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Leading Rock Critic to Give Belfast Talk
Former Pitchfork editor and feminist writer Jessica Hopper will deliver a keynote at next month's Women's Work festival
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Clinton Kirkpatrick: Whence He Came
The Crumlin-born artist on the travels that shaped his craft and exhibiting alongside Kenyan woodcutting mentor John Silver Kimani
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Celebrating Peter Quigley
NI's theatre community comes together this month to launch an archive of the much-missed actor/director's work at the Linen Hall Library
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Irish Pages Consider Life After Heaney
Editor Chris Agee on how the poet's absence has already affected the cultural landscape, as the journal for contemporary writing launches its second tribute issue
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Get to Grips with Graffiti
The Playhouse hosts a weekend of urban art workshops and demonstrations to mark the launch of the second Release the Pressure festival
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Demonstrating the Art of Compassion
'One Day' exhibition in Derry aims to break down the social barriers around death and address the isolation that so often follows
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Belfast Book Chosen for Historic Big Read
Paul McVeigh's debut novel The Good Son will be the literary focus of the milestone 50th Brighton Festival
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A Toy for the Ages
As LEGO fanatic Warren Elsmore brings his Brick Wonders exhibition to Derry, Dominic Kearney explores the lasting power behind the creative phenomenon
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Made in Belfast Season at QFT
Queen's Film Theatre and BFI celebrate the city's cinematic heritage with an eclectic week of film and archive footage screenings
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Colin Bateman Reports Back
The celebrated writer revisits his newsroom roots in his latest novel, and looks forward to his Paisley/McGuinness script making it to the big screen
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AVA Festival Confirms Return
Belfast's Titanic Quarter will welcome back the pulsating showcase of electronic music and tech culture this June. Register free for its day conference now
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The Survivalist Trailer Released
Get a first look at Stephen Fingleton's BAFTA-nominated thriller before a preview run at Queen's Film Theatre from February 5
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BBC Inspires Classical in the Classroom
Ten Pieces campaign encourages pupils across Northern Ireland to respond to works by history's most renowned composers
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Belfast Festival Announced for 2016
The first acts and dates have been revealed for this year's edition of the city's autumn arts mainstay
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Cinemagic Calls for Submissions
The film charity for young people is seeking entrants for this year's festival awards competition
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John T. Davis Saves the West for Last
Having recorded his first albums aged 68, the Holywood filmmaker muses on reincarnation, working with Mudd Wallace and his affinity with America
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Artists to Mark First World War Centenary
UK-wide programme of commemorative events and commissions includes major works across Northern Ireland in 2016
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Derry Eyes the International Stage
After the heady heights of the Fleadh, Cara Dillon believes Cultúrlann's new eight-day Irish music festival will cement the city's place on the map
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New Names Announced for Output Belfast
Orbital man Paul Hartnoll, singer-songwriter Nadine Shah and more join Steve Albini among guest speakers at next month's music industry event
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Creativity Month 2016: Event Submissions Now Open
Event submissions are now open for 2016's month-long celebration of creativity and the Creative Industries in the north of Ireland
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The Journey of The Suitcase
Jane Coyle on how an inconspicuous Jewish Museum artefact inspired her award-winning play, ahead of a special Holocaust Memorial performance at Belfast City Hall
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Open House Goes Back on the Road
The Bangor festival has invited last summer's standout act back from the US for a string of live dates across some unique and peculiar venues
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DCAL Consultation on the Strategy for Culture & Arts 2016-2026
Help make culture and arts available to everyone by having your say on its use to promote equality and tackle poverty and social exclusion
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Fra Fee Keeps Up the Act
The Les Mis star on the roadblocks that come with musical theatre and giving back through his new drama initiative for young people
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Things to Look Forward to in Northern Ireland
Let your cultural calendar take shape with expert picks for 2016 from our own dedicated critics
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The Survivalist Receives BAFTA Nod
Fermanagh filmmaker Stephen Fingleton's first feature-length has been named among the nominees for this year's Outstanding Debut
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Ulster American Folk Park Launches Anniversary Programme
Unveiling of an Armagh-born priest's Civil War buggy marks the start of the living history museum's 40th year
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Twenty Films You Have to See in 2016
Whether they're awards season heavyweights, box office giants or something that sparks excitement closer to home, these feature-lengths aren't to be missed in the year ahead
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Derry Makes Way for LEGO Landmarks
Nerve Centre hosts the first Irish exhibition of Warren Elsmore's Brick Wonders from February 6 - and your creation could be included
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NI Acts for 2016
