The NÓS Awards are coming back in 2025 to celebrate the success of singers who make music in Irish.

The 2024 NÓS Awards were the first awards ceremony organised by NÓS since the pandemic and the grand event is returning in 2025 for the seventh time. The Awards will be presented to musicians at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in central Belfast, on Friday 21 February.

Nine awards will be presented at the 2025 NÓS Awards: two more awards than 2024. The judging committee decided to separate 'Band/Musician of the Year' between individual musicians and groups of two or more.

Hooray for Gaelic music!

Gradaim NÓS ag teacht ar ais in 2025 chun plúr na n-amhránaithe a chumann ceol i nGaeilge a cheiliúradh.

Ba iad Gradaim NÓS 2024 an chéad ócáid bhronnta a d’eagraigh NÓS ó aimsir na paindéime agus tá an ócáid mhór ag teacht ar ais in 2025 den seachtú huair. Bronnfar na Gradaim ar cheoltóirí san Oh Yeah Music Centre i lár Bhéal Feirste, Dé hAoine 21 Feabhra. Tá an próiseas ainmniúcháin poiblí ag glacadh le moltaí anois.

Foilseofar an gearrliosta mí roimh na Gradaim nuair a bheidh cinneadh déanta ag na moltóirí bunaithe ar na hainmniúcháin a seoladh isteach.

Húp ceol na nGael!

Celebrating 30 years of knocking out their unique brand of ton-up rockabilly and two fisted rock n' roll.

After setting the stage ablaze at their electrifying headline sold out shows at the O2 Academy Islington, London and across the UK on their debut tour, the sensational rising stars Absnt Mind are ready to make an even bigger impact in 2025! The band has just announced an extra date, at Belfast Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 23 February alongside the already announced headline shows at the iconic Bush Hall in West London and their highly anticipated return to the north - at Manchester Academy 3.

On this news, the boys say: The boys say ‘There’s nothing we love more than playing live, and fresh off our packed out Islington show, we are soooooo gasssed to announce that we are playing in Belfast as well as our London & Manchester dates. Our fans there are brilliant!! It’s gonna be sickkkk! ’

This exciting news follows the release of their latest single, ‘Daylight,’ a euphoric, Oozy-inspired pop anthem that’s captivating young fans globally. With its infectious energy and bold sound, the track has solidified Absnt Mind as one of the UK’s hottest emerging acts and a true ‘one to watch.’

Get ready for an unforgettable year ahead—Absnt Mind’s meteoric rise is only just beginning!

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Down by Law proudly presents

The Dangerfields (25th anniversary set)

As a one off, expect to see four sets:

The Dirty Wee Demo Years
The Hellride Years
The Born to Rock Years
The Difficult Second Album Decades

Many of your favourite members (plus Griswold) will be blasting away on the night. A chance to celebrate 25 years of rock n roll fuelled depravity.

£12 entry OTD.
This is an 18+ event.

Fast becoming the world’s number one Depeche Mode tribute act, The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.

The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right.

Reza Udhin (Killing Joke, Inertia, Black Volition)

Keith Trigwell (Speak & Spell, Form)

Barclay Quarton (The Doors Experience)

The Devout’s show transports the audience back to a Depeche Mode concert, at their peak with authentic reproductions of the songs together with astounding visuals, that take the audience back to those great innovative tours.

With sell out concerts, show after show... the band’s following “Just Can’t Get Enough” of this experience!

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

MONSTER'S BALL IS BACK FOR 2025!

The Lady Gaga club night returns to Oh Yeah on Saturday the 8th of March!

Youth Open Mic is a platform dedicated to showcasing the talents of young artists under 18, providing a safe, supportive and welcoming space for them to perform.

This initiative, created by the Oh Yeah Music Centre, was designed to give young performers an opportunity to share their work, bypassing the challenges of traditional open mic nights typically held in pubs and clubs.

Don’t miss the chance to discover Northern Ireland’s freshest talent as they perform their original pieces at Oh Yeah!

