The Wedding Present was born in Leeds in 1985. Rising from the ashes of The Lost Pandas, The Wedding Present was assembled by David Gedge [singing & guitar] and Keith Gregory [bass], when they enlisted the services of Peter Solowka [guitar] and Shaun Charman [drums]. Several events [including a Wedding Present musical!] are being planned to celebrate the band’s forty …
Highly regarded New York indie-folk band FLORIST announce a Belfast show on 22 June. FLORIST will release fifth album Jellywish on 4th April, and they it’s already getting mighty praise – “effortlessly graceful” (Paste), “an enchanting piece of dream-folk” (Stereogum), “spellbinding” (Consequence) “I just want music in my life / I just want us to sing along” declares songwriter Emily Sprague …
NERINA PALLOT – ALL ROADS LEAD TO TOUR 2025 This autumn, Nerina Pallot embarks on a journey unlike any other. All Roads Lead To is a tour of the UK’s less-trodden paths, bringing her music to intimate venues and unexpected corners of the country. From historic theatres to grassroots arts spaces, Pallot is taking her acclaimed songwriting and spellbinding performances on a …
Known for their high-energy and strong harmonies, The 19th Street Band brings together a constellation of Americana, hillbilly, gypsy-rockin’, good time music sure to captivate every crowd. This joyous group consists of husband-wife duo Caolaidhe, pronounced “Cally”, (guitar/harmonica/vocals) and Meghan Davis (fiddle/mandolin/vocals) with the rockin’ rhythm section of Chris Brown (bass) and Patty Dougherty (drums). Their newest album, Near Perfect, …
One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, Albert Lee has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, Chas ’n Dave and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock ‘n’ roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy …
Morrissey: “I’m very impressed and flattered by what they do” Andy Rourke: “Spooky, spot on” These Charming Men from Dublin, Ireland, were formed in 1995 and to this day continue to charm fans of The Smiths and Morrissey all around the globe with their finely tuned, energetic and passionate live shows. They are classed as one of the premier Smiths and Morrissey …
Jarrod Dickenson is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, originally from Waco, Texas, now based in Nashville. His two albums, The Lonesome Traveler and Ready The Horses, along with his EP, Under A Texas Sky have earned him critical acclaim and a devoted audience on both sides of the Atlantic. Not one to fear an exhausting tour schedule, Dickenson has entranced crowds all over Europe …
Get ready to rock out with Raised On Rock! Following a couple of sold out Christmas and New Year’s shows, ROR are back at The Belfast Empire on Saturday 28th June for a school’s-out special to kick off the summer. This electrifying tribute band brings the thunder of the stadium rock era to life, covering all the iconic hits that …
Following a sensational show in 2024, we are delighted to welcome back Hejira for a repeat show in September 2025. Tickets available online from Ticketmaster (fees apply) or directly from the venue (no fees). ‘Hejira’ is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s. Having released the albums …
Off the back of the 24 January release of their second album “Burnout Days”, Florida’s flipturn have announced a Belfast visit for 10 November. Recently appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live in the US, the band are on an ever upward charge with already sold out shows across Europe and North America this spring, and a wave of critical praise for …