The Bluetones return to Belfast as part of their full band U.K. tour in Autumn / Winter of 2024, playing The Empire on Sunday 13th October, with tickets on sale from Wednesday 27th March.
“The Bluetones are a band tied to their Brit Pop past but with tunesthat begin to transcend it too”–Louder Than War
The Bluetones first came to prominence in 1995, when their debut release ‘Are You Blue Or Are You Blind’ broke into the Top 40. The single proved to be the launching pad for a run that saw 14 hit singles and 6 albums follow on from it.
From thereon, the band, made up of brothers Mark & Scott Morriss alongside Adam Devlin and Eds Chesters, enjoyed considerable UK and Ireland successes, extending out across into Europe and Japan, before taking a hiatus in 2011 that lasted for 4 years.
Since then, they have re-established themselves as one of the UK’s most consistently entertaining live acts, regularly touring their extensive catalogue to their army of devoted fans.
2024 will see the release of the first new Bluetones material in 14 years, and promises to be as exciting a year for the group as they’ve ever enjoyed. A renaissance that will see the four original band members take in the summer festivals before a full UK tour in the autumn/winter of 2024.
“The Bluetones run the gamut from classic indie-pop to psychedelic-tinged rock with unselfconscious ease”–The Scotsman
Support on the night from Belfast-based Lonely Astronauts, a melodic rock band formed in 2018. Since their formation, they have had many releases that have gained them a following within the Irish and Northern Irish music scene.
Lonely Astronauts are known for their energetic live shows that include stand out tracks with sing along choruses.
