Oh Yeah Music Centre

Oh Yeah Music Centre We Open Doors to Music
Belfast's dedicated music hub
Home of the & Sound of Belfast Festival It measures 14 500 square feet over three floors.
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The Oh Yeah Music Centre is a former bonded whiskey warehouse in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast's cultural district. Oh Yeah was recognised as a charity in 2008. Since moving into the building in 2007, we have hosted live events with the likes of Elbow, The Undertones, Gary Lightbody, Ash, Duke Special, Two Door Cinema Club, General Fiasco, Lisa Hannigan, Georgie Fame, Foy Vance, Iain

Archer, James Walsh from Starsailor, Wilko Johnson and Jello Biafra. Our mission statement is: “Open Doors To Music”. We aim to be accessible to everyone. Oh Yeah is a charity and a social enterprise. We provide affordable rehearsal space and a venue that is amendable to under 18s. We have a permanent music exhibition, a café space, a privately run recording studio, a song writing room, various small office units for start-up businesses and areas where workshops, meetings and seminars are held. The Oh Yeah vision was born in December 2005, from a conversation between Belfast music industry people and the band Snow Patrol. It was constituted in 2007. The belief is that music is one of the great resources in Northern Ireland, a catalytic agent that changes lives for the better. We have worked with organisations such as Oxfam, Amnesty International, The Equality Commission, The Prince's Trust, Include Youth, Opportunity Youth, UnLtd and Common Purpose. Industry organisations such as the Musician's Union, PRS, MCPS plus Creative And Cultural Skills have used our facilities. In 2008 we released an album, 'The Oh Yeah Sessions'. In 2010 we released a 12 track compilation of new talent, 'Oh Yeah Contenders', whilst our Volume Control team released their own compilation album in 2015 featuring the likes of Jealous of the Birds, Little Arcadia and The Remedy. We have staged events for the Ulster Bank Festival at Queens, The Open House Festival, The Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival, the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival and the Trans Festival. A series of outreach programmes have provided training to disadvantaged young people in the fields of music photography, vocal skills, rap, drumming and DJ skills. We have received funding support from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, UnLtd, 4Talent, Belfast City Council, the Arts Council Of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Tourist Board, John Paul Getty Jr Foundation, Hope For Youth, Lloyds TSB, St James' Place. We have been sponsored by Translink, Carling, Red Bull and HMV.

If It Bleeds, Nihilanth, Frayed Ends BC, Microtonal and Stitch play the biggest local metal show of the summer!Tickets: ...
17/06/2026

If It Bleeds, Nihilanth, Frayed Ends BC, Microtonal and Stitch play the biggest local metal show of the summer!

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/p645a87k

Next Friday!Volume Control are excited to announce BAND TOGETHER! ⚡A gig that is in support of Homeless Connect with pro...
17/06/2026

Next Friday!

Volume Control are excited to announce BAND TOGETHER! ⚡
A gig that is in support of Homeless Connect with proceeds going to support their amazing cause! ⭐

Monday's Child will be headlining, with support from the fantastic Sister Ray, Left Unsaid, House Of Neptune and Alchemie 🎸

Get your tickets NOW with the link in our bio to make sure that this VC team's last gig is special! 🪩

⏰ Friday 26th June
🚪 6:30pm

SEE YOU THERE!!

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16/06/2026

Our newest project Open Deck launches this Friday 19th June ❤️

Meet the DJs-Recent Alumni of the 2026 AVA Creators Forum.

The concept is simple :

We provide the space and the equipment. You provide the line up

Get in touch with Claire, our Creative Producer, if you'd like to get involved:

[email protected]

Our mid-week training sessions for the Volume Control and Elevate programmes are underway, followed by a free-entry Open...
16/06/2026

Our mid-week training sessions for the Volume Control and Elevate programmes are underway, followed by a free-entry Open Deck showcase featuring Belfast's newest DJs on Friday. Saturday brings a massive schedule with the afternoon Belfast Music Walking Tour alongside a series of Docs Ireland audio and film screenings, including Anatomy Of An Audio Doc, Gealtra, and Útóipe Cheilteach.

