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Oh Yeah Music Centre
Belfast · 13 approved listings in the next two weeks.
Saturday 31 October 1 listing
Afternoon 1
Thursday 5 November 3 listings
Tonight 3
18:00
Alter Your Native Land: Punk In The North 1976-2026 Exhibition Launch
Punk rock has been a dynamic feature in the North of Ireland since 1976. It has inspired so much great noise, fever and self-awareness. This new photo exhibition by Stuart Bailie presents the alternative faces who have made it such a vital, cultural force. The camera has searched out early pioneers like RUDI, The Undertones, Stiff Little Fingers and The Outcasts. It remembers how the attitude had been passed down to flame-keepers like Therapy? and Ash. And it celebrates the new contenders like Chalk, Problem Patterns, Tramp, Mucker and Éabha. The images have been shot on film and hand-printed in Stuart’s darkroom. It’s a rebellious family album. The best we ever had. Stuart Bailie is a music journalist, author and a co-founder of Oh Yeah. This is his fourth solo photo exhibition. Plus: A special exhibition fanzine release, Alter Your Native Land launch event. Free Entry OTD Age All Ages Learn more Posted In: Fairs & Exhibitions Tagged: All Ages
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Alter Your Native Land Sounds of the Exhibition Party: Brian Young, Tramp, Éabha, DJ Terri Hooley & Stuart bAILIE + Surprise Guests
To celebrate the launch of Alter Your Native Land, we have invited some of the artists featured in the exhibition to perform. Brian Young, Tramp, Éabha, DJ Terri Hooley & Stuart Bailie + surprise guests. £12.00 18+ Posted In: Live Music Tagged: 18+
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Alter Your Native Land Sounds of the Exhibtion Party: The Outcasts plus Special Guests Tramp, Éabha and Surprise Guests
To celebrate the launch of Alter Your Native Land, we have invited some of the artists featured in the exhibition to perform. The Outcasts plus special guests Tramp, Éabha and surprise guests TBA DJ sets from Terri Hooley and Stuart Bailie. To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: ALTER YOUR NATIVE LAND Launch Party: The Outcasts plus Guests tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle Age 18+ Learn more Posted In: Live Music Tagged: 18+
Friday 6 November 1 listing
Tonight 1
19:30
Classic Album Night: Snow Patrol – Eyes Open (20th Anniversary)
Twenty years on from the release of Eyes Open , Snow Patrol's biggest-selling album, Oh Yeah Music Centre celebrates a record that helped take Northern Irish music to the world with a special Classic Album Night as part of Sound of Belfast 2026. Released in 2006, Eyes Open became the UK's biggest-selling album of the year, going on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide. Featuring songs including Chasing Cars , Open Your Eyes and Set the Fire to the Third Bar , it remains a significant album in the band's career. For this special anniversary celebration, Reevah , Anna Bradley , Nathan O'Regan , Jack Devlin , Ghoul Girl (Lucy Gaffney) and James Gitari (Tribal Ting) will each bring their own interpretations to songs from the album. Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody has welcomed the celebration: "We are absolutely over the moon that the Oh Yeah Centre have decided to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our album Eyes Open as part of their Classic Albums night at the Sound Of Belfast Festival. Every year they pick an album to cover and the so far list is an impressive one (including OK Computer and Astral Weeks), so being in such exalted company is a massive honour. We’d like to hugely thank all the musicians participating in the night! Hope you have fun with the songs. And all the people going to see it, thank you so much!" Following previous Classic Album Nights featuring Radiohead's OK Computer and Van Morrison's Astral Weeks , this year's event brings together a new line-up of local artists to revisit Eyes Open twenty years on. Join us for a special evening of familiar songs, fresh interpretations and a celebration of Belfast music. To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Classic Album Night: Snow Patrol's Eyes Open (20th Anniversary) tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle Age 18+ Learn more Posted In: Live Music Tagged: 18+
Saturday 7 November 1 listing
Morning 1
10:45
PULSE#2 Daytime Rave
For Sound of Belfast 26, we are hosting PULSE#2 — a daytime clubbing experience for anyone who wants to move, connect, let go and feel joy! Join dancer lead Aisling McCormick along with DJ Venus Dupree in an immersive music‑led experience where you can: • Dance without judgement • Lose yourself in the rhythm and reconnect with your body. • Show up alone and still feel part of something Come as you are. Move how you want. No pressure. No posing. Just music, movement and connection. Your ticket includes an 1 hour dance class led by vibe-master Aisling McCormick who will focus on safely warming up your body and introduce simple, accessible movement ideas. No choreography to memorise, no mirrors or performance pressure. This section is particularly supportive for first‑time participants or those who feel unsure about dancing in club environments. After the class, the space will shift fully into a club setting: lights drop, the music lifts and we dance together for a 1 hour DJ‑led continuous mix. Whether you’re a seasoned dance-floor regular or someone who just wants to switch off, shake it out and feel alive, PULSE is your space! 11:00-12:00 Dance Class 12:00-13:00 Free-flow Club £10.00-£12.00 18+ Posted In: Clubs , Workshops Tagged: 18+
Sunday 8 November 2 listings
Afternoon 1
12:00
Youth Open Mic
A safe and welcoming place for young people to showcase their musical talent. To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Youth Open Mic tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle Age All Ages Learn more Posted In: Live Music Tagged: All Ages
Tonight 1
19:00
The Budvar Music Trail presents: Ode to Misinformation: Rarewitch Live hosted by Stephen McCauley
