Clare Galway is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. Born in the heart of Belfast city, with mixed Irish and Filipino heritages, Clare weaves her soulful, gospel-influenced vocals into the world of Celtic storytelling. The listener cannot help but be drawn into her world by her captivating voice and potent, compelling stories of love and loss.

We close the Sound Of Belfast Festival with an afternoon dedicated to solidarity, reflection, and collective expression by presenting a tribute to Sinéad O’Connor’s 1994 album, Universal Mother. A powerful and haunting work, the album delves deep into trauma, womanhood, resistance, and the political through the lens of the personal. Its themes are as urgent today as they were then.

JUJU is Belfast (and Ireland’s) first Japanese-style jazz kissa – a dedicated café for listening to jazz, hosted by Belfast-born photographer and writer, Philip Arneill, creator of the acclaimed TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS project.

JUJU is Belfast (and Ireland’s) first Japanese-style jazz kissa – a dedicated café for listening to jazz, hosted by Belfast-born photographer and writer, Philip Arneill, creator of the acclaimed TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS project.

Three Generations of Belfast DJs in Conversation.

As part of the 2025 Sound of Belfast Festival, we are proud to present “RTT” a compelling & intimate panel discussion tracing the evolution of DJ culture both here in Belfast and further afield, via three voices of influential & burgeoning artists: Noel Watson, Timmy Stewart & Hannah.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far.

Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and who loves today’s punk bands too. The story of 1970s punk and the Good Vibrations record shop and label run by Terri Hooley, has been dramatised in the ‘Good Vibrations’ film. On the walk, you will explore Belfast to see where the legendary sites in the 1970s punk story were, including where the Good Vibrations record shop first opened, and where the Harp Bar and The Pound stood.

Experience Belfast’s vibrant music scene with the Belfast Music Bus Tour, and celebrate its UNESCO City of Music status. Hop on board for a music-filled journey across the city, to hear lots of stories and entertaining facts about many music legends connected to Belfast. Ruby Murray, Gary Moore, Sean Maguire, Bicep and David Holmes –to name just a few.

JUJU is Belfast (and Ireland’s) first Japanese-style jazz kissa – a dedicated café for listening to jazz, hosted by Belfast-born photographer and writer, Philip Arneill, creator of the acclaimed TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS project.

At Building Blocks we have a unique seminar. In the morning, we will provide music industry education, song splits, funding, all the basic grassroots legalities. We have partnered with the MU and will also signpost to their materials. We provide lunch, and after lunch our attendees will split into smaller groups and write with workiBuilding Blocks to Becoming a Pro Songwriting songwriters to write a song and then perform the songs to the group at the end of the day. Previous camps have had writers Winnie Ama, Leo Miyagee, Cheylene Murphy and advice from the MU and Score Draws Mark Gordon.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Belfast’s iconic entertainment venues – the Waterfront Hall – on 15 November.

Venus Rising is a new creative production company founded by Claire Hall — also known as Venus Dupree. Our mission is to spotlight artists who are either on the rise or already blazing bright with innovation, rawness, and an unwavering dedication to the integrity of their craft.

Polar Bolero with support from Tessio and Tristan Rene. Polar Bolero- Live is where their arena is. Getting people onside is what it’s all about. Polar Bolero do it better than almost anyone else.

The Night Hearts are best described as blending the fresh-faced sounds of today’s Pop/Rock with a dash of Americana. Led by Songwriting and Production Duo Chantelle McAteer and Chris Logan.

Volume Control's annual battle of the bands competition. Live Final with 5 of the freshest new musical acts to hit in the scene in Belfast and beyond. They will battle it out in front of an audience of their peers and industry judges in order to win some brilliant prizes and opportunities for their future.

JUJU is Belfast (and Ireland’s) first Japanese-style jazz kissa – a dedicated café for listening to jazz, hosted by Belfast-born photographer and writer, Philip Arneill, creator of the acclaimed TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS project.

JUJU is Belfast (and Ireland’s) first Japanese-style jazz kissa – a dedicated café for listening to jazz, hosted by Belfast-born photographer and writer, Philip Arneill, creator of the acclaimed TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS project.

JUJU is Belfast (and Ireland’s) first Japanese-style jazz kissa – a dedicated café for listening to jazz, hosted by Belfast-born photographer and writer, Philip Arneill, creator of the acclaimed TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS project.

Radio Starr are kicking off their studio launch with a little daytime Ri-Rá here at Oh Yeah on Thursday 13th November, 12:00–1:30pm. Perfect for anyone in need of a gentle recovery session after the night before’s Sound of Belfast and NI Music Prize goings-on.

Come and experience this highly popular, immersive listening experience that recreates the spirit of the unique world of Japanese jazz kissa through vinyl and stories, hosted by Philip Arneill of the TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS project.

Celebrate some of the very best of Northern Ireland’s music scene at the NI Music Prize, taking place on Wednesday 12th November at the iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast. This unmissable annual event shines a spotlight on the incredible talent our local artists have to offer, with awards across multiple categories including the flagship Album of the Year award.

Starting and sustaining a career in music can mean a lot of hard work, so understanding your revenue streams is vital for any self-releasing artist or indie label. Whether it’s money from radio airplay, TV or your music being played in public places, we'll be discussing how revenue flows back through to the performer and recording rightsholder. Leo O’Brien, Member Development Manager at PPL will take you through some practical steps to ensure that you are fairly rewarded when your music is broadcast or played in public.

Breaking Into Music is a Creative Industries Day curated by the Oh Yeah Music Centre as part of the annual Sound of Belfast Festival in November.

A concert curated Beyond Skin and official sponsor Chloe Shannon (15), a musician and student at Integrated College Glengormley.

Bonded is a night in honour of the recording craft. The request is simple; sit back and listen. Each month we will select an LP to listen to in a safe and attentive group environment. The musician behind it will be present on the night. This is an event designed to slow the listening process down. To delve into the details and grow closer to the art of the recorded format.

A Little Herbal Hymnal is a spellbinding journey through grief, love, and the healing gifts of the natural world.

Myles McCormack invites you to join along as he drives a furrow through songs both familiar and obscure. In the midst of a project of reimagined covers (Leonard Cohen, Portishead, Tool, Black Sabbath, Catatonia etc) this concert will get to the heart of a selection of those songs, whilst also showcasing originals from his own catalogue, accompanied by a changing ensemble.

In response to the growing need of young artists for a safe place to perform and enhance their skills, Oh Yeah launched their first all-ages Open Mic in August 2022. It was a massive success with a bill filled to the brim of talented performers, all under the age of 18.