To get involved, email youth@ohyeahbelfast.com

This event is aimed at ages 11-18.

Discover the Future of Music & Storytelling at Belfast XR Festival.

On the 13th March, the Oh Yeah Music Centre will welcome Belfast XR Festival 2025 for a full day of industry talks and informal networking. The festival has created an incredible line-up of events this year, showcasing the best in immersive storytelling, VR, and interactive media. This includes their flagship event, In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats AND a full day of industry panels designed for musicians, producers, sound designers and immersive storytellers working in any medium.

Full schedule below:

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats: Behind the Scenes (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

A deep dive into the making of In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats, exploring its creative process, technical challenges, and cultural significance.

Speakers:

Jo Wright (Chair) | Music Consultant, Citizen Music Ireland

Darren Emerson | Filmmaker, East City Films and Creator of IPORB

Timmy Stewart | DJ/Producer

The Future of Immersive Content Production (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

A discussion on where XR storytelling is headed, emerging trends, and the challenges of creating meaningful immersive experiences.

Speakers:

Nigel McAlpine (Chair) | Immersive Technology Development Lead, Digital Catapult

Rory Friers | Composer, Immersive Artist

Linda Curtin | XR Maker, Researcher

Dr James Stafford | Business Development Lead, INCISIV

Victoria Eyton | Senior Creative Producer, Darkfield

Machines Do Not Discriminate: Technology & Diversity (1:15 - 2:15 PM)

A ‘fireside chat’ exploring how technology can break down barriers for diverse creators and democratise immersive storytelling.

Speakers:

Rosa Costanza | Emmy-Nominated Producer & Director

Lucy Baxter | XR Filmmaker, Lecturer

Mastering Immersive Sound: Elevating Virtual Experiences (2:15 - 3:30 PM)

Unpacking how binaural audio, head tracking, and spatial sound enhance immersion in XR projects.

Speakers:

Jo Wright (Chair) | Music Consultant, Citizen Music Ireland

Dr Jia-Rey Chang | Lecturer, MediaLab, Queen’s University Belfast

Katie Richardson | Composer, Sound Designer

Luke McNeice | Head of Engineering, Hamilton Robson

Dr Úna Monaghan | Harper, Composer, Researcher

A nominal £5 charge applies for attendance for the full day of panels, payable on the day.

After years since their last time in a volume control gig Problem Patterns RETURNS!

Joined by special guests: Fightmilk, Lipstickboy and Mushy Bois!

Volume Control is a vibrant music event that highlights fresh, up-and-coming bands, curated by a group of young promoters as part of Oh Yeah’s youth mentoring initiative. Through this programme, the team gains valuable training and qualifications, learning directly from local artists and bands how to organize and deliver live music events. The bands featured in Volume Control gigs are handpicked by these young curators!

As part of our festival lineup for older youth, Volume Control offers a unique opportunity to witness the next wave of talented performers and passionate event organisers making their mark.

This is a 14+ event.

Acoustic Picnic is back! A beloved festival highlight, this event invites you to enjoy an afternoon of live music by the OTH collective, along with a variety of crafts, games, and activities for children and young people.

Designed for all ages, it’s the ideal spot to unwind and create joyful memories with your loved ones in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere. Families are encouraged to bring their own packed lunches.

Don’t wait—tickets go fast for this popular event!

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Smorgasbord are beyond chuffed to welcome Blackpool’s finest Boston Manor to Ireland in March for what will be the band’s much anticipated premiere Irish headliner shows.

Following the release of their latest album, Sundiver (via SharpTone Records) and a sold out UK headline run - Boston Manor are now set to perform in Belfast, Galway, and Dublin in continued support of the release.

This is a 14+ show

This event was originally scheduled for Friday 24 January but due to weather warnings, has been postponed to Thursday 27 March. All tickets remain valid.

To mark twenty years since the release of Bright Eyes’ I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning, Joel Harkin will be joined by a seven-piece band and special guests to perform the classic album in its entirety.

