Belsonic
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| Genre | Rock, Dance, Pop, Indie Rock |
| Dates | August (2008–2015), June (2016–2020, 2022-2024) September (2021) |
| Location(s) | Custom House Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland (2008–2015) Titanic Belfast (2016), Ormeau Park (2017-present) |
| Years active | 2008 – present |
| Website | belsonic.com |
Belsonic is an annual outdoor music festival held in Belfast during the month of June. The festival, organised by Shine Productions, started in 2008, and when it began was held in Custom House Square in August. The festival later moved to Ormeau Park, and now happens in June, taking place over several weeks. The festival has hosted international acts including Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Shania Twain, Sting, and Blondie.
History
[edit]The Belsonic music festival originally took place during the month of August at the Custom House Square in Belfast, Northern Ireland, starting in 2008. It is organised by Shine Productions Ltd.[1] The capacity of the event was 15,000 as of 2019.[2] As of 2022, Belsonic is held in Ormeau Park.[3] The festival partners with charity the Cancer Fund for Children.[4] In 2021 the festival organisers faced criticism for failing to meet with local residents to discuss the impacts on them of the festival.[5] The festival director is Alan Simms.[3]
Belsonic 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19 with plans to reschedule the event in 2021.The event was due to take place in Ormeau Park from 7 to 28 June.[6]
Belsonic 2023 included acts Florence + The Machine, Charli XCX, Lizzo and Lionel Richie.[7][8]
In 2024 the festival took place over three weeks in June, with acts including Shania Twain, Sting, Blondie, Take That, Limp Bizkit, Picture This and Scooter.[9] Local acts performed at folk and traditional music event The Farmers' Bash, including Derek Ryan, The Whistlin' Donkeys, The Tumbling Paddies and All Folk'd Up.[9]
The 2025 line-up includes Catfish and the Bottlemen, Alanis Morissette and Madness.[10][11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Belsonic Terms and Conditions". Shine. 8 May 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2008.
- ^ "Belsonic is this year's biggest outdoor music festival in Belfast…". Belfast Telegraph. 8 August 2008. Archived from the original on 13 August 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2008.
- ^ a b "Organisers of Belsonic begin setting the stage for global superstars descending on Belfast". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 5 June 2024. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ Laurent, Flo. "Belsonic and Emerge Music Festival raise over £15,000 for Cancer Fund for Children". Hotpress. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Belsonic organisers criticised for failing to meet Belfast community group over impact of festival on residents". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 4 September 2021. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Belsonic 2021 promoter says "We're looking at practical solutions that can make festival a reality"". BelfastLive.co.uk. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Indie rockers Florence + The Machine confirm Belsonic 2023 date at Ormeau Park". Belfast News Letter. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ McLaughlin, Sophie (2 June 2023). "Line-up, gate times, tickets, parking, security and more for Belsonic 2023". Belfast Live. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Belsonic: Shania Twain, Take That set to rock Ormeau Park". www.bbc.com. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ Breen, Nadia (4 April 2025). "Further headliner announced for Belsonic 2025". Belfast Live. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "ALANIS MORISSETTE ANNOUNCES BELSONIC, BELFAST SHOW ON 30TH JUNE 2025 | ON SALE FRIDAY AT 9AM". Metal Planet Music. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ Kelly, Caroline. "Madness announce gigs at Belsonic and Cork". Hotpress. Retrieved 22 April 2025.