Tickets and event details at ohyeahbelfast.com/events ✨

Suzanne (Sue) Cunningham took on the Belfast Marathon raising £1,890 for the Oh Yeah Music Centre in memory of RQIA’s mu...
16/06/2026

Suzanne (Sue) Cunningham took on the Belfast Marathon raising £1,890 for the Oh Yeah Music Centre in memory of RQIA’s much‑loved colleague, Malachy Finnegan. Donations made by RQIA staff, Malachy’s family and friends supported Sue to get to the end where she marked the end of the 26.2 miles with a well-earned cheer in Malachy’s honour.

Choosing to support the Oh Yeah Music Centre felt only right, given how much he loved his music. Over the years, Malachy attended over 1,100 gigs, from seeing Squeeze back in 1985 right through to Martha Wainwright in 2025 — a reflection of a lifelong passion.

Malachy is deeply missed by everyone who knew him, but there’s comfort in knowing he would have been truly proud and touched that people came together in his memory, supporting something that meant so much to him — his love of music. The Oh Yeah Music Centre will use the money raised to support and develop local music projects, a fitting tribute.

Sue and everyone at the Oh Yeah Music Centre would like to say a sincere thank you to all who supported the run and gave so generously. Donations are still welcome via https://localgiving.org/fundraising/ohyeah_belfastcitymarathon2026

The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visu...
12/06/2026

The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.

In 2026, the band are embarking on their European Black Celebration Tour.. A concert lasting over 2 hours 30 mins, filled with hits, fan favourites but with a nod to the 40th Anniversary of the legendary Black Celebration album.

Last few tickets 👉 https://www.skiddle.com/e/41306341

Grab your free spot at our Music Industry Workshops this Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by the Belfast Punk Music Walki...
08/06/2026

Grab your free spot at our Music Industry Workshops this Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by the Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour and a massive night with The Devout on Saturday. Link in bio for tickets and registration! ☝️

📸 Jack Devlin Music performing for Creative Tours Belfast's Music Walking Tour

Have your say on the state of access in 2026!
04/06/2026

Have your say on the state of access in 2026!

Attitude is Everything’s 2026 State of Access Survey is a UK-wide research project exploring the experiences of Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse audiences, artists and professionals within live music events, venues and festivals. The survey is open to anyone who identifies as disabled and/or lives ...

Oh Yeah is proud to be taking part in this year's BuskFest! 🎸 Check out this panel discussion with Ralph McLean, Andrea ...
04/06/2026

Oh Yeah is proud to be taking part in this year's BuskFest! 🎸 Check out this panel discussion with Ralph McLean, Andrea Begley and Caitlin Henning on 19 June in AMAVI Banbridge.

Get your FREE tickets at https://armagh-navancentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873664776

Go behind the music at BuskFest with our exclusive panel discussion! 🎶

Kick off BuskFest weekend on Friday 19 June at AMAVI, Banbridge (7–8pm) with Behind The Beat ✨

Join an incredible line-up including Ralph McLean, Andrea Begley and Caitlin Henning as they share their journeys, insights and real experiences of the music industry. From breaking through to building a career, this is a must-attend for buskers, emerging artists and music fans alike 🎧🎸

The perfect way to start the BuskFest celebrations early! 🎵

Find out more and plan your BuskFest weekend ➡ https://visitarmagh.com/buskfest/

Alan Fletcher and Jennifer Hansen accompanied by Riley Catherall perform songs from their Alternative Country/Folk catal...
03/06/2026

Alan Fletcher and Jennifer Hansen accompanied by Riley Catherall perform songs from their Alternative Country/Folk catalogue.

Alan Fletcher may be best known for his 31 year (and counting) tenure on Neighbours, but lately it’s his talent and passion for making folk and Americana music that has been delighting audiences at home and abroad.

Drawing on the influence of legendary storytellers like John Prine and Guy Clark, Fletcher crafts and delivers songs that tackle the human condition with warmth, compassion and a wry sense of humour.

Since the release of acclaimed full-length album The Point in 2022, ‘Fletch’ has toured heavily on the Australian and UK Americana circuits, including a run of 34 UK and Irish dates with collaborators Lachlan Bryan, Riley Catherall and Jennifer Hansen

Tickets via the 'Events' link in our bio ☝️

Alan and his band will tour the UK extensively from August 2026.

Alan has just released the single Ain't Done Yet which foreshadows the release of his second album Back to School in February 2026.

Tickets via the 'Events' link in our bio ☝️

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15-21 Gordon Street
Belfast
SE58TU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+442890310845

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