BC Camplight (Brian Christinzio) isn’t just one of the most celebrated songwriters in UK independent music—he’s also one of the most captivating live performers you’ll ever witness. His shows are an electrifying mix of raw emotion, masterful musicianship, and an undeniable connection with his audience.

Hot off the success of his first Top 40 album, The Last Rotation of Earth, Christinzio has taken his breathtaking live performances to bigger audiences than ever before, culminating in a show-stopping television debut on Later… With Jools Holland.

BC Camplight’s live shows are unpredictable, intense, and deeply moving, reflecting his own journey of resilience and redemption. Originally from Philadelphia, he found creative rebirth in Manchester, crafting a series of albums that have been hailed as masterpieces by The Guardian and The Sunday Times. His music, a stunning blend of heart-wrenching lyricism and soaring melodies, comes alive on stage in a way that must be experienced firsthand.

This is more than just another gig—this is BC Camplight at his absolute peak. Don’t miss the chance to see one of the UK’s most critically acclaimed artists deliver a powerful, unmissable live performance in Belfast.

Hollie McNish is back in Belfast for one night only with her brand-new book tour. A Sunday Times bestselling author, expect strong language and adult content, gift-wrapped in her much-loved poetry and chat as she reads from her brand-new collection Virgin; on love, loss, wolves and warm morning croissants.

Here, she will be joined by Scotland’s best-cherished poet and performer Michael Pedersen reading from his prize-winning poetry collection The Cat Prince, plus magical new novel, Muckle Flugga.

Hollie McNish is a poet and author based between Glasgow and Cambridge. She was the first poet to record at Abbey Road Studios, London and won the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry for her poetic parenting memoir – Nobody Told Me – of which The Scotsman stated ‘The World Needs this Book’. She has published five further collections of poetry – Papers, Cherry Pie, Plum, and Slug and Lobster, both Sunday Times bestsellers. Her next book is out in October 2025. She loves writing.

“Warm, relatable, smart and funny” – Sophie Ellis-Bextor

“bold, hilarious and tender” – Salena Godden

“Her writing is sublime” – Ellie Taylor

“One of the best poets we have”. – Matt Haig

”Never have we needed her more’ – Stylist

Adult content warning 18+ / Book signing after the gig.

Affectionately known as the “First Lady of Folk”, Kate Rusby has become a cherished highlight at festivals around the world. With her distinctive Yorkshire warmth, captivating voice, and timeless songwriting, Kate brings a unique charm to every stage she graces.

A Mercury Prize nominee, recipient of multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and too many more accolades to mention, her live performances are renowned for blending heart, humour and an unmistakable connection with audiences.

Celebrating over 30 years in music, Kate’s setlist is a rich tapestry of traditional songs and her own compositions, ranging from poignant ballads to upbeat, singalong favourites. Her sound effortlessly transitions from intimate, delicate moments to expansive, lush soundscapes, creating an emotional journey that captivates every listener.

Her 2026 festival performances will feature selections from her acclaimed new album ‘When They All Looked Up’ alongside her enduring classics.

With a stellar band of world-class musicians, Kate’s shows are nothing short of magical. Fans can also expect a sprinkling of her famous between-song banter, ensuring smiles and an unforgettable experience all around. Come and see why Kate and her band are the heart and soul of every festival she plays.

Folksinger Willi Carlisle holds tight the conviction that love is bigger than hate, and no-one is expendable. Carlisle’s music has always been a dance between absurdity, spectacle, and philosophy.

On his fourth studio album, Winged Victory, Carlisle returns with his signature blend of traditionally-rooted folk music and kaleidoscope of oddball characters to confer with his core tenets in more overt and provocative ways.

Carlisle delivers Victory as the next chapter in his long-running direct address to the hope that by understanding our collective suffering we might be free of it. He’s intent on creating art and a well-rounded life in a broken world.

The idea began with 2022’s Peculiar, Missouri when Carlisle proclaimed “your heart’s a big tent, everybody gets in.” After gathering together all the world’s weirdos and misfits under the big tent, with 2024’s Critterland, Carlisle let them loose into the world. Now, on Winged Victory, they speak for themselves, unencumbered by social expectations.

Victory, Carlisle’s first self-produced album, will be released June 27 via Signature Sounds. It both indulges a few of his wildest dreams (including a version of Richard Thompson’s “Beeswing,” among several traditional folk song covers), and feels like the inevitable sequel to Critterland’s charismatic menagerie of chaos.

Though occasionally raunchy, and routinely provocative, Victory is not afraid to make a spectacle for the sake of a point. Victory should be understood as a reflection. It revels in the beauty of tiny, monetarily-worthless moments and things, offering with them a consideration of our innate humanity.

Ailbhe Reddy has a knack for writing alt-folk songs that hit you right in the chest. On her debut album Personal History – which snagged a nod for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize – she moved effortlessly between the deeply personal and the strangely universal.

Her slacker-pop follow-up, Endless Affair, dropped in 2023 and was followed by tours of Europe and North America. Her third album is already on the horizon for 2026, which she debuted at this year’s SXSW festival in Austin, TX.

“A songwriter of real emotional depth.” – Uncut Magazine

“Personal History constantly confronts us with emotional honesty, pressing on bruises that feel all too familiar.” –Pitchfork

“More like a work of art than an album. It’s such a strong debut. Her vulnerability is awe-inspiring and relatable.” – Clash Magazine