Gigs
Thamara KandabadaThis is a list of gigs I have been to, arranged in reverse chronological order. My definition of "gig" here is quite broad—it includes music, theatre, comedy, and many other kinds of performance art. My pre-2022 records are incomplete and I have only added the gigs that I remember. But I intend to dig through old photos and emails to make this list as comprehensive as possible.
Where support acts are mentioned, I've only included the ones I saw.
This page draws inspiration from Lynn Fisher's excellent concerts page. You can find more great examples on the IndieWeb Wiki.
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Music
UK Pink Floyd Experience
The tribute band performed a number of Pink Floyd’s best loved songs. This was my second time seeing them. Echoes was notably absent from the setlist this time.
at Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Music
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
The Boss kept going for almost 3 hours, performing a number of iconic hits.
at Boucher Playing Fields, Belfast
Music
May The Fourth Be With You
A celebration of the music of John Williams, specifically his work on the Star Wars films, performed by the Ulster Orchestra.
at Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Music
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
Support act: Mammoth
Slash and his new backing band, The Conspirators, with the angelic voice of Myles Kennedy in the lead, performed a number of songs from Slash’s solo albums, as well as some Guns N’ Roses classics.
at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
Theatre
Life of Pi
The stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel, with a new UK & Ireland cast, and exquisite puppetry.
at Grand Opera House, Belfast
Comedy
Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey’s new tour, named Thoughtifier, included a mix of his signature comedy and music, with audience interaction.
at SSE Arena, Belfast
Music
The Two of Us: Songs of Lennon and McCartney
Featuring songs from the Lennon and McCartney songbook, performed by a number of artists, backed by the Ulster Orchestra.
at Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Talk
Professor Brian Cox: Horizons – A 21st Century Odyssey
An evening of science, hosted by Professor Brian Cox, with the aid of stunning visuals, focusing on space exploration.
at Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Comedy
Jon Richardson
Jon Richardson’s The Knitwit Tour, serving his signature style of comedy.
at Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Music
Norah Jones
Supported by a stripped-down band, Norah performed a number of her best loved songs.
at Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Comedy
James Acaster
James welcomed hecklers at the show, and expertly clapped back at all of them. He even managed to split the room with the joke about the royal family.
at Whitla Hall, Belfast
Music
UK Pink Floyd Experience
The tribute band is made up of a great lineup of excellent musicians. They did the music justice. I was quite excited to see one of the very first shows where they had added Echoes to the setlist.
at Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Music
Bowie Experience
The tribute band performed an explosive set of hits to a very enthusiastic audience. The show was opened by the local band Lonely Astronaut.
at Ulster Hall, Belfast
Music
Hats Off To Led Zeppelin
Support act: Lonely Astronaut
The tribute band performed an explosive set of hits to a very enthusiastic audience. The show was opened by the local band Lonely Astronaut.
at Empire Music Hall, Belfast
Music
Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
A string quartet—all local musicians—performed acoustic renditions of Fleetwood Mac classics at Belfast’s iconic St. Anne’s Cathedral. This was a special show.
at St. Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
Music
Brian Jonestown Massacre
Support act: The Magic Mod
This was uncharacteristically chilled out for a BJM show. There were no fights on stage!
at Limelight, Belfast
Theatre
Romeo & Juliet
Our very first time at The Lyric, watching this modern retelling of the Shakespeare classic, with a local cast.
at The Lyric Belfast, Belfast
Art
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
An immersive exhibition of Vincent van Gogh’s art, using large format projections.
at Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast
Music
The Cure
Robert Smith and the band performed a number of songs from their new album, as well as some fan favourites.
at SSE Arena, Belfast
Circus
Circus Extreme
This thrilling circus featured peformers—acrobats, motocross riders, trapeze artists, and more—from all over Europe.
at Boucher Playing Fields, Belfast