Just as resonant now as they were in 2005, Conor Oberst’s sprawling lyrics on I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning explore perennial themes of isolation, nihilism, American imperialism, and that last stubbornly inextinguishable spark of hope. Sonically, the album charts a course through popular music from Beethoven, to the vigour of 1960s protest songs, to desolate country of the 1970s, and on through the alternative music of the 1990s and 2000s. This talented collection of friends and collaborators will faithfully recreate these ten songs about being very young and feeling very old.

Joel Harkin is a musician from Convoy, Co. Donegal who has made a home for himself in Belfast’s music scene. He has loved Bright Eyes for half of his life so far. He’s been looking forward to this for ages.

“Let’s f*ck it up, boys. Make some noise!”

Singular Artists proudly present Bilk for a headline show at Oh Yeah on the 28th March 2025 with special guests The Amniotics.

An evening of genre-defying, humorous and hard-hitting music.

Boundary-pushing rappers from the Birmingham hip-hop scene – Joel the Custodian, Kosyne and Barrowclough – team up with avant-garde classical composer Anselm McDonnell.

Central to the concert is a performance of their collaborative theatre work Politics of the Imagination, which explores concepts of utopia, political dogmatism, and bitterly opposed worldviews. Commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra and described in a 5-star review from The Morning Star as having, “all the potential to be realized as a full theatrical Hamilton-style British success… a hugely memorable piece,” Politics of the Imagination asks the question: how can imagination and playfulness inform our approach to political problems? The event features a panel discussion with the artists about their collaborative work, and solo sets from each rapper.

Setting the Scene:

In the rural constituency of Nether Whittaker, local politician Steven Bavington-Smythe believes he has all the answers to the post-Brexit, post-pandemic economic slump his town is facing: a government investment in his wife’s tech company to create jobs and level up the area. After grappling with several journalists at a press conference over the issue, he is accosted by an activist (and old schoolmate) as he enters the elevator. Their bickering is observed by an enigmatic lift attendant, who knows that not everything is as it seems in this particular elevator…

Meet the Artists:

Kosyne is a rapper, producer and label owner based in Birmingham, and has been releasing music and performing around the country since the early 2000s. Within the hip-hop scene he has supported artists such as Pharoahe Monch, Ghostface Killah, MF DOOM and more. He was one of the founders of underground label EATGOOD Records and was also creator of LOUISDEN, a popular hip-hop producer network and curated beats event/label. In 2024 he released his debut album ‘I Was Here The Whole Time…(some rap stuff by Kosyne)’.

Barrowclough grew through the cracks of the Birmingham hiphop scene in the late 90s and was part of the pioneering rap crew Michaelis Constant. A solo album and a couple of EPs materialised in the new millennium, but since 2020 he has worked on larger narrative and experimental project. He released the Boudicca Bap EP in 2020 (as Boudicca Hill) and then, in 2024, he unleashed two narrative rap projects- avant garde classical music/hiphop hybrid ‘Politics of The Imagination’ and a new solo album, ‘The Riddle & The Spyglass’.

Joel the Custodian is a Birmingham-based filmmaker, writer and rapper. As well as releasing various rap albums and EPs since 1997, Joel has promoted UK hip-hop acts and co-ordinated gigs and music video shoots. Joel co-wrote and directed medieval rap film ‘The Quickener’, a one-of-a-kind period drama in which all the dialogue in spoken in rap and poetic verse. In 2022 he released two albums of unrelenting lamentations, ‘SXXTStorm’ and ‘PANDÜZIMA’. His work explores courage and cowardice, the specter of death and wild animal encounters. His current inspirations are rapper Billy Woods and activist-artist Nadya Tolokonnikova.

