Belsonic 2013

Furious-Red

aka accounts 2010

Not overly impressed with tonight's announcement. Went up last year to Thin Lizzy and James Morrison and really enjoyed.

Thought this year they would have brought it to a new level. I'll probably head to Jake Bugg. Would love to see Ben Howard again but clashing with Slane I'm afraid.

loveboat captain

For me the line ups better than last year. Basement Jaxx, Suede and Jake Bugg are excellent headliners

Just Like Heaven

Might go to Basement Jaxx. Nothing else really for me this year. Wouldn't mind seeing BMTH but the support would need to be good. That's the last time they'll ever be on bill before BFMV.

green day rule

Really thought Fall Out Boy were going to play.

StaticAge11

Might go up for Bullet for my Valentine. A band I've always wanted to see but seem to ignore Ireland for tours

the_doctor199

There's another few nights still TBA, most of the better acts in previous years came in the second wave of announcements.

cherryghost

How many people does the Custom House hold?

Just Like Heaven

5,000~ But apparently even when the gigs are sold out there's plenty of space.

cherryghost

fewtinsoffroth wrote: »

5,000~ But apparently even when the gigs are sold out there's plenty of space.

Thanks for that. Thinking of going to Basement Jaxx but not a fan of crowded spaces

alleystar

Woohoo! Got tickets to see Ben Howard

Absolutely delighted

lc180

wrote:

NINE INCH NAILS, JAMES, THE COURTEENERS, MICHAEL KIWANUKA, ASIWYFA, GOJIRA, NINA NESBITT, SOAK & SILHOUETTE announced for Belsonic 2013!!!

Legendary American Industrial act NINE INCH NAILS headline Belsonic at Custom House Square on 21st August 2013, their first ever Northern Irish live show. Support comes from ASIWYFA. Tickets go onsale Friday 31st at 9am from www.belsonic.com & Ticketmaster!

Iconic Manchester rock band JAMES join the bill for Belsonic on Saturday August 24th as special guests to SUEDE. Tickets are onsale NOW!

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A Brad Maddox Guy

Would be very interested in going to Nine Inch Nails & ASIWYFA but travel would likely be a real pain. Anybody got advice on the nearby accommodation if it comes to that? Cheaper the better :P

Mushy

A Brad Maddox Guy wrote: »

Would be very interested in going to Nine Inch Nails & ASIWYFA but travel would likely be a real pain. Anybody got advice on the nearby accommodation if it comes to that? Cheaper the better :P

Where you travelling from? Buses run all night to Dublin. I'm flying in from Berlin, bus to Belfast, back to Dublin then onto Cork for this one, be home by 9am I hope. Wouldn't miss it for the world.

A Brad Maddox Guy

Mushy wrote: »

Where you travelling from? Buses run all night to Dublin. I'm flying in from Berlin, bus to Belfast, back to Dublin then onto Cork for this one, be home by 9am I hope. Wouldn't miss it for the world.

Dundalk. So the bus bypasses me altogether and there aren't any buses running from Dublin to Dundalk that late. Really want to go so staying at the youth hostel could be an option

Mushy

http://reservations.bookhostels.com/hini.org.uk/hosteldetails.php?HostelNumber=452&PHPSESSID=2886745612-13052911265DNCss4prXKnef92GMSLkf

From 10.50, seems like its 5 minute walk away!

ONeill2013

Does anyone know what time the Bullet For My Valentine show finishes at on 26th August? the last bus I can get is at 11.30

Wrongway1985

ONeill2013 wrote: »

Does anyone know what time the Bullet For My Valentine show finishes at on 26th August? the last bus I can get is at 11.30

Its the UK so similar to the republic curfew for outdoor events is 11, will personally know more as im headin to NIN a few days before your said gig

nxbyveromdwjpg

Also interested in NiN, nightmare travelling up and back midweek though. Wonder what the chances are of a Dublin gig?

A V A

nope no chance of a dublin gig :rolleyes: pretty p*ssed off about !!!

A V A

i think its utter bollox that nine inch nails are playing bellsonic!! NIN to a capacity of 5000 venue ?? **** that !!!!

Furious-Red

A V A wrote: »

i think its utter bollox that nine inch nails are playing bellsonic!! NIN to a capacity of 5000 venue ?? **** that !!!!

Capacity wise its probably perfect for them over here tbh

the_doctor199

ONeill2013 wrote: »

Does anyone know what time the Bullet For My Valentine show finishes at on 26th August? the last bus I can get is at 11.30

Headliners usually come on at 9ish so say a 90 minute show and you'll be fine, but as above, curfew is 11.

