Chordblossom Gigs

As well as writing about the music scene in Northern Ireland, Chordblossom also host live gigs. Since our live debut back in March 2014 we have hosted a huge number of great local artists. From EP launches for The Wood Burning Savages & LORIS, to single launches for Silences & His New Atlas, we also do our best to support young bands or musicians looking for their first shows.

Apply to Play

If you are a band or solo musician interested in playing one of our future shows we would love to hear from you.

There are no restrictions as to genre, we’re just looking for people who want to play live. Although we are particularly keen to hear from anyone releasing a single, EP or album. All our shows are paid!

If that sounds like something you’d be up for, please fill in this application form: Apply To Play a Chordblossom Gig.

GIFTED – Live at the Belfast Empire

Renowned for showcasing the best musical talent Northern Ireland has to offer, the GIFTED showcases have been sorely missed from the Belfast gig scene.

We were thrilled to be asked to get GIFTED back up and running again. We are enjoying curating shows in one of the country’s finest venues.

The revamped GIFTED will feature a host of established and up and coming musicians from across Northern Ireland through regular gigs.

The next GIFTED takes place on Thursday 26 November 2026. Hailing from Bangor, Foreign Mornings combine stadium ready rock with the intimate story telling of modern indie folk. The band return with new music this November and are celebrating with a headline slot at Gifted in the Belfast Empire.

They will be joined by our special guests Blue Deputy and LateArrival.

Tickets available here.