The Flaming Lips (pictured above) make their first ever headline appearance in Northern Ireland, bringing their highly acclaimed live show to Belfast on Monday, August 11.

The Zutons - self-styled as “Liverpool's first great band of the 21st century” - top the bill at Custom House Square on Friday, August 15.

Taking place in the convenient urban setting of Belfast’s Custom House Square, Belsonic will be a series of very special one day events bringing the best in music to the heart of the city.

Each Belsonic show will be a multi artist presentation, with a festival feel, taking place in the old historic city centre alongside the vibrant Cathedral Quarter area.

Tickets for The Flaming Lips and full supporting bill on August 11 are £35 and The Zutons plus support on August 15 (£30) are on advance sale from www.belsonic.com or The Stiff Kitten (9023 8700). Tickets go on general sale this Friday from all Ticketmaster outlets.