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This is where we share the stories behind the sound. From gig highlights and behind-the-scenes moments to artist spotlights and community projects, our blog is your backstage pass to everything happening at our iconic music venue.
We’ll be covering updates on our events, including the Sound of Belfast festival and the Northern Ireland Music Prize, as well as sharing insights into the incredible talent and initiatives we’re proud to support.
Whether you're a music fan, artist, or visitor to the city, stay tuned for news, interviews, and inspiration straight from the heart of Belfast’s music scene.
SUMMER SCHOOL SUCCESS
Bands formed during the school have been making their mark on the local scene.
WYNONA BLEACH SIGN TWO RECORD DEALS AND ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
Scratch My Progress alumni Wynona Bleach have announced that they had re-signed to UK label Fierce Panda and newly signed to US Label Propeller Sound.
NI MUSIC PRIZE 2025: RÓIS, CALIFORNIA IRISH AND MORE ANNOUNCED AS WINNERS
The NI Music Prize 2025 announced its winners yesterday in Belfast’s Ulster Hall, including the Album of the Year award for RÓIS as well as Single of the Year award for California Irish.
NEW VOLUME CONTROL TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR 2025
We are excited to announce that the Oh Yeah Youth Department has created a brand new Volume Control team for 2025!
SCRATCH MY PROGRESS 2025 ARTISTS REVEALED
We are delighted to reveal that the four fresh new acts that have been selected for Scratch My Progress 2025.
Guest blog: From Piracy to AI: How Music Keeps Paying for ‘Innovation’
Progress without reflection isn’t really progress at all.
Sound Of Belfast Festival 2025 Launched
We are thrilled to reveal our Sound of Belfast Festival 2025 programme!
GUEST BLOG: The Joy of Persistence
You are never too old to begin your journey with music making, or any art for that matter..
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland join forces to launch the National Music Prize Network
New cross-nation alliance to support artists, share knowledge and celebrate musical excellence across the UK.
Happy Together: the power of engaging people with music
“It is simply about engaging with people, interactively participating and to me, most importantly, taking on people’s views and literally hearing their voices.”
GUEST BLOG: The Ghost Post takeover!
I have a shelf of notebooks filled with phrases and conversations, ideas, names and themes, grievances, joys, hopes, dreams, losses - all parts of a puzzle waiting to be pieced together.
GUEST BLOG: Getting to know Dolores Vischer, Creative Tours Belfast
Music has been my lifelong passion, but it’s only since 2021 that I found a way to connect it to a day job.
Oh Yeah Presents: RÓIS & Tailtiu as part of The Lord Mayor's Day Celebrations
A curated line-up that’s all about breaking boundaries and giving a platform to cutting-edge artists who are re-imagining the Belfast music scene.
GUEST BLOG: Is there anything to be said for piracy?
I think that piracy was a catalyst that led to the creation of streaming.
Charlotte Dryden completes the 2024/25 Centre for Democracy and Peace Building Fellowship programme
Since 2021, the Fellowship Programme has provided the opportunity to reimagine complex political, business, and civic leadership in Northern Ireland.
Belfast Music Hub Oh Yeah Music Centre Releases Scratch My Progress EP
Five Irish artists selected to participate in industry talent development programme.
Song in a Day – Éirigh (Rise Up) - for International Women’s Day
An ambitious project brought together a group of women from across Belfast to write and record a song – in just one day!
Serpents Rise: Huartan Rewrite St. Patrick’s Tale with Tradtronica show at Oh Yeah Centre
Oh Yeah Music Centre proudly presents an electrifying night of music as NI Music Prize Live Act winners Huartan take the stage for their only current headline show. Experience ‘Tradtronica’ (a fusion of the traditional and electronic music) as, on the eve of St. Patrick’s day, Huartan invite you to gather for Oíche an Nathair – the Night of the Snake.
Tenant Talk with Charlene Hegarty
As the Musician’s Union first ever permanent regional officer for Northern Ireland, Charlene is continuing to guide musician’s through an industry in which you often need a navigator. I caught up with her to hear about her new role and why basing herself in Oh Yeah felt like the perfect spot.
Tenant Talk with Start Together Studio
Located on the first floor, Start Together is a truly incredible space where artists are free to create in an environment that inspires. It’s cosy, it’s funky, with a 70s charm that has never left it since the days of Good Vibrations.
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