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Artists presented with Northern Ireland's 'highest honour' award grants
Malachi O’Doherty, Rosemary Jenkinson, Ed Bennett, Carol Moore will each receive £15,000 worth of Arts Council NI funding for new individual projects
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Belfast's Out to Lunch festival promises 'life-affirming sustenance for troubled times'
With Brexit looming and ongoing discord around the Cathedral Quarter's future, this year's events are aimed more than ever to brighten up dark days
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Beaches commemorate end of First World War with stunning sand portraits
Danny Boyle's Pages of the Sea event saw tens of thousands gather around the UK and Ireland including at four locations across NI and Co. Donegal
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Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave set for Foyle Film Festival
The renowned actress leads this year's special guests set to appear over ten days of special screenings, premieres, animation and more in Derry~Londonderry
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Northern Ireland Music Prize set for return to Ulster Hall
The annual awards night is back on Belfast's most famous stage for the first time since its inaugural year with six live performances on November 15
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Irish beaches across north announced for Armistice Day anniversary artwork
Danny Boyle's Pages of the Sea will pay tribute to men and women who left UK shores to serve in the First World War, with large scale sand portraits
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Tony Writes: Musician pens new chapter with first book and one man show
From his time in And So I Watch You From Afar to touring as a solo artist, Tony Wright is taking to the stage like never before with tales from 20 years in the business
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Derry~Londonderry's Nerve Centre to be part of Danny Boyle's Armistice Day commission
The Oscar-winning director is inviting the public to gather on UK beaches where large-scale sand portraits will pay tribute to those who left their home shores a century ago
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Over 50 events across Derry and Strabane on Culture Night
The North West district has an impressive offering this year which invites those attending to plot their own trail around a packed evening
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Aspects Festival in Bangor celebrates literature all through September
The County Down town gears up for another month of events, with fine art, drama, professional workshops and even yoga themed around the written word
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NewsArtists presented with Northern Ireland's 'highest honour' award grants
Malachi O’Doherty, Rosemary Jenkinson, Ed Bennett, Carol Moore will each receive £15,000 worth of Arts Council NI funding for new individual projects
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NewsBelfast's Out to Lunch festival promises 'life-affirming sustenance for troubled times'
With Brexit looming and ongoing discord around the Cathedral Quarter's future, this year's events are aimed more than ever to brighten up dark days
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NewsBelfast's AVA Festival is heading back to London
The annual dance-driven music fest is going across the water again for a packed St Patrick's weekend day of performances and industry talks
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NewsGet festive with this free whiskey and candle making event in Belfast
The two night workshop at The Menagerie is part of Bushmills' 'Stories' campaign spotlighting skilled artisans across the island of Ireland
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NewsBeaches commemorate end of First World War with stunning sand portraits
Danny Boyle's Pages of the Sea event saw tens of thousands gather around the UK and Ireland including at four locations across NI and Co. Donegal
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NewsOscar winner Vanessa Redgrave set for Foyle Film Festival
The renowned actress leads this year's special guests set to appear over ten days of special screenings, premieres, animation and more in Derry~Londonderry
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NewsNorthern Ireland Music Prize set for return to Ulster Hall
The annual awards night is back on Belfast's most famous stage for the first time since its inaugural year with six live performances on November 15
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NewsIrish beaches across north announced for Armistice Day anniversary artwork
Danny Boyle's Pages of the Sea will pay tribute to men and women who left UK shores to serve in the First World War, with large scale sand portraits
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NewsTony Writes: Musician pens new chapter with first book and one man show
From his time in And So I Watch You From Afar to touring as a solo artist, Tony Wright is taking to the stage like never before with tales from 20 years in the business
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NewsNew Derry~Londonderry Exhibition Shines Spotlight on Civil Rights Era
An exhibition featuring a special collection of artefacts highlighting some of the most significant events of the Civil Rights is on display at Derry~Londonderry's Nerve Visual Gallery
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NewsDerry~Londonderry's Nerve Centre to be part of Danny Boyle's Armistice Day commission
The Oscar-winning director is inviting the public to gather on UK beaches where large-scale sand portraits will pay tribute to those who left their home shores a century ago
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NewsNI author recalls how meeting 'the Michael Jackson of Africa' led to a lifelong love of the continent's music
Jenny Cathcart new book chronicles the rise of modern African music through accounts of her colourful career working with its biggest stars
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NewsOver 50 events across Derry and Strabane on Culture Night
The North West district has an impressive offering this year which invites those attending to plot their own trail around a packed evening
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NewsBelfast Ensemble to serenade city with Shakespeare Songs
The growing music and art collective is previewing a new piece this week celebrating the work of one of theatre's greatest showmen
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NewsCulture Night Belfast launches loved-up 10th birthday celebrations
As the annual event hits double figures, this year's milestone programme has been suitably sealed with an 'X'. Browse what's on below
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NewsAspects Festival in Bangor celebrates literature all through September
The County Down town gears up for another month of events, with fine art, drama, professional workshops and even yoga themed around the written word
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NewsCounty Down Museum calling for participants in exciting programme involving never before seen artefacts
Local community members have the chance to explore unique collections, bring them to life with modern tech and gain new skills along the way
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NewsNo babysitter? ‘Gig-Sitter’ has you covered!
