24/01/2017

Neil Diamond To Perform In Belfast

Grammy award winner Neil Diamond has announced he is to perform in Belfast as part of his 50th anniversary world tour.

The singer will take to the stage at the SSE Arena on Sunday, 08 October.

He will also perform at the 3Arena in Dublin on Tuesday, 10 October.

Michael Rapino, President and CEO of Live Nation Entertainment, said: "Neil Diamond is more than just a music icon. His singular artistry and talent has left an indelible mark on American culture and has helped shape the sound of popular music for five decades."

In addition to his upcoming tour, UME and Capitol Music Group have announced he will be releasing Neil Diamond: The 50th Anniversary Collection on 31 March, a celebratory music package that includes 50 songs that range 50 years in Diamond's career.

(CD/JP)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

22 November 2024
Winter's Den: A Festive Wonderland In Belfast City Centre
Belfast city centre is getting ready to spread some festive cheer with the opening of Winter's Den at 2 Royal Avenue. The former Tesco Metro has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland, offering a packed programme of free events and activities for people of all ages.
26 November 2024
Police Issue Fresh Appeal For Missing Boys On 50th Anniversary
Police have made a fresh appeal to the public for information regarding the disappearance of two young boys in west Belfast on the 50th anniversary of the date they went missing.
28 November 2024
Lidl Northern Ireland Opens Two New Stores
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced the reopening of its Stewartstown Road store in West Belfast and the opening of a new store in Carryduff. The Stewartstown Road store, which has undergone a major redevelopment, will reopen on December 5th. The new Carryduff store, Lidl’s 43rd in Northern Ireland, will open on December 12th.
11 October 2024
Belfast Music Continues To Thrive Following UNESCO Designation
Three years after being named a UNESCO City of Music, Belfast's music scene continues to flourish with ongoing support from Belfast City Council.
07 July 2023
Belfast Musicians And Venues To Benefit From Summer Initiatives
A number of Belfast-based performers and music venues are to benefit from a range of new summer initiatives as part of Belfast's UNESCO City of Music designation. The city was awarded the prestigious title in November 2021, becoming the first city on the island of Ireland and only the third in the UK to receive the accolade.