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The TV company helping to 'transform lives' documenting dance projects for vulnerable people
Triplevision has been producing cutting edge programmes for nearly 20 years, but for filmmaker Gerard Stratton it's recent work with Du Dance that's been most creatively rewarding
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Performing Arts
Theatre show exploring conflict and violence will resonate powerfully in Belfast
Named after the Syrian city, the acclaimed Palmyra promises to hit close to home for anywhere with its own turbulent history
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'People say once you get to 40 you can’t run your own business. That’s nonsense.'
As co-owner of award-winning tech firm Flint Studios, Jeremy Biggerstaff has shown that with the right steps 'it's never too late' to achieve those creative career goals
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Need some creative direction? The founder of Belfast's AVA Festival has a few pointers
Having established an annual dance music extravaganza in her home city, Sarah McBriar offers inspiration for others to get on the right path and achieve their vision
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Performing Arts
Dara Ó Briain: 'The internet has become a torrent of disinformation'
It's made 'nerds' like himself cooler, but the web's accountability for spreading ludicrous stories is the greater focus of the comic's new tour which comes to Derry next week
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Performing Arts
Roisin Gallagher on hosting Abigail's Party in Belfast and being spurred on by her late father
Before his passing, the actress's dad raved about Mike Leigh's play and the prospect of his daughter as Beverly, and his 'incredible outlook' is what still gives her strength in her artistic pursuits
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How one of Northern Ireland's most popular Instagrammers found his flair for photography
Armed with a few smoke grenades, Daniel Smyth has become a leading light of a vibrant creative community – but his recent career turn isn't one he'd planned for
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Performing Arts
Actress Diona Doherty on the creative journey from bleak starts to getting parts
Perseverance has paid off for the TV and stage star who says everyday life skills and some industry savvy can help budding performers have a career without the need to leave home
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Music
'Kings of popera' G4 promise hits, harmonies and local guests in Northern Ireland shows
High tenor Jonathan Ansell from The X-Factor's original runners-up is looking forward to leaving Irish music lovers with 'a spring in their step' next month
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Don't change the channel: NI YouTuber Adam is one to watch
He's still only in school and yet Derry teen Adam Beales already has close to a million online fans, with a lucky few getting to hear from him and other Internet stars this week as part of Creativity Month
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FeatureMusic 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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FeatureVisual Arts 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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FeaturePerforming Arts 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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FeatureLiterature 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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FeatureFestivals 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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FeatureVisual Arts 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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FeatureLiterature 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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Feature 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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FeatureFilm 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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FeatureLiterature 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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FeatureFestivals 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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FeatureFilm 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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FeatureYoung people 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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FeatureFestivals 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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FeatureFilm Cinemagic Calls for Submissions
The film charity for young people is seeking entrants for this year's festival awards competition
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FeatureMusic 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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Feature 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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FeatureFestivals 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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FeatureMusic 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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Feature 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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FeaturePerforming Arts 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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FeatureMusic 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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Feature 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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FeatureDrama 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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Feature 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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FeatureFilm 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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FeatureHeritage 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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FeatureFilm 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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FeatureVisual Arts 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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FeatureMusic 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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FeatureFestivals 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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FeatureMusic 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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FeatureVisual Arts 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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FeatureSport 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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FeatureDrama 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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Feature 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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Feature ACES Recipients Unveiled
Arts Council NI announce the 21 artists recognised with the annual award to help further creative careers
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FeatureClassical 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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FeatureFilm 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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Feature 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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FeatureMusic 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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FeatureMusic 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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FeatureFilm 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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FeatureMusic 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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FeatureVisual Arts 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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FeatureLiterature 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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FeatureFilm Cinema in Belfast - December 2015
The Force Awakens in Belfast this month with Northern Ireland premieres, special events and more
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FeatureMusic 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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FeatureVisual Arts 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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FeaturePerforming Arts 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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FeatureVisual Arts 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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FeatureLiterature 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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FeatureFestivals 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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FeatureCrafts Home Is Where the Art Is
New Ulster Museum exhibition charts 300 year evolution of household furniture and interior design
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Feature Culture NI Christmas Gift Guide
Beat the Black Friday frenzy with our hand-picked selection of locally-sourced stocking fillers
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FeatureHeritage Creative Centenaries Call for Events
The commemorative project is now seeking submissions for its 1916 cultural heritage programme
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FeaturePerforming Arts 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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FeatureHeritage 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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FeaturePerforming Arts 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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FeatureYoung people 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