Anselm McDonnell is an Irish/Welsh composer based in Belfast. His music has been performed in fifteen countries, available on fourteen CDs (including three solo albums), and he has been commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, BBC Singers, BBC Concert Orchestra, NSO Ireland, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Crash Ensemble, HRSE, BBC Radio 3, British Council, Belfast City Council, Galway City of Culture, and the National Concert Hall Dublin. His wide range of interests have led to multimedia and multi-genre work in collaboration with rap artists, lighting designers, theologians, poets, filmmakers, fashion designers, dancers, and actors. His music has been described as, “abrasive and compelling” (Irish Times), “bristling with energy” (GoldenPlec), “bright as fluorescent light” (Journal of Music), “a wide musical imagination with a vision to match” (Morning Star), and “perhaps the contrasts and complexities that it contains are a musical reflection of the multi-layered nature of what it means to be a composer in a community as complex as Northern Ireland.” (Robert Hugill)

This is an 18+ event

Join us for Songs of Freedom, an all-ages Sunday of Ska and Reggae at the Oh Yeah Centre presented in collaboration with the Belfast City Council’s City of Music Industry Sessions.

An expert panel chaired by Charlotte Dryden of the Oh Yeah Centre, and featuring Kim-Marie Spence, Joseph Ricketts, Mykaell Riley and Siobhan Brown, will ask why Belfast connects with Ska, Reggae, and Two-Tone?

The upbeat tempos of Ska, soulful rhythms of Reggae and raw energy of Two-Tone carry stories of struggle, resilience, and hope. These genres have soundtracked movements for social justice and provided solace in times of turmoil. Our panel delves into the history of these iconic sounds, exploring their impact on Belfast culture and beyond, and why they continue to resonate with us on a personal level.

Stay after the panel event for a DJ set with Stu Unadog, Resident DJ at Jungle Boogie, and music by The Vibes, an 8-piece soulful reggae band who have shared a stage with many major artists over the years including The Slackers, The Toasters, The Specials and the one and only Lee Scratch Perry!

This is an all ages gig, and your ticket includes entry to both events.

About the band

The Vibes are an 8-piece soulful reggae band based in Belfast. Formed in 2014 they immediately began a monthly residency in The Belfast Empire. The band worked as support act for legends like Lee “Scratch” Perry and The Specials, as well as New York ska heroes The Slackers and The Toasters. The Vibes released their debut album Workin’ in 2017 but were soon forced into hiatus when trombone player Willie McLean suffered a severe stroke, the band gradually returned to do some small shows in late 2018 and 2019.

After another enforced hiatus in 2020/21, The Vibes returned to the studio in 2022 to record a second album, The Vibes Play Don Drummond, consisting of 9 tracks all written by Jamaican trombone innovator Don Drummond of The Skatalites. The album was conceived by Vibes trombonist Willie McLean with song arrangements by UK brass icon Dennis Rollins (Jamiroquai, Maceo Parker, Blur). On this album The Vibes pay homage to some of the greatest early ska music with 7 instrumentals and 2 songs including Simmer Down, Occupation and Latin Goes Ska.

With another album worth of original songs still to be recorded, the band also do a wide array of covers, some reggae songs by the likes of Jimmy Cliff and Alton Ellis, but also lot of non-reggae songs from artists like Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Arethra Franklin and many others, given the reggae treatment.

Panel bios ...

Kim-Marie Spence is a Lecturer in Arts Management and Cultural Policy at Queen’s University Belfast. She also lectures at the Caribbean School of Media & Communication (CARIMAC) at the University of the West Indies (Jamaica). Her research focuses on popular culture industries and cultural policy of the Non-West with a focus on the music industries of K-pop and reggae. Her interest in this area began from her policy experience, as a [former] Jamaica Film Commissioner/Head of Creative Industries within the Jamaican government; and her work with UNESCO. As part of her career and research, she has lived and researched in over 10 countries. Kim-Marie is co-author of the book Global Cultural Economy and sits on the boards of award-winning cultural institutions, the MAC Belfast, a leading Northern Irish contemporary art institution, and Kingston Creative, a Jamaican cultural district initiative; and the Journal of Cultural Economy.