At this unique event, part of the Belfast Music Summer Season, the kids will be entertained while you enjoy a session by The Skallions
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NewsScreenings across six counties as Northern Ireland rolls film on Cinema Day 2018
The August Bank Holiday is set to be golden moments galore with almost 30 events for families and fans of all genres across the movie-going spectrum
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NewsMonth of music and arts kicks off as Open House Festival hits Bangor
Seaside town gears up for its biggest annual event, with major names this year including The Waterboys and Public Image Ltd's Northern Ireland debut
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NewsLocal musicians invited to compete in 'Great Belfast Busk Off'
Bands and troubadours of all levels have the chance to win studio time and more as part of the event celebrating the city's music scene
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NewsBelfast is having a film festival dedicated entirely to documentaries
Pull Focus runs for one full week from August 9-16 and features special screenings and premieres including Mark Cousins' latest cinematic love letter
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NewsCulture Night Belfast nominated for UK-wide arts award – and needs your vote
Organisers of the event are calling for support to help mark its tenth year by bringing home a prestigious National Lottery Award
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NewsCreative Peninsula offers two weeks of arts and crafts opportunities for all ages
Booking is now open for Ards and North Down's annual celebration of artistry which returns with a wealth of activities from August 3-15
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NewsStar of 2001: A Space Odyssey to attend anniversary screenings in Belfast and Derry
Actor Keir Dullea will take part in two special Q&A events celebrating 50 years since the release of Stanley Kubrick's iconic sci-fi this September
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NewsStars of stage and screen lined up for Beckett and Friel festivals
Arts Over Borders reveals a host of familiar faces celebrating the writers' works in unique, site-specific events this August
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NewsThis year's EastSide Arts Festival invites you to 'be part of something very special'
The 11-day programme is packed with events throughout east Belfast for families and fans of live music, literature, laughs and more
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NewsColin Davidson's acclaimed exhibition Silent Testimony opens in Derry~Londonderry
The series of portraits being shown at the Nerve Visual Gallery depicts people connected by experiences of loss suffered through the Troubles
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NewsProducer Phil Kieran teams up with Ulster Orchestra for classical crossover
The dance music veteran will debut the results of a dream collaboration with the Ulster Orchestra as part of the Celtronic festival this month
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NewsColin Davidson’s Silent Testimony to open in Derry~Londonderry
Nerve Centre launches annual programme of exhibitions including the portrait artist's powerful response to the Troubles, and the Peter Moloney collection's first time on display
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NewsBob Marley's band The Wailers to headline Stendhal Festival
The reggae music legends along with the Ulster Orchestra are amongst the latest wave of acts announced as part of this year's line-up in Limavady
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NewsHere's what's coming up in Foyle Film Festival's Summer Programme
New season of cinema in Derry~Londonderry features fashion icons, counterculture and a companion piece to Colin Davidson's Silent Testimony
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NewsSculpture exhibition transforms Bangor's Walled Garden for month of June
The annual showcase will see art and nature collide with a wide array of works creating a unique experience for visitors
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NewsFamily Festival at Belfast's Grand Opera House set to return this summer
Following its inaugural staging, the iconic theatre is bringing back the three-day event with even more fun activities to keep the kids busy
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NewsRoyal Ulster Academy exhibition calling for entries
The annual showcase of visual arts in Northern Ireland is open for submissions for its 137th instalment, opening at the Ulster Museum in October
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NewsQueen's Film Theatre takes 'drive' down memory lane to mark milestone year
Participants in over 60s project select Driving Miss Daisy for a special screening as part of the cinema's 50th anniversary celebrations
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NewsExhibition looks back at Civil Rights, street protest and resistance in Northern Ireland, 50 years on
