The first GIFTED of 2025 is a very special one as we welcome renowned Singer-Songwriter Gareth Dunlop to the Belfast Empire on Thursday 6th February.

Gareth will be bringing his incredible band with him as he plays songs from his latest NI Music Prize nominated album & plenty of hits from his back catalogue.

We are pleased to welcome back Polar Bolero for their 2nd appearance at GIFTED. The band fuse together beautiful indie folk with flourishes of jazz for a unique sound. They are building a loyal following a spate of well received live performances and with new music on the way, now is the time to catch them live.

Our opener for the evening is the phenomenal AOIBHA. Originally trained in classical music, AOIBHA writes music that weaves across several genres including indie, folk, and pop music. With over a decade of experience composing music, AOIBHA writes with a raw vulnerability that translates into soft, haunting melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

Event duration: 7pm – 11pm.