Belsonic 2014

Furious-Red

Belsonic

BELSONIC 2014 - FIRST ACTS ANNOUNCED, THURS 3RD APRIL @ 7PM!!

If you are over 18 and want to be at the official launch party next Thursday evening at The Kitten Bar, Belfast, we've a few pairs of tickets up for grabs. Just @ tag the friend you would bring with you in a comment below to enter. Winners picked on Tuesday!!

Mushy

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, IMAGINE DRAGONS, BIFFY CLYRO, EXAMPLE, KODALINE & TOM ODELL

Furious-Red

Mushy

otumelty

Well thats put tennents vital to shame, they will all sell out so fast.

wirelessdude01

otumelty wrote: »

Well thats put tennents vital to shame, they will all sell out so fast.

Mustn't be any more Vital gigs. PSNI would hardly sanction another gig on either the Wednesday or the Friday alongside the Belsonic gigs would they?

Mushy

They normally have 2 Vital gigs alright!

wirelessdude01

Mushy wrote: »

They normally have 2 Vital gigs alright!

3 last year!! Wed, Thurs and Friday. Belsonic was on a different week last year though to T-Vital.

otumelty

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Mustn't be any more Vital gigs. PSNI would hardly sanction another gig on either the Wednesday or the Friday alongside the Belsonic gigs would they?

Did last year, avicii and basment jaxx was on on the same night, also vital already said they were doing 2

StaticAge11

Wonder will there be a presale for Queens.....

Furious-Red

Ah that rules out Queens for EP

Mushy

Furious-Red wrote: »

Ah that rules out Queens for EP

Dont think they were gonna be announced if not in first batch or headlining.

Time to work on getting the days booked off work now!

Also love how nobody is mentioning the other gigs, even from what I saw on fb its all about qotsa!

StaticAge11

Mushy wrote: »

Dont think they were gonna be announced if not in first batch or headlining.

Time to work on getting the days booked off work now!

Also love how nobody is mentioning the other gigs, even from what I saw on fb its all about qotsa!

I love that Biffy was announced but I am already seeing them at the Marquee and at Kilmainham. I may end up going to them too, I'll see closer the time!

Furious-Red

Mushy wrote: »

Dont think they were gonna be announced if not in first batch or headlining.

Time to work on getting the days booked off work now!

Also love how nobody is mentioning the other gigs, even from what I saw on fb its all about qotsa!

Ah i know but didnt want to stop dreaming . Can see Queens selling out fairly quick .

StaticAge11

I saw a post on the Belsonic Twitter stating that ticket prices are starting at 27.50 pounds. I wonder is that for all gigs.

Has anyone been to Belsonic before? I assume it's all standing?

Wrongway1985

StaticAge11 wrote: »

I saw a post on the Belsonic Twitter stating that ticket prices are starting at 27.50 pounds. I wonder is that for all gigs.

Has anyone been to Belsonic before? I assume it's all standing?

Ya I went the Nine Inch Nails day last year, very nice set up good place for a gig.

That should be for all gigs it was that exact same price for all gigs last year which was also £27.50.

As far as im aware yeah last year there was no specific seating, there was limited seating in the VIP area and VIP tickets will be about £20 more than regular ticket. By seating there now I mean sit and rest for a bit between acts or whatever rather than sit and watch band, cant imagine sitting for QOTSA but hope this helps

StaticAge11

Wrongway1985 wrote: »

Ya I went the Nine Inch Nails day last year, very nice set up good place for a gig.

That should be for all gigs it was that exact same price for all gigs last year which was also £27.50.

As far as im aware yeah last year there was no specific seating, there was limited seating in the VIP area and VIP tickets will be about £20 more than regular ticket. By seating there now I mean sit and rest for a bit between acts or whatever rather than sit and watch band, cant imagine sitting for QOTSA but hope this helps

I'm sorry VIP? whats the VIP tickets?

UsedToWait

StaticAge11 wrote: »

I'm sorry VIP? whats the VIP tickets?

