Brian Kennedy has confirmed two Olympia gigs this summer. The Belfast man, who's currently a coach on RTÉ's singing contest The Voice, will play the Dame St. venue on June 8 and 9.

Kennedy has been making music for over two decades. His lucky break came in the '90s though, when fellow Belfast man Van Morrison invited a young Brian along on his Blues And Soul Revue tour as a featured lead singer. This six-year stint proved to be a useful training ground - Kennedy has since gone on on to release ten albums himself - the latest being 2008's Interpretations.

Tickets for both concerts will go on sale this Friday January 27 at 9am.