Belsonic has announced Sam Fender as the latest headliner for the Ormeau Road festival next summer.
Following the news of two sold out stadium shows at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park, the singer-songwriter will also play his biggest ever Belfast date at Belsonic on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Over the past few months, the Geordie has solidified himself as one of the most celebrated and successful British artists of his generation, pulling a huge crowd on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury ahead of his own 45,000 sell-out show at London’s Finsbury Park.
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It’s been a huge 2022 so far for the North Shields hero, picking up a slew of BRIT, NME and Ivor Novello Awards. This latest announcement suggests 2023 will be Sam’s biggest year yet.
Fender will join other headliners Florence and the Machine and Paolo Nutini next summer at Ormeau Park for the huge outdoor festival, with more huge acts due to be announced in the coming weeks and months.
Tickets for the Belsonic gig will go on sale this Friday, October 21 at at 10am via Ticketmaster. He will also perform at Malahide Castle, Dublin on the same weekend, June 25.
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