There's an area at the side.. We paid extra at primal scream and it was well worth it.. Plenty of room and a good view

StaticAge11

UsedToWait wrote: »

There's an area at the side.. We paid extra at primal scream and it was well worth it.. Plenty of room and a good view

Think id rather be up front and personal with Queens :P nothing beats that at a QOTSA gig!

UsedToWait

StaticAge11 wrote: »

Think id rather be up front and personal with Queens :P nothing beats that at a QOTSA gig!

Yeah, if that's your bag
When you get a bit past it like me it's nice to have a seat between acts and a bar / jacks with no queue etc

callmepetardu

It's so small that you get close to the front by the time the main act are on anyway! Went to see NIN last year and we stood on the steps at the side, great view and not too squashed. Delighted QOTSA were announced this year

Rooooaaaaaadddd trip

eldest200

How fast are QOTSA tickets going to sell?

wirelessdude01

Anyone know what the capacity of Belsonic actually is?

Wrongway1985

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Anyone know what the capacity of Belsonic actually is?

Yeah its around the 5,000 mark

eldest200 wrote: »

How fast are QOTSA tickets going to sell?

Considering tickets for their arena dates last Nov (Odyssey & O2) sold very well indeed both venues capacity combined would be 20,000+ four times that of Custom House Square, so going on that hanging on might not be wise. If they are doing other dates on the Isle they better announce before Friday as if not I'll prob pick up one meself.

wirelessdude01

Wrongway1985 wrote: »

Yeah its around the 5,000 mark

Thanks for the reply

Mince Pie

So, just checked the site and it says tickets "from" £27.50 plus booking fee. Will they release the prices before Friday for QOTSA. Need to check the funds.

otumelty

Mince Pie wrote: »

So, just checked the site and it says tickets "from" £27.50 plus booking fee. Will they release the prices before Friday for QOTSA. Need to check the funds.

I think that means like, because VIP is dearer, any other year every day has been priced the same

Planemo

Mr.S wrote: »

Oh how I wish I owned one of the apartments facing the square..

Ha I remember last year at NIN there was a group having a dinner party coming out on the balcony every now and then for a gander, didn't seem too impressed!

wirelessdude01

Tickets are £30 according to ticketmaster.ie for the Queens.

Bosh

Hi all,

Have a young wan here who is looking to go to this with a few friends (15 - 16 yrs old) to see Imagine Dragons.

Any veterans who could fill me on the the general atmosphere, safety etc?

I see it says 16+....

Cheers

BadTurtle

Never been myself but I wouldn't think Imagine Dragons will have a bad crowd. Should be fairly well behaved and if its 16+ drink shouldn't be as prevalent as an 18+ gig

rock whore

Bosh wrote: »

Hi all,

Have a young wan here who is looking to go to this with a few friends (15 - 16 yrs old) to see Imagine Dragons.

Any veterans who could fill me on the the general atmosphere, safety etc?

I see it says 16+....

Cheers

been to a few of these and the atmosphere is very hospitable and as with most Belfast gigs there is a real camaraderie and openness within the crowd. Security is very tight and they are strict with IDs so anyone underage will defo be turned away. It they are all 16 by August and you are comfortable with it then it will be a trip they will remember fondly in years to come

Mushy

Got my qotsa ticket anyway. Should be class night!

aka accounts 2010

Bosh wrote: »

Hi all,

Have a young wan here who is looking to go to this with a few friends (15 - 16 yrs old) to see Imagine Dragons.

Any veterans who could fill me on the the general atmosphere, safety etc?

I see it says 16+....

Cheers

Must agree with previous posts. I've been to 4 gigs at Belsonic (two in 2012 & two in 2013).

Absolutely super event. Gorgeous city centre location with excellent crowds and great atmosphere. Security was nice and tight but not in your face. The police had a very visible presence around the city centre and the area where the gigs were held. They don't take any crap up there at these events.

Can not recommend these gigs enough and will be heading along myself again this year. I've brought my Dad along aswell in the past and he loved it.

IMO, the organisation in NI is superior to ROI. I've been to Ulster Hall and Tennents Vital a few times also and always had a really good night.

StaticAge11

Got my QOTSA ticket. Tempted by Biffy but I'll hold off til closer the time!

