The sound of Belfast is back with a bang! Even bigger and better than before!
The sound of Belfast festival is an annual celebration of some of the best music the city has to offer, originally created by the Oh Yeah centre to shine a light on N.I’s rising talent. Over the years it has become a blend of independent and collaborative events that will take place this year between the 4th - 18th of November. These unique events are created and curated by the musicians, creatives, promoters, venues and artists involved. So expect a diverse lineup of activities, gigs and talks!
Last year saw the sound of Belfast live through a series of events online but this year Team ATL are happy to confirm that the majority of the events will be in person. So expect live panels, live gigs and live conversations across the city of Belfast! Over 50 events will be taking place this year, across 11 venues so there’s plenty to go around.
Some of the events include:
- 'True North’ - Sound of belfast opening night at Oh Yeah with a special double-header; Gareth Dunlop and Jealous of The Birds
- NI Music Prize at the Ulster Hall
- Music Cities Day presented by Music Connections
- Breaking Into Music Youth Music Conference
- In The Round with Ralph McLean at Empire Music Hall – featuring Siobhan Brown, Bernadette Morris, Cormac Neeson, Kate Nicholson
- Rebekah Fitch at the Limelight
- In store gigs at Starr Records
- Scratch My Progress showcase with Lemonade Shoelace, Gender Chores, Vivamagnolia, Gilmore and Riley Holland
- Getting to Know Henry Cluney (XSLF) in association with Dig With It
- No Oil Paintings, Myles McCormack and Vivamagnolia at Oh Yeah
- Rory Nellis at the Deers Head
- Bangers N' Mashups Mob Wife, pop superstar Sasha Samara, Electronic Wonk Pop FRUITY & More!
- Reevah at the Black Box
- Yeo Magazine launch with Winne Ama, Manukahunney Blue and DJ set from Brién
- Volume Control all ages gigs, Clash of The New Breeds live final
And that’s only a taste. To find out the full lineup head over to the sound of Belfast website (www.soundofbelfast.com)
