setlist Superheroes Rock the World Paint the Town Green The Man Who Can’t […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC + SOUL II SOUL announced for open-air summer party at Belsonic in June
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NILE RODGERS & CHIC + SOUL II SOUL announced for open-air summer party at Belsonic in June

February 12, 2018 XS Noize

Belsonic in association with Magners have announced that Nile Rodgers will bring his legendary band CHIC to Belfast for an open-air summer party at Belsonic on Friday 15 June 2018. The iconic funk band will […]

BELSONIC Announce ERIC PRYDZ PRESENTS: HOLO with Special Guests: CAMELPHAT CRISTOPH @ Ormeau Park, Belfast 1
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BELSONIC Announce ERIC PRYDZ PRESENTS: HOLO with Special Guests: CAMELPHAT CRISTOPH @ Ormeau Park, Belfast

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Belsonic in association with Magners are proud to announce that the worlds leading DJ and producer, ERIC PRYDZ is bringing his new HOLO show to Belfast’s Belsonic on SATURDAY JUNE 30TH 2018., HOLO follows several […]

Irish three-piece, The Script to play Belsonic 2018
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Irish three-piece, The Script to play Belsonic 2018

December 11, 2017 XS Noize

Following a SOLD OUT UK Arena Tour and a number one album in 2017, Belsonic in association with Magners are proud to announce a Belfast concert for the Irish three-piece, The Script at Belsonic 2018. […]

IN FOCUS// GREEN DAY – BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast 2
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// GREEN DAY – BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast

June 29, 2017 Clair McAllister

June 28th 2017 saw Green Day, with touring mode engaged, and Rancid, riding on the crest of their hugely successful new album, return to Belfast to fly the American punk flag at full mast at […]

IN FOCUS// ARCADE FIRE - BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// ARCADE FIRE – BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast

June 14, 2017 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand again to capture the first night of Belsonic at Belfast’s Ormeau Park featuring Arcade Fire with another batch of stunning images.  

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