Join us for a celebration of disruption through art and music with Rarewitch aka Patrick Maguire. Rarewitch is a visual artist, animator and musician based in Belfast known for his prolific and subversive online animated shorts and outsider folk music. His live performances entail a chaotic fusion of frenetic banjo playing, surrealist humour and anarchic social commentary. Stephen McCauley is an award-winning presenter and producer from Derry. His career in radio began in 2006 with the alternative music programme Electric Mainline, followed by the experimental music show Soundscapes with Stephen McCauley on BBC Radio Ulster. He now hosts the 3-hour alternative music show Stephen McCauley on BBC Radio Ulster on Friday nights which features interviews, sessions and live concerts from the likes of Pixies, Lisa Hannigan, Paul Noonan, Gemma Hayes, The Divine Comedy, David Holmes, Muireann Bradley and The Cure. He also presented Live at the Limelight and Live at Mussenden Temple in 2024 and was the host for the TV series Sounds New and Collaborations from 2018 to 2020. From the start of his career, Stephen has been a tireless advocate for homegrown music with countless bands, songwriters and producers beginning their radio journey on his shows including Two Door Cinema Club, Ryan Vail and SOAK. Stephen has also been a guest curator at the Sound! Festival of Film Soundtracks at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Ode to Misinformation: Rarewitch Live tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle Age 18+ Learn more Posted In: Live Music Tagged: 18+
Tuesday 10 November 2 listings
Afternoon 1
13:30
PRS Members' Day at Sound of Belfast
Want to understand how to make money from your music, build your network and explore funding that could support your next step? Join us on Tuesday 10 November at Oh Yeah Music Centre for PRS Members’ Day at Sound of Belfast – a free to attend day of industry insight, education and networking opportunities to help you take the next steps in your career. Listen to panel discussions with industry experts, find out more about PRS’ role in the music ecosystem and connect with organisations and individuals from the wider industry. Plus, enjoy an evening drinks reception and live music from artists participating in Scratch My Progress, Northern Ireland's talent development partner programme. Not a PRS member? Members’ Day at Sound of Belfast is open to both PRS and non-PRS members. All are welcome and encouraged to find out more about what we do. 1:30pm | Doors Open & Networking Registration and networking opportunities. 2:30pm | Panel Discussion: Grow your career with PRS for Music Panellists: Elaine Allan (Head of Strategic Partnerships), Tony Barton (Director of Writer Relations), Lucy Tamboura (Senior Relationship Manager, Live), Meg Harding (Public Affairs Manager) Hear from PRS leadership to learn more about how we work to support music creators, respond to industry challenges and help members build their careers. 3:30pm | Comfort Break 3:45pm | Panel Discussion: Get seen, heard and paid: The data that powers your career Panellists: Crispin Hunt (President, PRS Member Council), Catherine Grimes (Music Supervisor, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast and Blue Lights ), Eoin O'Callaghan (NI Music Prize Winner 2019 and Composer for BBC's Blue Lights ), Aine Cronin-McCartney (BBC Radio 1 / BBC Introducing Ulster; Manager of ETP writer Reevah; A&R and Label Manager, Faction Records / Bloom Records). Learn more about music rights, royalty flows, metadata best practice and how creators can maximise their earnings and career opportunities. 5:00pm | Drinks Reception Hosted in partnership with PRS Foundation . Evening Showcase | Scratch My Progress Showcase Featuring performances from artists participating in Scratch My Progress , Northern Ireland's talent development partner programme. Register Posted In: Talks , Networking , Workshops Tagged: 14+
Tonight 1
19:00
Scratch My Progress Vol 14 Presents: Pinsleep, Lord Jane, The Thing Is... & GUSH
Pinsleep Lord Jane The Thing Is… Gush Join us on Tuesday 10th November as we celebrate the new wave of homegrown talent at our annual Scratch My Progress Showcase. This special night marks the culmination of our 9-month talent development programme supported by PRS Foundation and IMRO, where emerging artists have spent time honing their craft with dedicated mentors, weekly sessions, industry advice, studio time, photoshoots, and creative guidance. Now a year after they first began with scratch, these artists are ready to share the results: brand-new music and a showcase performance of the compilation EPs, recorded as part of the programme. Scratch My Progress has become a vital platform for discovering and supporting fresh voices in Northern Ireland’s music scene, and this showcase is a chance to experience them at a pivotal moment in their journey. To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Scratch My Progress Vol 14: Showcase tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle Age 18+ Learn more Posted In: Live Music Tagged: 18+
Wednesday 11 November 1 listing
Afternoon 1
14:30
An Introduction to PPL
We would like to invite you to the #PPLinSession: An Introduction to PPL taking place in collaboration with Sound of Belfast. This free PPL tutorial will be hosted by Performer Account Manger Oliver Hickey & will run through: What is PPL? The difference between PPL and PRS for Music How does PPL work for performer members? International Collections How to become a member (if you're not already) To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: An Introduction to PPL tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle Posted In: Talks , Networking Tagged: All Ages
Thursday 12 November 2 listings
Afternoon 1
13:00
Start Together Studio & Sound Of Belfast present "Breaking The Ice with Social Media" with Matt Bacon
A masterclass in social media presence for new artists by Matt Bacon of Dropout Media. You’ll know Matt as "Bacons.bits" from your feed, where he talks music and band advice, and shares social media & marketing skills. Often found conducting with his cigar, he’s been helping new and established artists from across the world to find and expand their audiences, one post at a time. Join us for a special talk on the insight into his approaches and outlook followed by a Q&A with Matt and Rocky O'Reilly from Start Together Studio. To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: "Breaking The Ice with Social Media" with Matt Bacon tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle Age 18+ Learn more Posted In: Talks Tagged: 18+
Tonight 1
19:30