ONeill2013

the_doctor199 wrote: »

Headliners usually come on at 9ish so say a 90 minute show and you'll be fine, but as above, curfew is 11.

have you been to belsonic before? the bus station is about a 30 minute walk away i think

the_doctor199

ONeill2013 wrote: »

have you been to belsonic before? the bus station is about a 30 minute walk away i think

Yes. And yeah but it'd be a 3min taxi ride and there's always a bunch of taxis outside so your best bet is to jump in one of those.

A V A

so could one explain how the situation would go for someone wanting to go from dublin?? get the train to??and so on?

the_doctor199

A V A wrote: »

so could one explain how the situation would go for someone wanting to go from dublin?? get the train to??and so on?

Bus to Europa Bus Station, 15 min walk/3 min taxi to concert then reverse home. Could get a train up but you wouldn't make the last one home.

A V A

how long would the bus journey be?

Mushy

Think its around 2-2.5 hours. Tis grand, and you just sleep the whole way back!

ONeill2013

It turns out my last bus is 11pm not 11.30 so probably would be risky going though i think i heard that translink make some changes to their services for it. Public transport in northern ireland is a joke, coaches run all through the night in england

the_doctor199

ONeill2013 wrote: »

It turns out my last bus is 11pm not 11.30 so probably would be risky going though i think i heard that translink make some changes to their services for it. Public transport in northern ireland is a joke, coaches run all through the night in england

The bus runs once every hour, 24 hours: Link

ONeill2013

the_doctor199 wrote: »

The bus runs once every hour, 24 hours: Link

the belfast to derry (via anywhere rural) service i mean though, 212, though on tuesday to thursdays and sundays it runs until 12 midnight

cherryghost

Basement Jaxx tonight. Can't wait. Decided to make a weekend out of it and stay the weekend in Belfast

A V A

what is the total capacity of belsonic??

Mushy

5,000 I read.

callmepetardu

Nine Inch Nails and ASIWYFA on Wednesday, I'm already so very excited

Anybody else heading up from Dublin?

EyesClosed

callmepetardu wrote: »

Nine Inch Nails and ASIWYFA on Wednesday, I'm already so very excited

Anybody else heading up from Dublin?

Few of us getting the bus that day, can't wait, was there for biffy cylro before, it's a great venue

A V A

callmepetardu wrote: »

Nine Inch Nails and ASIWYFA on Wednesday, I'm already so very excited

Anybody else heading up from Dublin?

yes im headin up from dublin should be good

muppetkiller

Ben Howard was fantastic on Saturday night...shame so many smartphones ruining the gig. Literally more people recording/watching it on their phone than looking at the stage.

Pighead

Looking forward to seeing Suede and James on Saturday. Got tickets as soon as it was announced that Suede were playing and it was a beautiful bonus when James were announced as support. Two excellent bands.

alleystar

muppetkiller wrote: »

Ben Howard was fantastic on Saturday night...shame so many smartphones ruining the gig. Literally more people recording/watching it on their phone than looking at the stage.

This ^^^

Ben Howard was excellent, as expected and the support act, Nick Mulvey was brilliant too. The amount of people taking photos/videos with their smartphones was ridiculous. And then some people were taking selfies during the actual performance .

acquiescefc

callmepetardu wrote: »

Nine Inch Nails and ASIWYFA on Wednesday, I'm already so very excited

Anybody else heading up from Dublin?

yup.. cant wait

Furious-Red

callmepetardu wrote: »

Nine Inch Nails and ASIWYFA on Wednesday, I'm already so very excited

Anybody else heading up from Dublin?

Try check out The Minutes , they are opening the gig

acquiescefc

Furious-Red wrote: »

Try check out The Minutes , they are opening the gig

you sure, thought it was Little Matador or something?

Mushy

Are The Minutes playing too? That would be class, but haven't seen it listed anywhere.

Furious-Red

acquiescefc wrote: »

you sure, thought it was Little Matador or something?

Mushy wrote: »

Are The Minutes playing too? That would be class, but haven't seen it listed anywhere.

Yea i noticed on the poster it doesnt have them but on their FB it did. So not sure anymore

ciaranf92

Don;t think The Minutes are playing anymore. Seems they played Vital with KOL instead.

Little Matador are a decent replacement though, Nathan from Snow Patrols side project.

Pighead

Cracking gig in Belfast on Saturday evening. Venue was lovely, no mad queues for beer and most importantly both bands were in fine form. Tim Booth's dancing is still weirdly wonderful. Getting Away With It (All Messed Up) has been running round my head all weekend. Great tune.

Suede put on a great performance as usual. Opened with High rising which was a nice surprise as I'd never seen them play it live before. Played about twenty songs in total with about six off them off the new album. Sometimes I Feel I'll Float Away was my personal highlight.