Mykaell Riley is Director of the Black Music Research Unit (BMRU) which he established at the University of Westminster in 2012. Mykaell's career started as a founder member of the British roots Reggae band Steel Pulse who went on to receive a Grammy. As a writer/producer, Mykaell's work has encompassed TV, Film and Theatre, resulting in over eleven UK top twenty positions, and three UK number ones. This includes work on Soul 2 Soul and Mark Morrison. He also formed Britain's first Black pop string section, the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, and composed extensively for television including the BBC, SKY, Endemol And Netflix. His current projects include a role as Curator on the first National Black British music exhibition titled Beyond the Bassline exhibition at the British Library/ National Sound Archive, Academic Board for the Museum of London, Independent Governor at Leeds Arts, External Examiner for Trinity Laban. Mykaell is the Music Director for the hit BBC TV series Boarders.

Joseph Ricketts, born in Jamaica before moving to the UK, is passionate about all-things music with reggae being his first love! Relationships built globally made him the early mentor and manager for Belfast's Grammy awards & BRIT Awards nominee and US Billboard chart topper, Jordan Adetunji. Joe is also responsible for a growing roster of exciting new and emerging talents such as rapper Leo Miyagee, RnB/Alt-pop singers Winnie Ama, Tanaka among others. He spent over a decade championing action that increases visibility and opportunities for Northern Ireland underrepresented communities. As founder and director of NXGEN Music Group / NXUP Management, change-making efforts like his have been a catalyst in the recent growth of excitement around the local music scene.

Siobhan Brown is a singer, songwriter & leader of Band Manukahunney, an ambassador of Soul Music, BBC Radio Ulster presenter, Choir Director - Cairde community choir, and cultural awareness trainer. She is the Co-Founder and Director of Soultrane Festival, which is a dedicated Soul and Jazz festival celebrating MOBO in Ireland. Siobhan is also a 2022 awardee of the prestigious MOBO Help Musicians Fund, a Board Member of the Belfast Charitable Society and WomensTec, and a member of the Historic Buildings Council in NI.

Charlotte Dryden is the Chief Executive of the award winning Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast. Charlotte has been involved in the Northern Irish music community for over 20 years. She has a background in leadership, talent development, music and festival programming, venues, event management, music media and journalism. She initiated several of the key programmes at Oh Yeah including the Scratch My Progress talent development scheme and Women’s Work, a unique ground-breaking initiative for Belfast celebrating women in music. Charlotte was part of Love Music Hate Racism in NI for over 10 years where she ran a diverse range of gigs and projects aimed at tackling racism through music.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Irish pop artist NEVE has announced shows at The Academy 2, Dublin on 30 Ocotber and Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast on 31 October 2024.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Expect a high energy performance filled with Indie bangers as Antrim Amalga rockers, Red Eye Pariah, bring the Tequila King UK Tour to the Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast. For fans of Sam Fender, Kings of Leon, and Arctic Monkeys, this is a fast rising act you don't want to miss!

£8 early bird, £12 on the door.
This is an 18+ event.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

The Tibbs originally took off in 2012 - fronted by the amazing Elsa Bekman – covering a lesser-trodden path, combining special soul classics with rare beat instrumentals. Their increasing popularity quickly led to a natural desire to expand their repertoire, beyond the confines of others’ inspirational endeavours towards their own soulful creations.

Produced by Paul Willemsen (Beans & Fatback, Lefties Soul Connection, Michelle David & The True-tones), the resulting EP Cleaned Out debuted in 2014. Later that year, the German funk and soul label TrampRecords released their debut single – Footprints In The Sand /Cleaned Out – delivering deserved international airplay for The Tibbs.

Two years later, famous Italian label Record Kicks released The Tibbs’ first LP, Takin’ Over. The first single from the album, Next Time/ The Story Goes – again produced by Paul Willemsen – received critical acclaim on radio stations throughout England, Italy, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Canada and Australia.

