Formed in Reykjavik in 2005, we discovered FM Belfast on our last trip to the 2008 edition of Iceland Airwaves.  Playing the headline slot of the Saturday night on home turf, the anticipation buzzing round the city residents provided but a  hint of what was to come.

The credit crunch had just hit the country hard, financial institutions were going bankrupt and the currency was in freefall but the band swept that all aside, tearing the cloaks of cynicism off the shoulders of many a jaded hipster in attendance.  Playing a set that featured their album How to Make Friends and incorporating their famous take on RATM and Technotronic, if joy had a physical manifestation, this was it.

Currently on a European Tour, FM Belfast bring their synth pop sound (but more importantly their show) to our backyard on March 2nd and headline their first London gig at Hoxton Bar and Grill.  And if their music wasn’t enough already, they are also giving away a trip to Iceland for two including flights and accomodation!  You could say they’ve come to our shores too late to capitalise on the 80’s revival but if you think Pop should have more optimism and wit than the androgynous saccharine of La Roux, this is the gig for you.

Check out more here : http://www.myspace.com/fmbelfast

Tickets : Ticketweb

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