Belsonic & CHSQ events will require COVID Status certification for entry
BREAKING GIG NEWS 🚨
Last updated 26th Jul 2021
The scheduled 2021 outdoor concerts at CHSQ/Custom House Square and Ormeau Park/Belsonic, this August and September will require ALL ticket holders to demonstrate their COVID-19 Status to gain entry.
You must provide ONE of the following, listed below:
- Proof of full COVID vaccination - both doses received (with the second at least 14 days prior to the event you are attending)
- OR Proof of a negative NHS Lateral Flow Test taken no more than 48 hours prior to your arrival at the event you are attending
- OR Proof of natural COVID antibodies based upon a positive PCR test within 180 days of the event you are attending (including 10 days self-isolation following the result)
Alan Simms of Belsonic Ltd. commented "Demonstrating COVID-19 status is a simple process, which creates a COVID secure environment for our customers, workers and artists alike, and will help to safeguard the future of the events industry.
"The music industry has consistently proven itself to be adept at risk management and these entry conditions are based on the positive findings of the range of ERP (Event Research Programme) pilot events earlier this year in England. Furthermore this entry criteria is already in place for many of the UK’s largest and most respected music festivals and venues."
Take a look at some of the upcoming gigs we can look forward to later this year:
Foy Vance, Empire Music Hall, September 2021
With new music, comes a whole new tour. Vance announced details of 'An Evening With Foy Vance' his upcoming UK & US tour to celebrate the album's release. And of course, Belfast is included, with an intimate performance in The Empire Music hall on Sunday 12th September 2021!
Dermot Kennedy, Ormeau Park, September 2021
Following his largest ever SOLD OUT Belfast show to date at Belsonic in Ormeau Park, Dermot Kennedy is pleased announce a second headline show - Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September 2021.
Liam Gallagher, September 2021
Liam is scheduled to return to Belfast on Friday 24th September 2021. He'll be joined on stage by Bristol rock band IDLES - who actually have a link to Belfast. Their guitarist Mark Bowen hails from Northern Ireland.
AVA Festival, Boucher Road, September 2021
Set to take place at Boucher Road Playing Fields from 24-25th September 2021, this is going to be a huge event for electronic dance fans. The open air site offers a signature set-up blending industrial design with music, and visual electronic artists.
Laura Marling, Ulster Hall, October 2021
Laura Marling just announced a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021. This will be Laura's first headline tour in the UK in over five years!
Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, Waterfront Hall, October 2021
BRITs Critics Choice award winner Rag'n'Bone Man is coming to Belfast's Waterfront Hall on 19 October 2021! The tour announcement comes ahead of release of the multi-platinum singer's highly anticipated sophomore album, Life by Misadventure.
Dappy, Limelight, October 2021
Dappy well known for his time with N-Dubz, is back in Belfast this autumn, headlining at Limelight 1 on Sunday 24th October 2021. Dappy released his debut solo album, 'Bad Intentions', in 2012, and since then has put out a number of standalone singles and EPs, as well as guesting on other artists' tracks.
Fatboy Slim, Telegraph Building, October 2021
One of dance music's most iconic figures comes to The Telegraph Building this October to help Shine celebrate their 25th Birthday! Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim can't wait for his first Belfast show since Belsonic 2016! You don't want to miss this birthday gig - Saturday 23rd October 2021.
Shane Todd, SSE Arena, November 2021
We're all in need of a laugh right now! Due to phenomenal demand Shane Todd has added a second date to his solo arena show, 'Chancer' on Saturday November 13th 2021. This will be the sixth solo show for one of Northern Ireland's biggest stand up stars.
Belfast Girls LIVE, SSE Arena, November 2021
Big Bernie, Betty, Shankill Joe and all your favourite characters are back and ready to party - kicking off November 5th 2021 at The SSE Arena Belfast. Packed with all new hilarious songs and some old favourites! This is a comedy play you definitely don't want to miss!
Steps, SSE Arena, November 2021
Three years after they staged the most successful comeback of the decade, pop legends STEPS return once again with their exciting new 'What The Future Holds' Tour. They will be joined on stage with special guest Sophie Ellis Baxter on Monday 15 Nov 2021.
Ryan McMullan, Waterfront Hall, November 2021
Following his largest headline show to date at Custom House Square in 2019, Ryan McMullan has sold out one show at Belfast's Waterfront Hall, and has now added an extra date! The Portaferry singer-songwriter who supported Foy Vance and Ed Sheeran is back Friday 19th & Saturday 20th November 2021.
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