CQAF 2025

The Spitfires

CQAF and Right On Promotions present

The Spitfires

The Deer’s Head

Saturday 10 May, 8.00pm 

Doors 7.30pm | Mostly standing

£20.00

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The Spitfires are a UK band known for their high-energy performances, sharp melodies, and dynamic sound. Originally formed in 2012, the group quickly gained a reputation for their distinctive style, combining punchy guitar riffs, infectious rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics. Their early releases caught the attention of both critics and fans, earning them a loyal following across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Over the years, The Spitfires released a series of well-received albums – Response (2015), A Thousand Times (2016), Year Zero (2018), Life Worth Living (2020) and Play For Today (2022). The band toured extensively, building a reputation for their electrifying live shows and ability to connect with audiences through their raw, honest music. Their songs have always reflected a deep connection to the themes of personal and social change, often exploring the complexities of modern life.

After a decade of working together, the original line-up announced they were to split up in 2022, bowing out at their final performance at a sold out Electric Ballroom, London in February of that year.

But the band’s story is far from over. In 2025, The Spitfires will be reforming with an exciting new line-up, ready to share fresh material with fans old and new. With a renewed sense of purpose and a bold new direction, the band is poised to make their return with a sound that promises to be just as powerful and relevant as ever.

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CQAF 2025 Earlybird Shows

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The 4 of Us: Belfast Launch of ‘Crescent Nights’

The Empire

Sunday 4 May, 8.00pm

SBT [Sarabeth Tucek] with special guest Ben de la Cour

SBT [Sarabeth Tucek] with special guest Ben de la Cour

The Deer’s Head

Tuesday 6 May, 8.00pm

Hayden Thorpe & Propellor Ensemble perform NESS

Hayden Thorpe & Propellor Ensemble perform NESS

The Deer's Head

Wednesday 7 May, 8.00pm

The Anthony Toner Songbook

David Hull Promotions & CQAF proudly present

The Anthony Toner Songbook

St. George's Church

Friday 9 May, 7.30pm & Saturday 10 May 2.00pm 

The Spitfires

CQAF and Right On Promotions present

The Spitfires

The Deer’s Head

Saturday 10 May, 8.00pm 

Lael Neale

Strange Victory + CQAF Presents

Lael Neale

McHughs Basement

Sunday 11 May, 7.30pm

Bernard Butler

Bernard Butler

First Presbyterian Church, Rosemary Street

Sunday 11 May,  8.00pm

Josie Long: A Work in Progress About Giant Extinct Animals

Josie Long: A Work in Progress About Giant Extinct Animals

The Black Box

Monday 5th May, 8.00pm

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