Though the talent was obvious much earlier, the release of Takin' Over delivered the band far richer rewards. Playing sold-out venues in both Milan and Frankfurt, The Tibbs’ profile rose further still with wonderful festival performances in Germany and Hungary, followed by a successful sold-out tour of Spain. Throughout this period, more new music was being created; the Lies 45 released in December 2017, and six months later, This Strange Effect was included on the celebratory Record Kicks 15th compilation album.

After some deliberation, in late 2018 Elsa decided to follow her heart and focus on a solo career. The Tibbs duly began their search for a truly worthy successor, bringing astonishing vocalist Roxanne Hartog and the band together for the first time. With a selection of incredible new tunes and an album (Another Shot Fired) drawing fantastic reviews, The Tibbs played sold-out shows in The Netherlands, Italy, Germany and Spain.

In January 2024 their latest album Keep It to Yourself came out, a true tour deforce that left listeners awe-inspired, foot-tapping and heart-soaring. On this 12-track album The Tibbs once again prove that the passionate sounds of the past can have a fresh and vibrant place in the music of today. Whether you're a devoted soul aficionado or new to the genre, just get ready for a musical journey that will revive your spirit!
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The Tibbs are:
Roxanne Hartog - vocals
Henk Kemkes - guitar
Anton Titsing - Hammond / keys
Michael Willemsen - bass
Bas de Vries - drums
Berd Ruttenberg - baritone sax
Frank Stolwijk - tenor sax
Siebe Posthuma de Boer - trumpet

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

On behalf of the Liquid Engineers - The Complete Gary Numan Experience we would like to confirm a reschedule of our proposed gig at the Oh Yeah Music Centre Belfast.

The new date is May 16th 2025, all tickets already sold for our 2024 appearance (May 10 2024) will remain valid. Due to Gary Numan announcing his UK tour, starting in May, we feel it would be in everyone's interest to move and reschedule the date. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we promise for 2025 we will more than make up for this with a powerhouse of a show covering over 45+ years of Gary Numan’s music career.

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Gary Numan has been cited as a major influence on acts such as Nine Inch Nails to Prince, his music has been covered by acts from Beck, Blur, Basement Jaxx and Africa Bambatta.

Marilyn Manson, Little Boots and many more.

Standing within the smoke and haze effects and with the light show transporting  you to the front row seat of a Gary Numan concert, Pat Martin without doubt, the hardest working UK Gary Numan tribute, delivers a vocal and visual spectacle from the moment he hits the stage. 

The Liquid Engineers: The Gary Numan Experience are the UKs premier tribute to his 40+year music career. They are a 5 piece live band, drums, guitar synths guitar lead guitar creating that huge Numan wall of sound.

The band gives Numan fans old and new a show that will remain in your memory long after you leave the venue.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Known for her vibrant pop productions, powerful vocals, and emotive storytelling country lyricism, Twinnie’s boundary-pushing blend of pop-country focuses on inclusivity and realism.

Her history-making Grand Ole Opry debut built on the success of her Radio 2 Album of The Week release ‘Hollywood Gypsy’, and her inaugural American label EP ‘Welcome to the Club’. Twinnie continues to make waves in the music industry with latest album 'Something We Used To Say', with NPR naming it their Record Of The Week.

Her single ‘Bad Man’ charted on US Country Radio in 2023, solidifying her position at the forefront of the genre. Twinnie has also had major support from BBC Radio 1 in the UK, while SiriusXM in the US have added several tracks to their multi-state playlists.

In 2024, Twinnie was also named as one of CMT’s Next Women Of Country, and had her ‘Lonely Long’ video premiere on a Billboard in Times Square. Twinnie added her name to the history books once again in 2024 by becoming the first British artist to perform the US National Anthem at GEODIS Park in Nashville.

