Joshua Burnside, Lemoncello and more announced for Hootenanny in Belfast

Joshua Burnside, Lemoncello and Rua Rí are among the acts announced for a Belfast Hootenanny on December 20. The concert will take place at the Empire Music Hall.

Burnside is a singer-songwriter and producer, born in Down and now based in Belfast. He released his latest album It's Not Going To Be Okay in March.

Lemoncello are an indie-folk duo consisting of cellist Claire Kinsella and vocalist Laura Quirke. They released Perfect Place, their second album, this May.

Rua Rí released his debut album this year, titled Tell Your Mother I Saved Your Life. The singer-songwriter from Cobh is also supporting Madra Salach's upcoming Irish tour in December.

Also performing at the Hootenanny are Heron Red and Niall McDowell.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. here. They can also be booked in person at The Empire Bar in Belfast.