Skip to main content
Trending
  • From Indie Bands to Global Brands: How Artists Build Multi-Platform Identities
  • AVA Belfast reveals full 2026 festival programme including afterparties, talks, workshops and more
  • THE SCRIPT announce new album ‘The User’s Guide To Being Human’ and huge UK & European arena headline tour
  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388
  • Dexys Midnight Runners announce new album ‘LOVE’ following Heavenly Recordings signing
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • kneecap
          News

          AVA Belfast reveals full 2026 festival programme including afterparties, talks, workshops and more

          May 22, 2026

          AVA Belfast returns to Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026, as the city prepares for what promises to be its biggest music weekend of the year. Hailed as “Techno Christmas,” or “Belfast Coachella” AVA is […]

          The Script
          News

          THE SCRIPT announce new album ‘The User’s Guide To Being Human’ and huge UK & European arena headline tour

          May 22, 2026

          The Script’s phenomenal and long-lasting success has seen them achieve six UK #1 albums and eight back home in Ireland, in the process exceeding 14 billion streams, 5 million album sales, and countless international Platinum […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
          News

          Dexys Midnight Runners announce new album ‘LOVE’ following Heavenly Recordings signing

          May 21, 2026

          Having recently announced their signing to Heavenly Recordings, Dexys Midnight Runners have today announced details of their new album, LOVE, out on Friday 4th September 2026. LOVE is a deeply personal and emotionally rich album […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien - Blue Morpho
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien – Blue Morpho

          May 20, 2026

          There has been a flurry of solo activity from the members of Radiohead in the ten years since A Moon Shaped Pool was released. In that same decade, the world has faced its share of […]

        • 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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • Tag
  • Sse Arena
  • Page
  • 2

SSE ARENA

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

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
Gigs

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
Gigs

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
News

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
News

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
Gigs

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
Gigs

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
Gigs

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
Competitions

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
Competitions

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
Competitions

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 […]

Posts pagination

« 1 2

LATEST PODCASTS

  • Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
    Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
    May 19, 2026
  • Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
    Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us
    May 12, 2026
  • da Googie
    Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283
    May 5, 2026
  • Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
    Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
    April 29, 2026
  • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
    Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
    April 22, 2026
  • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
    Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
    April 14, 2026

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2026

Trending Articles

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien - Blue MorphoALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien – Blue Morpho May 20, 2026
  • museMUSE Share Futuristic New Track ‘Hexagons’ From Upcoming Album ‘The Wow! Signal’ May 19, 2026
  • The CoralALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388 May 21, 2026
  • Inspiral CarpetsINSPIRAL CARPETS Return With First New Single In 12 Years, ‘Drag The Bag’ May 20, 2026
  • WestlifeWESTLIFE set to ring in 2023 at New Year’s Festival Dublin November 10, 2022
  • Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 17 of Adele’s most successful hits August 11, 2024
  • YungbludFive of Yungblud’s biggest hits August 24, 2025
  • Imagine Dragons11 of Imagine Dragons’ biggest selling hits April 10, 2025
  • Bad Bunny6 of Bad Bunny’s biggest selling hits August 5, 2025
  • Billie Eilish12 interesting facts about Billie Eilish January 11, 2025

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media