'I call them Bublé-bies' - Singer jokes population doubles after his gigs

Michael Bublé, a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, is set to headline Belsonic in Belfast's Ormeau Park on 1 July. He joked that nine months after his concerts, the populations of the cities he visits will 'double', referring to his fans as 'Bublé-bies'. Bublé has been performing outdoor gigs in the UK and Republic of Ireland this summer and expressed excitement about reconnecting with audiences. He shared a romantic anecdote about the experience of outdoor concerts, describing it as an 'aphrodisiac' where fans sway to his music under the stars. Bublé, who has slowed down touring due to having children, mentioned that his family will join him on tour and are excited to see him. Bublé has not performed in Belfast since 2019, when he visited the Titanic studios and sat on the Iron Throne from *Game of Thrones*. He also owns a Belfast Giants ice hockey jersey, calling himself an 'ambassador of the game'. During a discussion about the 2026 Winter Olympics, he emphasized unity and the importance of bringing together like-minded people, advocating against divisive rhetoric from both far-right and far-left factions.