IRELAND’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE

Your front row seat to discovering Ireland’s best new artists.

Video of @kippaxtheband by @onstagewithkate at Noise Nights 003.

THE LATEST NOISE

  • HAPPY DAYS FEST 2026

    We caught Esmeralda Road, Sell Everything, Avenue 68 and The Thing Is at Happy Days Fest.

    Photo of Esmeralda Road by @annalogue.jpeg.

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  • ARTIST OF THE MONTH

    Our monthly feature covering Ireland’s best emerging artists.

    Photo of @ember_band_ by @ellenmccahill.

    DISCOVER ARTISTS

  • THE DAVIDS: LIVE CD

    The Davids prove there’s still something special about a physical release.

    Photo and Artwork by @alyssaduffphotography.

    Read REVIEW

  • NOISE NIGHTS

    Our series of live gigs showcasing new and emerging artists from North and South.

    Photo of @sell.everything404 by @shotbycam.jpg.

    More Coming Soon

BEHIND THE NOISE

Near the Noise is a Belfast based independent platform dedicated to discovering, supporting and championing emerging artists across the whole of Ireland.

What started as a small idea has grown into a platform covering gig reviews, live sessions, artist features, events and showcases.

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We had the best time ever at @happydaysfestt a few weeks ago. Quite possibly the best lineup ever @esmeraldaroad @sell.everything404 @avenue.68 @the_thing_is_band Wrote a short review on it - link is in our bio to read🪩✨ Thanks so much to Happy
more recent releases we are enjoying rn 💿 #TrackSpotlight #NearTheNoise #NewIrishMusic
There have been some crazy strong releases in Ireland recently - here’s our top 4. #NearTheNoise #TrackSpotlight #NewIrishMusic
Noise Nights 003 We love love love @kippaxtheband @thedavidsband and @ember_band_ - you’re all the best seriously It was also an HONOUR to have @onstagewithkate with us for her first ever Belfast gig! Thanks to everyone who came down 📹 @on
Noise Nights 003 is less than a week away. Secure your ticket now via the link in our bio. #NearTheNoise #NoiseNights #NewIrishArtists
Six recent releases to get adding to your playlists🎧 PS my heads a bit scrambled from the Fleadh so hope these make sense #NearTheNoise #TrackSpotlight #NewIrishMusic
Noise Nights 003. It’s confirmed, Belfast loves KIPPAX! After the response they got at Noise Nights 002 and their recent No Line Up show with @withafadamag, it only felt right to bring @kippaxtheband back for the deserved headline slot. Join
2 Noise Nights, 6 Artist of the Months, 9 On Records, 11 Live Reviews and endless track spotlights later! Grá Mór my friends - thanks for supporting local music 🍀🤍 #NearTheNoise