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          Def Leppard Release New Single “Rejoice” Ahead of Triumphant Las Vegas Return

          January 22, 2026

          Today, global icons Def Leppard have released their new single “Rejoice”. The dynamic track comes ahead of Def Leppard’s triumphant return to Las Vegas for their Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Cast - Yeah Yeah Yeah
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Cast – Yeah Yeah Yeah

          January 22, 2026

          They say things come in threes. Since 2024, Cast have been a three-piece, and Yeah Yeah Yeah is their second album in that leaner setup. It’s also the second time they’ve worked with producer Youth, […]

          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

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          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 […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

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          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

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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 […]

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          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 […]

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

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

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • 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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          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 […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • Alexander Wolfe
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          Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266

          January 20, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense […]

          Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie on new album INDI and trusting his instinct | XS Noize Podcast #265

          January 14, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Callum Beattie to talk about a pivotal moment in his career and his forthcoming album INDI, released January 23rd. After landing two […]

          Sleaford Mods
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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 […]

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.
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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 […]

Justin Timberlake
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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Thursday, 26th June 2025

September 23, 2024 XS Noize

Renowned musician, actor, and entertainer Justin Timberlake announces a headline show at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Thursday, 26th June 2025. Fans can expect to hear their favorite hit singles from across his catalogue alongside singles […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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// The Prodigy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Prodigy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

July 1, 2023 Bernie McAllister

The Prodigy played an exceptional outdoor performance at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Friday, 30th June 2023. Following the band’s incendiary and emotionally charged sellout tour of the UK last July, their first since Keith Flint […]

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.          […]

Ben Nicky
Gigs

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
Gigs

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, […]

Lizzo
Gigs

Global superstar LIZZO announces headline Belfast show at Ormeau Park on Thursday, 22nd June

December 2, 2022 XS Noize

Global superstar Lizzo has announced a very special outdoor performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Thursday, 22nd June. A 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and so much more, Lizzo has shifted […]

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 […]

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