Limelight announces intimate Dermot Kennedy gig next month

Don't miss his 'Album Launch Show' 👇

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 22nd Aug 2022
Last updated 22nd Aug 2022

Dermot Kennedy will host a special album launch show to celebrate the release of his latest album ‘Sonder’ at Limelight, Belfast on Sunday 6th November 2022.

Album/ticket bundles will be available for preorder/purchase at 10am from Tuesday 23rd August 2022 via** hmv.com/dermot-kennedy**

If you'd like to attend Dermot's gig at Limelight in November, it's important to know....

- This event is 18+

- The venue operates a Challenge 25 policy and I.D. with proof of age will be required.

- The venue also reserves the right to refuse entry

On Thursday 29th September, Dermot will be preforming an acoustic set at McHughs on Queen's Square, Belfast. Local fans struggled to get a hold of tickets last week, so if you'd like to attend his Limelight, best be quick!

Dermot recently performed to a sold-out Ormeau Park for Belsonic 2022, and announced new music was on the way.

His new album 'Sonder' is the follow-up to Kennedy's 2019 debut Without Fear, it's preceded by new tracks 'Dreamer' and 'Kiss Me.'

The Dublin singer-songwriter was due to support Shaun Mendes on a number of dates of his stadium tour, but sadly cancelled due to his mental health.

Dermot has been popping up in various parks across the US busking - something that is close to his heart, since the day he started singing covers on Grafton Street in Dublin.

Check out some of the other big names performing in venues across Belfast & Dublin later this year 👇

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Ryan McMullan - Millennium Forum - Thursday 3rd November

The acclaimed Northern Irish singer and songwriter is set to release his new EP, Debut Mix Tape in early 2022. Ryan played to 40,000 people with Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic this September followed by sold out shows in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leicester.

Biffy Clyro - SSE Arena Belfast - Wednesday 9th November

Biffy Clyro revealed details of their next full-scale UK & Ireland arena tour in November 2022, with special guests Architects in support at every show. The tour announcement comes in the wake of glowing reviews from their incredible performance at Download Festival.

Lyra - Limelight 2 - Thursday 10th November

Lyra is a singer/songwriter from Cork who's voice and on stage presence is truly at home on a global stage. Her songs have been used on worldwide ad campaigns for Van Moof, Guinness, Disney+ and have featured in "Grey's Anatomy" and "Love Island".
And she's just announced an exciting show in Belfast, at Limelight 2 on Thursday 10th November 2022.
A unique talent, she manages to produce a sound which captures the Celtic heart of music along with a blood flow of pop, haunting powerful ballads. Her songwriting comes from the heart and she has written about heartbreak, family, falling in love, regret and revenge.

Bowling for Soup - Telegraph Building - Friday 2nd December

Following their 2019 SOLD OUT Belfast show and having released ten studio albums during their most active years, Bowling for Soup have no shortage of material to perform at their upcoming Telegraph Building gig on Friday 2nd December 2022.

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Due to PHENOMENAL demand, Irish pop sensations Westlife are set to play FOUR dates in Belfast this December! The Wild Dreams Tour support's the group's 2021 album, following a run of outdoor shows across the UK and Ireland this summer.

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