Twinnie continues to tour the US and EU while releasing music close to her heart. With diverse songwriting credits for artists such as Kylie Minogue, Bryan Adams, and The Shires, and performances alongside Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, Alexander Kay, Jack Savoretti, Lainey Wilson, Chase Rice, and many others Twinnie is a powerhouse in every way.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

Get ready for the ultimate tribute to Manchester’s iconic rock ‘n’ roll legends! Regarded by fans and promoters as the best Oasis tribute band, Definitely Oasis is bringing their electrifying energy and meticulous performances to Belfast.

Experience the raw swagger of Noel and Liam brought to life as the band delivers timeless classics like Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, Wonderwall, and Don’t Look Back in Anger. With over 1,000 glowing reviews and sold-out shows worldwide, this is your chance to relive the magic of Oasis in an unforgettable night of nostalgia and passion.

This is a 14+ show

Australian hardcore crew @gangcalledspeed and Smorgasbord favourites US post-hardcore band @drugchurch come together for two incredibly special shows in Ireland.

Both artists will perform co-headline sets at Whelans Dublin on Tuesday 17th June 2025 and Oh Yeah Centre Belfast on Wednesday 18th June. Local support to be announced.

The events will mark Speed’s Irish debut and Drug Church’s much anticipated return to the Emerald Isle following their Smorgasbord debut in 2024.

General admission available Friday 21st February at 10am.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Get ready for the biggest celebration of women in rock that NI has ever seen at Girls With Guts Fest!

We are so excited to have CHERYM headlining, having taken the world by storm following the release of their debut album Take It Or Leave It last year.

Joining them are the loveable Wynona Bleach, returning recently from a 11 date UK tour. We have an incredible lineup, stacked with female and non-binary talent from NI, including GUSH, Monday's Child, Teras, A.N.J.A., The New Normal, Rose Fatale, Sheela and REVÖLUTIØN.

This is a nonprofit event, with 20% of profits being donated to Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland, and the rest to all of the bands involved. Come along and support women in music!

There are a limited number of early bird tickets on offer for only £10! Don't miss out!

This is a 14+ show.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, McDonald’s Girl and more.

Friedman returns to the stage armed with a stunning collection of his insightful and compelling, true-to-life ‘story songs’ - songs of pathos and humor that deal with family, friends, neighbors, work and the seemingly trivial, yet ultimately essential stuff of everyday life.

"Soundtrack of our lives!" – NYTimes; "Songsmith extraordinaire!” – MusicWeek; “Dean Friedman is entirely unique and utterly brilliant” – ThreeWeeks; “Stunning Musicianship!” - Hot Press; "One of the true greats of American music!" - Liverpool Sound and Vision

A consummate entertainer, Friedman will be performing solo, on guitar and keyboard, featuring songs from throughout his four-decade career, including familiar, radio hits and fan favorites, drawn from his eight studio albums. Invite family and friends and join Friedman for an evening of powerful, poignant and hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share.

Special Guest: Colin Gavin

Colm Gavin is a Dublin based singer/songwriter currently signed to BEO Records. He writes compelling story-songs and performers them with lots of heart and humour.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Niall McNamee is an Irish singer-songwriter and actor known for his thoughtful and full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances.

Describing himself as 'a romantic football fan who writes songs', Niall moved to London at 17 years old working on building sites whilst growing a devoted fan base playing gigs in pubs and music venues across London.

He began his acting career in London's West End as Romeo in 'Romeo and Juliet' before moving into film and TV and even having a major fight scene with Jackie Chan in 'The Foreigner'.

After a sold-out headline tour of the UK and Ireland Niall was cast as the leading role in award-winning feature film 'Love Without Walls' in which he plays a struggling songwriter trying to navigate London's harsh streets. The soundtrack to the film is entirely Niall's original songs. A new feature film in which Niall is romantic lead is due out late 2024/25.

Niall has supported the likes of Declan O'Rourke, David Keenan, Junior Brother, The Dubliners, The Wolfe Tones (summer 2024), Louis Dunford (summer 2024) and played Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk festival. His music has been added to 3000 Spotify playlists, with over 100,000 listeners.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.