Belfast can handle 'em

Having been forced to pull out of Homelands UK due to security fears, So Solid Crew are set to make their Irish debut at Queen's University, Belfast on May 9th.

They'll be doing it without mainman Asher D, who's just been sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders' institution for possessing an illegal firearm.

Having already spent nine months in custody, the rapper can look forward to spending Christmas at home.

Also mooted for the May Ball extravaganza are Supergrass who've finally polished off their new album.