Legendary Brazilian / American thrashers Sepultura have sold over 20 million albums worldwide, gaining multiple gold & platinum records across the globe. MTV has called Sepultura the most successful Brazilian heavy metal band in history and perhaps the most important heavy metal band of the '90s. Sepultura play The Limelight in Belfast on Sunday 12th August. Tickets are on sale now!

Metalcore superstars Asking Alexandria have risen from nothing to greatness in a short space of time. The English boys released their debut album Stand Up and Scream to an audience just begging for something slightly different, and they delivered. Asking Alexandria have announced an over 14s show in Mandela Hall, Belfast for January 16th 2013. AA have toured with Enter Shikari, A Static Lullaby and Alesana. This year saw the release of their follow up album, ‘Reckless & Relentless’ on Sumerian Records. Tickets are on sale this Friday (June 16th) priced £16.50 + booking fee,

CHIC are probably the most influential band of the Disco era, responsible for classic singles including 'Le Freak', 'Everybody Dance', 'I Want Your Love' and 'Good Times' (which was famously sampled by The Sugar Hill Gang on 'Rappers Delight'). Their now legendary guitarist / producer Nile Rodgers has gone on to produce some of the 20th century's most memorable singles, including Madonna's 'Like A Virgin', David Bowie's 'Let's Dance', and Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family', among many others. Chic have made a huge live resurgence over the last number of years, playing stunning headline slots, consisting of all their greatest hits, at contemporary music festivals across the globe, including Bestival, Electric Picnic & The Warehouse Project, not to mention two consecutive sellout nights at Dublin's Tripod. Chic & Nile Rodgers make their long awaited Belfast debut on 1st August. Tickets go onsale Monday June 18th at 9am.

Kate Nash fans will be thrilled to hear that the Brit Award winning artist is making a return to Belfast to play The Limelight this July. Kate has been busy working on her as-yet-untitled third album in LA and has announced a UK tour, titled Faster Pussycat Run Run Tour. It has also been revealed that Nash will star in two feature films this year, details of which are yet to be announced. Kate Nash sold out her Mandela Hall visit in 2010 and tickets for the Limelight show are onsale now!

Gomez return to Belfast on Wednesday 27th June to headline The Limelight to play a very special request-only set. The band's Mercury Prize winning debut album 'Bring It On' went Platinum and beyond on its release in 1997. Now on their seventh album 'Whatever's On Your Mind' Gomez return to Ireland to play Cork, Belfast and Dublin this June before playing alongside Ray Davies and Dr John at the Hop Farm Music Festival in Kent. Support come from Leaders Of Men!

Clock Opera released their stunning debut album Ways To Forget on Moshi Moshi / Island Records recently to rave reviews from the press. Clock Opera make music that is intensely euphoric with infectious rhythms and profound emotion. Rarely does an approach so fascinating in its methods and far reaching in its components result in songs with such universal appeal. Clock Operas debut album is full of romance and recollections, re-enactments and speculations, memory and mystery, machine generated mood and human thought. Chopped and sliced, reassembled and repeated, these songs hold a mirror to the times we are living in.

Belfast's kraut-pop, post-punk trio Third Man Theme have built a strong live reputation through a series of fierce performances. They have recently played with acts such as LogikParty, Hype Williams, Thread Pulls, TwinKranes, Not Squares and Girls Names. Third§ Man Theme's debut release - Tears on Tate EP - is now available to download or stream at: thirdmantheme.bandcamp.com. TMT have just been announced as support to BBC 6 Music playlist favourites.

Buffalo's Every Time I Die (Epitaph) will be back on the UK shores this Autumn for a tour including a date in Belfast. Always known for creating the best party, Every Time I Die have garnered much critical and fan acclaim for their high energy, intense live shows. Every Time I Die recently released a new video to YouTube, "Underwater Bimbos from Outer Space", from their sixth studio album. The album, Ex Lives (Epitaph), charted in the Billboard top 20 and received raving reviews from The List, Absolute Punk, Premier Guitar, Rock Sound and the BBC. Supporting acts will be Red Enemy & Death Of A Salesman

American Pop punk legends Bowling For Soup have announced a return to Belfast's Mandela Hall to play a 14+ show. They will be joined by The Dollyrots & Patent Pending on their full UK tour. With the last Belfast show selling out well in advance, fans are advised to get tickets early for Bowling For Soup's eagerly anticipated return! Tickets are on sale now!

Choice Music Awards nominees Cast Of Cheers have announced a headline show in Belfast. Their free album 'Chariot', which was recorded in 3 days, has racked up over 150,000 downloads on BandCamp, they got nominated at the Choice Music Awards and their debut single 'Family', has been championed by Zane Lowe, Fearn Cotton, John Kennedy, Huw Stephens and Edith Bowman to name a few. A great name, catchy songs and instant acclaim has established Dublin four-piece as a firm favorite with music critics and fans alike. Cast Of Cheers also play at Belsonic this August opening up for Bangor heavyweights Two Door Cinema Club at Custom House Square. Support come from Kowalski

One of the most legendary club nights in Northern Ireland!
Playing only the finest rock & indie (both old and new), the odd dose of hip hop and even an occasional 80s classic, Tuesdays at the Limelight has been a staple of the Belfast club scene for 18 years. Join our facebook to keep up to date on playlists, competitions, guestlists and whats on the minds of our DJs.

Friday nights in the Limelight sees DIRTY DISCO, with music from the best retro sounds from the 60s through to the Naughties, added to that are its unique visuals with 4 video screens and a range of lamps,lights and lazers.

Any 4 drinks for £10 promotion runs from Mon-Fri 12-8pm! Pints, Bottles, Spirits & Shots, ask staff for details!

Watch live European football this summer in the comfort of Katys! Inhouse bar games with loads of great prize giveaways - including football jerseys, match balls, beers and much more. Offers include 2 pints for £6, Buckets of beer for £10 - Free bar tabs worth £50 to be won over the opening 4 nights. Competionions - Predict the correct score & win a SHOT - Predict the correct knock out stages & be in the draw for £100 bar tab.

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