Quite a few gigs have been announced recently, some of the new & recent additions are;
Sons of Caliber at Forfey 2014
Stiff Little Fingers
As part of their European tour, Stiff Little Fingers have announced they will play Belfast’s Ulster Hall next year on Saturday 14th November 2015.
Stiff Little Fingers, who formed in 1977, have announced several dates ranging across December 2014, March 2015, plus the Dublin and hometown Belfast dates in November 2015.
Royal Blood
Following their recent appearances at Reading, Leeds and Download festivals, Royal Blood have announced they will play Ulster Hall, Belfast on Sunday 8th March. The duo, who formed in Brighton in 2013, will also play Dublin Olympia theatre the following night.
In addition to the UK dates, Royal Blood will also play European shows in early 2015.
The Atlantic Sessions
The Atlantic Sessions will return this November between Thursday 13th and Sunday 16th.
Now in its fifth year, The Atlantic Sessions will take place in various venues across Portrush, Portstewart and Portballintrae.
Some of the acts confirmed for Atlantic Sessions so far are; Sons of Caliber, The 4 of Us, Brigid O’Neill, Chris Keys, Ciara O’Neill, Giraffe Stairs, Hannah McPhillmy, Kate Quinby, Rory Nellis, Paul Cassey, Midnight Union, Mandy Bingham, The Vals, Lonesome George and Michael Thomas.
NI Music Prize Live Bill
The line-up of bands performing at the NI Music Prize was announced last week with Robyn G Shiels, More Than Conquerors, Sullivan & Gold & Therapy? all playing live at the event in the Mandela Hall, Belfast on 15th November 2014. The full shortlist of nominated artists and albums are:
Alana Henderson – Windfall
Ed Zealous – Wired
Little Matador – Little Matador
Malibu Shark Attack - Malibu Shark Attack
Mojo Fury – The Difference Between
More Than Conquerors - Everything I've Learnt
Rams Pocket Radio – Béton
Robyn G Shiels – The Blood Of The Innocents
Slomatics – Estron
Sullivan and Gold – For Foes
VerseChorusVerse – VerseChorusVerse
Wonder Villains – Rocky
Belfast or Dublin returning acts
Other Irish acts returning or announced to play Belfast or Dublin in November & December include Hozier’s first Belfast gig since the release of his debut album, when he plays the Ulster Hall on Sunday 21st December, plus:
MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2014 - Damien Rice - BGE Theatre, Dublin
FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2014 - Tim Wheeler (over 14s show) - Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast
TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2014 - David Gray - Waterfront Hall, Belfast
THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER 2014 - The Coronas - Mandela Hall, Belfast
Check out the ATL Gig Guide for full listings.
