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        • Kodaline
          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 […]

        • 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

          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 […]

        • 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// 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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • 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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THE WEEKND brings The After Hours Tour to SSE Arena, Belfast on 13th October 2022
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THE WEEKND brings The After Hours Tour to SSE Arena, Belfast on 13th October 2022

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

The Weeknd announces The After Hours Tour. The 104-date global tour will kick off on January 14th in Vancouver at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena with stops in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Berlin, […]

MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE announce Dublin & Belfast shows in December 2021 1
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MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE announce Dublin & Belfast shows in December 2021

October 19, 2020 XS Noize

They’re back! Just in time for the festive season! The most-loved musical duo Michael Ball and Alfie Boe join forces again for a magical new album ‘Together at Christmas’, out on Decca Records on 20th […]

PADDY RAFF - ‘Me, Myself & Nigel’ announces fourth Belfast date at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 20th March 2021 1
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PADDY RAFF – ‘Me, Myself & Nigel’ announces fourth Belfast date at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 20th March 2021

May 13, 2020 XS Noize

Due to unprecedented demand, with his 3rd SSE date selling out in just 3 days, Paddy Raff has just announced a 4th night at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Tickets for ‘Me, Myself & Nigel’ on […]

SNOOP DOGG announces rescheduled UK and Ireland arena headline tour for February 2021
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SNOOP DOGG announces rescheduled UK and Ireland arena headline tour for February 2021

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Snoop Dogg has announced rescheduled dates due to the global Covid-19 restrictions for his ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ UK and Ireland arena headline tour for February 2021. The forthcoming tour sees the West Coast rap […]

IN FOCUS: The Script + Becky Hill @ SSE Arena Belfast 10
IN FOCUS

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

March 3, 2020 Conor Kinahan

The Script took a sold-out SSE Arena on a visually stunning, sonic experience, with the incredible Becky Hill Supporting, our Photographer Conor Kinahan was there to capture the night. © Conor Kinahan © Conor Kinahan […]

NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast
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NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Niall Horan has confirmed a return to Belfast as part of his ‘NICE TO MEET YA’ Tour with a Show at the SSE Arena on 27 October 2020. Having played the world’s biggest stages and […]

REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM
Gigs

REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Irish folk worship band from Northern Ireland, Rend Collective are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena on Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest Phil Wickham. Amidst so much heaviness […]

THE SCRIPT announce 'Sunsets and Full Moons' tour for Belfast & Dublin
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THE SCRIPT announce ‘Sunsets and Full Moons’ tour for Belfast & Dublin

October 11, 2019 XS Noize

After 6 billion streams, 30 million single sales, 10.8 million album sales, over 12 million monthly Spotify listeners and 1.8 million ticket sales, Irish alt-pop trio The Script embark upon a new chapter with the […]

SNOOP DOGG includes Belfast & Dublin on arena tour for April 2020
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SNOOP DOGG includes Belfast & Dublin on arena tour for April 2020

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Snoop Dogg has announced a six-date ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ UK. The forthcoming tour sees the West Coast rap legend touring in support of his 17th album I Wanna Thank Me, and a documentary of […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT (BIZARRO 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR) Announced for Belfast's Empire Music Hall, Sunday 26th May 2019 1
Gigs

The legendary CHER Confirms SSE Arena, Belfast Show

March 29, 2019 XS Noize

The legendary CHER has today confirmed she’s adding a Belfast date to her Here We Go Again World Tour – her first live show in the city in over 15 years will take place at […]

COLIN GEDDIS 'GEDZILLA' Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020
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COLIN GEDDIS ‘GEDZILLA’ Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

A show ten years in the making. Celebrating ten years since viral sensation ‘I AM FIGHTER’ was released, creator Colin Geddis brings his new show to Belfast’s biggest entertainment venue. In the last ten years, […]

WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise 1
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WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise

December 14, 2018 XS Noize

THE 1975 WILL TOUR THE UK & IRELAND IN JANUARY 2019 with special guests Pale Waves and No Rome. The tour starts January 9th at Belfast’s SSE Arena and XS Noize are giving away 1 x […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Belfast SSE Arena, 9th May

May 10, 2018 XS Noize

Rock icon Noel Gallagher has been a frequent visitor to Belfast over the past few years, not only from playing live but from spending a wealth of time in Belfast recording his experimental third solo […]

LIVE REVIEW: Steps at The SSE Arena, Belfast 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Steps at The SSE Arena, Belfast

November 14, 2017 Clair McAllister

There are 2 types of people – those who love Steps, and those who love Steps and live in staunch denial about it. Since their inception in 1997, Claire, Lisa, H, Faye and Lee have […]

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast's SSE Arena 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast’s SSE Arena

October 31, 2017 XS Noize

The last time Rock icon Liam Gallagher played in Belfast was 2011 with the now-defunct Beady Eye, and a lot has happened since then. After spending a few years in the Rock N Roll wilderness, […]

LIVE REVIEW: MUSE - SSE ARENA, BELFAST 3
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: MUSE – SSE ARENA, BELFAST

April 8, 2016 XS Noize

Devon boys Muse returned to rock Belfast on Tuesday night with their ambitious Drones tour. They had played the Ulster Hall just over a year ago, but this was the first time they had played […]

LIVE REVIEW: U2 TAKE OVER BELFAST 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: U2 TAKE OVER BELFAST

November 22, 2015 XS Noize

U2 – SSE ARENA, BELFAST 18 November 2015 U2 last played as a full band in Belfast during the Pop Mart tour when the people of Belfast welcomed them with open arms to play Botanic […]

WIN: tickets to see The Prodigy in Belfast's Odyssey Arena on December 1st 2015
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WIN: Tickets to see THE PRODIGY / PUBLIC ENEMY in Belfast’s SSE ARENA on December 1st 2015

September 26, 2015 XS Noize

On December 1st 2015 The Prodigy take their journey to Belfast’s SSE Arena in support of their latest album ‘The Day Is My Enemy. They will be joined by Hip Hop legends Public Enemy.  We have […]

WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015
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WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, Florence’s third critically acclaimed album went to the top of the the Irish & UK album chart, selling more than the rest of the top 5 combined, topping the […]

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