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          October 2, 2025

          Winners of the NI Music Prize 2024 Live Act of the Year, Belfast-based ‘tradtronica’ group Huartan have been breathing new life into ancient words and melodies. Since 2023, they have been captivating audiences with their […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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 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

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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          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
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          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// 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

          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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

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          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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          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

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Foo Fighters guitarist CHRIS SHIFLETT announces headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast

October 23, 2023 XS Noize

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has just announced a full UK tour in March 2024, which concludes with a show at London’s Electric Ballroom on the 27th. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 27th at […]

THE LEMONHEADS announce 'It’s A Shame About Ray anniversary Tour' at The Limelight 2, Belfast, 25th Sept 2022 1
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THE LEMONHEADS announce ‘It’s A Shame About Ray anniversary Tour’ at The Limelight 2, Belfast, 25th Sept 2022

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Lemonheads’ fifth album, It’s a Shame About Ray, turns 30 this year, and to celebrate, Evan Dando will be taking the current lineup of the band on the road to play the album in […]

THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021 1
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THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

American Southern Rock Group, Cadillac Three are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021. It’s been over a year since the Cadillac Three hit the road for […]

THE LATHUMS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 8th June 2021
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THE LATHUMS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 8th June 2021

September 2, 2020 XS Noize

Wigan four-piece The Lathums are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 8th June 2021. They released their new EP ‘Fight On’ in March of this year to critical […]

DUNE RATS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday, April 5th 2020
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DUNE RATS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday, April 5th 2020

March 10, 2020 XS Noize

Australian rock band, Dune Rats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday, April 05th 2020. The trio recently released their new album, Hurry Up And Wait, in January […]

INTERVIEW with Hannah Williams & The Affirmations
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INTERVIEW with Hannah Williams & The Affirmations

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

British soul hurricane, Hannah Williams will play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 14th 2019. Hannah sensationally became part of Jay-Z’s chart-topping 4:44 album when the hip-hop superstar sampled her […]

US singer/songwriter SEAN MCCONNELL announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 9th February 2020
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US singer/songwriter SEAN MCCONNELL announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 9th February 2020

November 5, 2019 XS Noize

US singer/songwriter Sean McConnell is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 09th February 2020. Sean recently released his new album ‘Secondhand Smoke’ and is embarking on a UK […]

INTERVIEW: Taylor Johnson of Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend 2
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INTERVIEW: Taylor Johnson of Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend

September 20, 2019 XS Noize

Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend will play a headline show at The Limelight 2 in Belfast on 21st September 2019 – the final gig of their ‘Nothing Stays the Same’ tour. Mark Millar caught up […]

WIN: Tickets To See BRAND NEW FRIEND at The Limelight 2, Belfast on 21st September
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WIN: Tickets To See BRAND NEW FRIEND at The Limelight 2, Belfast on 21st September

August 9, 2019 XS Noize

Following their performance opening the Main Stage at Snow Patrol’s enormous Ward Park 3 concert, Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend will play The  Limelight 2 in Belfast on 21st September 2019. XS Noize is giving […]

JOHN CORABI (The Dead Daisies, Ex-Motley Crue) announces Irish Acoustic Dates 1
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JOHN CORABI (The Dead Daisies, Ex-Motley Crue) announces Irish Acoustic Dates

August 7, 2019 XS Noize

John Corabi has been writing, singing, and performing for over twenty years, and his recordings continually foreshadow where the industry is headed. The current Dead Daisies singer is bringing his Acoustic Winter Europe Tour to […]

Led Zeppelin tribute act, NO STAIRWAY announce a 50th Anniversary Show at The Limelight 2, Belfast, Friday, November 8th
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Led Zeppelin tribute act, NO STAIRWAY announce a 50th Anniversary Show at The Limelight 2, Belfast, Friday, November 8th

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Ireland’s leading Led Zeppelin tribute act, No Stairway are pleased to announce a 50th Anniversary Show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Friday, November 08th 2019. To celebrate this momentous 50THAnniversary year, No Stairway will […]

Dublin four-piece THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Friday 25th October 2019
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Dublin four-piece THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Friday 25th October 2019

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Dublin four-piece The Riptide Movement are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 25th October 2019. The band are back with the release of their eagerly anticipated new single […]

Irish four piece KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 17th October 2019 at The Limelight 2 1
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Irish four piece KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 17th October 2019 at The Limelight 2

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Irish four-piece rock/pop band Keywest announce a headline Belfast show on Thursday 17th October 2019 at The Limelight 2. The band will be promoting their new album ‘Ordinary Superhero’ due for release on September 27th […]

KOJAQUE & LUKA PALM ‘THE GREEN DIESEL TOUR’ announce headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Wednesday 11th September 2019
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KOJAQUE & LUKA PALM ‘THE GREEN DIESEL TOUR’ announce headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Wednesday 11th September 2019

June 25, 2019 XS Noize

Irish rap artists Kojaque & Luka Palm are pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Wednesday 11th September 2019. Kojaque and Luka Palm will follow up the release of their […]

ZIGGY ALBERTS Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, March 24th 2020
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ZIGGY ALBERTS Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, March 24th 2020

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday, March 24th 2020. At only 24 years old he has released five records, started his own label Commonfolk […]

THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019
Gigs

THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Australian punk rock band The Chats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 20th August 2019. The band released their new single ‘Pub Feed’ after the announcement of […]

INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter Billy Lockett talks ahead of Belfast show 1
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INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter Billy Lockett talks ahead of Belfast show

April 14, 2019 XS Noize

Up and coming singer-songwriter Billy Lockett plays a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 17th April 2019. Having recently toured with Jeff Lynne’s ELO’s and Lewis Capaldi. Billy has just released his […]

JADE BIRD Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday 19th November
Gigs

JADE BIRD Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday 19th November

March 15, 2019 XS Noize

UK singer, songwriter Jade Bird is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 19th November 2019. On Tuesday, Jade Bird shared her triumphant brand new single ‘My Motto’ as […]

Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March
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Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Dave Keuning, a founding member and guitarist from The Killers, has announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 24th March 2019. The show is part of an 8 day UK tour […]

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
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REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

“Rebel Rebel” The David Bowie experience are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 21st June 2019. “Rebel Rebel” are a 6 piece (nine piece for larger gigs) David Bowie […]

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