Having announced the first batch of headliners – including Queens of the Stoneage, Biffy Clyro, Example and Kodaline – tickets are on sale, and by all accounts, moving fast...
No official word on any other dates, acts as of yet, but when we know, we will let you know.
Below, is some official bumpf from Belsonic HQ.
Friday 15 August: Example & Special Guests
It has been a full-on 12 months for Example, AKA Elliot Gleave, and the pressure shows no sign of letting up. Two sold-out British arena tours, a triumphant homecoming show at Earls Court stadium, and a brand new LP ready for release, entitled "Live Life Living".
Musically, immersion in old flames such as Faithless, the Prodigy, Black Box, Soul II Soul and Technotronic reconnected Example with the notion of dance music becoming, in a live setting, an experience that has more in common with a rock show than today’s reductive and generic EDM offerings, and this is fully on show with the new LP.
"Kids Again", the second single from the latest LP, is out now.
Sunday 17 August: Biffy Clyro + Little Matador & Special Guests
The story of Biffy Clyro is as romantic as it is archetypal. Three childhood friends from Ayrshire formed a band, delivered three albums of abrasive youthful exuberance and finally cracked the big time when their fourth – 2007’s Puzzle – hit the charts at #2. By the time the promotion of their fifth album Only Revolutions had ceased, they were bona fide stars who could deliver hit singles in an era in which rock bands rarely trouble the charts.
2013's Opposites propelled the trio to a whole new level as it debuted at #1 – suddenly Biffy Clyro had joined the elite category of bands who could repeatedly fill arenas (their most recent sold-out tour culminated with a gargantuan show at London’s O2 Arena), headline major festivals (Reading, Leeds and Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2013 alone) and earn waves of awards (Best Band at the NME Awards, Best Album at the Kerrang! Awards).
Biffy Clyro will be joined by opening act Little Matador, the new musical project from Snow Patrol's Nathan Connolly, while a main supporting act will be announced in the coming weeks.
Monday 18 August: Kodaline + Tom Odell & Black Rivers
Dublin quartet KODALINE have enjoyed a remarkably fast rise to fame, culminating with a sold out show at Dublin's O2 Arena last month. Debut LP 'In A Perfect World' features 'High Hopes' and 'Love Like This' two of the biggest singles released by an Irish act in recent years and as a result, they're set for a massive summer of high profile festival appearances including a headline slot at Belsonic 2014!
Kodaline are joined by BRIT award winning singer songwriter TOM ODELL, whose debut LP “Long Way Down” shot straight to number one in the UK charts on its release in June 2013. The bill will be opened by BLACK RIVERS.
Wednesday 20 August: Queens Of The Stone Age & Special Guests
One of the most critically acclaimed rock acts of all time, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE enjoyed arguably their most successful year to date with the release of seventh studio LP '....Like Clockwork' and an arena tour of the UK and Europe. The new album, which features collaborations with a diverse selection of artists ranging from Dave Grohl & Alex Turner to Trent Reznor & Elton John is widely considered the bands best since the game changing “Songs For The Deaf”. Released in 2002, that album is regarded a classic and featured hit singles “Go With The Flow” and the hugely familiar anthem “No One Knows”. As well as their appearance at Belsonic this summer, the band are set to headline Reading & Leeds for the first time.
Friday 22 August: Imagine Dragons & Special Guests
Las Vegas based quartet IMAGINE DRAGONS were undoubtably one of 2013's biggest commercial breakthrough artists. The band's Grammy nominated debut LP “Night Visions” is certified gold in the UK, thanks partly to “Radioactive”, one of the biggest selling UK singles of last year. The band have just completed a headline arena tour of the U.S., and will be back in the UK in August to perform at both the iconic Reading & Leeds festivals, as well as Belsonic at Custom House Square.
Tickets priced from £27.50 + Booking Fee onsale now from Belsonic.com, Ticketmaster outlets and online and The Stiff Kitten.
Example
Biffy Clyro
Kodaline
Tom Odell
QOTSA
Imagine Dragons
Belsonic 2014 – On Sale Now
Date: 15/04/2014
