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Orbital join line-up at Ava Belfast festival

 Orbital are confirmed for Ava Belfast. Picture by Kenny McCracken
 Orbital are confirmed for Ava Belfast. Picture by Kenny McCracken  Orbital are confirmed for Ava Belfast. Picture by Kenny McCracken

Orbital have joined the line-up for the four-day Ava Belfast festival which is taking place at the end of May.

The Mac is hosting a free conference as part of the event and there will also be gigs at the new multi-stage festival site on Boucher Road Fields plus art exhibitions and installations.

Max Cooper is kicking off two days of electronic music with an opening show on May 29 while Laurent Gariner, Orbital, Denis Saulta and Helena Hauff are headliner acts.

Ava Belfast runs from May 28-31 with the music festival taking place on May 29 and 30. Tickets are on sale and it's over 18s only.