Chris Jones sets his sights on the emerging names, established favourites and returning heroes expected to make the most noise in the year to come
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Still Out to Lunch
After a year fraught with cuts, the enduring festival is back to help Belfast ring in 2016 with another hearty helping of performing arts
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Steve Albini to Speak in Belfast
Rock super-producer behind acclaimed albums by Nirvana and more set to appear at second Output music conference in February
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It's Colin Davidson's Time
Having designed the year's most widely circulated magazine cover, the Belfast-born artist's instantly recognisable work has found a bigger audience than ever before
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Sports Personality Awards Preview
As Belfast prepares to host Britain's finest athletes, it's the hard work of our own heroes that shines through the noise around this year's BBC gala
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Fireworks Young Writers Programme
John Higgins takes an introductory look at Tinderbox Theatre Company's flagship developmental scheme for emerging playwrights
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Duke Special to Take Up Lyric Residency
Belfast theatre names the award-winning musician as latest in line for the prestigious post
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ACES Recipients Unveiled
Arts Council NI announce the 21 artists recognised with the annual award to help further creative careers
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Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble
Through fearless programming and financial initiative, Greg Caffrey's contemporary music group are delivering a scintillating season of classical in Belfast
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Cinemagic Goes To Hollywood
Young people behind the film charity's Christmas feature-length touch down in Tinseltown for dream LA premiere
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Alley Theatre Launches Winter/Spring Programme
Strabane's leading arts venue welcomes a new season of cultural events to its live stage and gallery space
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Still Getting Their Kicks
Undertones founder John O’Neill ponders the Derry band's continued longevity as they gear up for a series of 40th anniversary celebrations
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Six Acts That Prove NI Music is in Safe Hands
Chordblossom editor Robert Brown argues that there is life yet in the local artist landscape, despite fears that our best years are behind us
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Ten Things You Might Not Know About the Strand
The last remaining link back to cinema's golden age in Northern Ireland celebrates its 80th anniversary this week
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A Not So Lyttle Year
Ahead of a closing showcase in Derry, musical Renaissance man David Lyttle looks back on the highs and highs of his year in residence at the Nerve Centre
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A Legenderry New Space for Artists
The Warehouse Gallery will provide a contemporary and commercial platform to showcase the creative energy in the North West and beyond
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Belfast Literature - December 2015
A round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
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Cinema in Belfast - December 2015
The Force Awakens in Belfast this month with Northern Ireland premieres, special events and more
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Belfast Music - December 2015
There’s something for everyone with our guide to Belfast’s best gigs happening throughout this month
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Late Night Art - December 3
Belfast's public galleries open to 9pm on the first Thursday of the month with exciting artist talks, exhibition launches and more
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Belfast Theatre - December 2015
The best musical, drama and dance productions taking place on stages across Belfast throughout the next month
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Dawn Crothers Paints a Smile on Belfast Children's Hospital
The fine artist has brightened up the medical institution's Cancer and Haematology Unit with a series of donated works
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Troubles Over The Bridge
New memoir tells of late actor Jimmy Ellis' fight against theatre censorship in 1950s Belfast. Listen to an extract read by longtime friend Adrian Dunbar
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Out to Lunch Sets the Menu for 2016
The bespoke Belfast arts festival is back to lift spirits in the New Year with three weeks of cultural nourishment
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Home Is Where the Art Is
New Ulster Museum exhibition charts 300 year evolution of household furniture and interior design
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Culture NI Christmas Gift Guide
Beat the Black Friday frenzy with our hand-picked selection of locally-sourced stocking fillers
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Creative Centenaries Call for Events
The commemorative project is now seeking submissions for its 1916 cultural heritage programme
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Life's No Drag for William Caulfield
The Lurgan comic reflects on 10 years as Derry's favourite Dame ahead of this year's Millennium Forum panto
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Tate Exhibits Ireland
The London-based home to the Turner Prize will showcase cultural artefacts from its extensive archive of Irish artists on December 4
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Grand Opera House Announces 2016 Charity
Leading UK organisation will benefit from funds raised at the theatre's winter shows in addition to sponsored outdoor challenges in the New Year
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Young Entrepreneurs to Take Over St George's Market
The historic Belfast attraction will give Northern Ireland's rising enterprisers an invaluable one-day opportunity in the live sales environment