Beekay

Did anybody manage to go to these gigs before and get back to Dublin the same night?

horseburger

Beekay wrote: »

Did anybody manage to go to these gigs before and get back to Dublin the same night?

Do you mean by bus?

Bus Éireann in conjunction with Translink Ulster Bus run services throughout the night to and from Belfast and Dublin, with stops at Sprucefield, Banbridge, Newry, Dublin Airport and Bus Aras.

Aircoach also run services between Belfast and Dublin throughout the night.

Aircoach leave from Glengall Street for Dublin with a first stop at the airport and then Dublin City Centre

The Ulster Bus/Bus Éireann service leaves from the Europa Bus Centre alongside Glengall St.

The Europa Bus Station locks up at 11pm but there is an entrance to the Bus departure area at the gate to the station on Glengall Street.

http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1367495210-001X.pdf

Between June and September the Bus Éireann/Ulster Bus Translink service is hourly throughout the night to and from Belfast and Dublin

The aircoach service is hourly on the half hour from Belfast back to Dublin

http://aircoach.ie/timetables/route-705-x-belfast-dublin-airport-dublin-city-express

viv2

Heading to imagine dragons and was hoping to get a hotel for the night but looking very expensive, should have booked something last week. Anybody any recommendations ??

Wrongway1985

viv2 wrote: »

Heading to imagine dragons and was hoping to get a hotel for the night but looking very expensive, should have booked something last week. Anybody any recommendations ??

Have you tried the days hotel or the Ibis?

wirelessdude01

viv2 wrote: »

Heading to imagine dragons and was hoping to get a hotel for the night but looking very expensive, should have booked something last week. Anybody any recommendations ??

Have you tried www.airb&b.com?

We booked 2 nights(Wed for Queens and the Thurs for The Killers) on this and it was a hell of a lot cheaper than any hotel we could find.

viv2

Thanks wirelessdude01tl i think ive found something there.

All the hotels ive looked at are way over €100 for the night and I would prefer somewhere that has parking which seems to be hard to get. Have stayed in the encore ramada before and thats the cheapest i can see that suits but i know i wont be able to sleep as the walls are paper thin.

rock whore

I'll put in a wee plug for this B&B I use when I go to Belfast. It's outside the city centre. Taxi to City Hall is a fiver and there's a shopping centre directly across the road with an off licence and a McD's. Lady that runs it is very nice.

wirelessdude01

rock whore wrote: »

I'll put in a wee plug for this B&B I use when I go to Belfast. It's outside the city centre. Taxi to City Hall is a fiver and there's a shopping centre directly across the road with an off licence and a McD's. Lady that runs it is very nice.

We stayed there last year for two nights around the Vital gigs but it was already booked for the dates we wanted this year. Excellent location for anyone going to Vital.

acquiescefc

try the etap in belfast. Wasnt showing up on the main hotel 'scrapers' but looks decent for around 30-40 euro.

http://ibisbudgethotel.ibis.com/gb/booking/hotels-list.shtml

viv2

Ended up booking the days hotel through a travel agent ( I had a gift voucher) for cheaper than all the booking sites. It was £80 for a double room.

Mushy

Just booked the Fitzwilliam Hotel for €192 for 2 nights for 2 people...not too shabby. Night before and of the QotSA gig. Hopefully another good band playing Belfast the Tuesday!

Furious-Red

Janes Addiction for Belsonic??????

http://www.nme.com/news/janes-addiction/77001

Wrongway1985

Ticket for QOTSA came in post today

According to their Facebook more acts announced in the coming days.

Assuming one of the support acts is Brody Dalle, like others said JEW wouldnt be a bad suggestion.

Furious-Red

viv2

Any ideas who is supporting imagine dragons?

Celtise

Thanks for all the info in this thread. Never been to Belsonic or Vital or any NI event before and only Belfast once. Never knew about the nighttime Belfast to Dublin buses which may be my saviour considering I've no accommodation booked yet and most likely going solo. Definitely going to Vital/The Killers and highly considering Belsonic/Imagine Dragons.