First batch of supporting acts for Belsonic 2012 announced

BELSONIC 2012 just got a lot bigger.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Jun 2012, 14:29 BST

Newton Faulkner, Duke Special, Alesso, Brian Kennedy, The Answer, Oberhofer, Congorock, Gareth Dunlop, FM, Sweet Savage, DJ Hix and Jody Has A Hitlist all join the bill at the largest Belsonic to date.

This first batch of supporting act announcements encompasses an eclectic mix of musical styles, including homegrown talent, international live acts, and touring DJ acts.

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Newton Faulkner and Gareth Dunlop will support James Morrison on August 25 and Duke Special will be supporting Foy Vance and Emeli Sande on August 16.

Brian Kennedy will be back in Belfast on Friday August 24, backing up Tom Jones, while The Answer, Sweet Savage and FM form a heavyweight support bill to warm up for Thin Lizzy on Saturday August 18.

Swedish DJ & super-producer Alesso will play main support to David Guetta on Sunday August 26. He joins Italian superstar Congorock and fast rising local DJ / presenter DJ Hix.

Brooklyn Indie Rockers Oberhofer are set to open for Two Door Cinema Club and Noah and the Whale on Thursday August 23, and Dublin / Belfast based pop-punkers Jody has a hitlist will play the opening slot for Paramore on Sunday August 19.

Tickets for all Belsonic shows are onsale now from www.belsonic.com and Ticketmaster outlets.