Through dramatic images and archive material, The Lost Moment explores the tumultuous period of 1968, when the Troubles might have been averted
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NewsIrish writing talent recognised in annual Stewart Parker Awards
In memory of the 'visionary' Belfast playwright, three writers have received awards for their work adding to a 'vibrant year' for new original theatre
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NewsPixar editor announced for Belfast's first ever Capture Conference
Torbin Bullock has worked on films such as Toy Story and will be the keynote speaker at the day-long event exploring animation, VR and more
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NewsRegister for 'once in a lifetime' commemoration of women's suffrage in Belfast
Individuals are invited to take part in PROCESSIONS – a mass 'living portrait' marking the historic milestone in conjunction with the UK's other capital cities
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NewsDerry YouTube sensation launches Creativity Month 2018 programme
Popular vlogger Adam Beale will feature as part of Uploaded! - one of over 150 creative events happening across the country during March
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NewsBelfast event to explore mental health amongst freelance workers
Self-employed professionals are invited to the Black Box on March 14 to share experiences and hear about addressing issues having a negative impact
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NewsInternationally acclaimed director Mark Cousins becomes new Chair of Belfast Film Festival
Ahead of its 18th edition the multi-talented auteur says 'citizens should treasure' the event which is one of the world's 'boldest and most distinctive'
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NewsThose who miss the outdoors won't want to miss this free family day in Derry
It's almost spring and this fun-packed event will serve as a timely reminder of the benefits of fresh air and getting active on our greenways
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NewsUlster University artist designs public art sculpture for 2018 Winter Olympics
The unique outdoor work by Ralf Sander from the Belfast School of Art was chosen for display by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism
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NewsCall for entries to the first Northern Ireland Short Film Awards
You won't need to have been involved in a feature-length production for the chance to have your talent be recognised at 'The Nordies' this July
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NewsTerry Bradley creates new artwork for 'World's Best Bar's fifth anniversary
The portrait depicting The Dead Rabbit's titular mascot in Bradley's trademark style has been unveiled this week in New York City
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NewsListen to The Blindboy Podcast recorded live in Belfast
The Rubberbandits man hosted an entertaining and informative chat with one of the city's well known Troubles tour guides recently at a packed Duncairn Centre
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NewsExhibition of Troubles victims' shoes and over 80 more events at Imagine Festival 2018
Another eclectic programme of topical talks, workshops and art including a human installation at Barracks theatre is set for Belfast from March 12-18
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NewsCasio-backed music conference open to piano teachers in Belfast and beyond
The Curious Piano Teachers are collaborating with the globally recognised brand for a day-long event looking at the future of education around the instrument
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NewsLyric Theatre announces plans to celebrate 50 years on the banks of the Lagan
The milestone anniversary of the Belfast institution's enduring home will be marked with landmark productions, gala events and more
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NewsOpen auditions for The Wizard of Oz
Belfast's Grand Opera House calls for talented young performers to take part in Northern Ireland's largest youth theatre production
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NewsBelfast Arts Weekender to animate city with free performances, urban murals and more
Across two weekends there'll be a host of events inviting everyone to immerse themselves in the culture and creativity on their doorsteps
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NewsHave your footage of Northern Ireland featured in new tourism ad
Discover NI want budding filmmakers and photographers to be part of its latest campaign by capturing what they love most about the country
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NewsSearch for Northern Ireland's next musical theatre stars
The company which helped propel Ed Sheeran to stardom is holding auditions for young actors and musicians to kickstart their stage careers
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NewsThe Voice star Leah McFall and more to mentor 'Music Potential' programme in Belfast
The singer alongside Grammy nominee Iain Archer will lead the Capital XTRA scheme offering free industry training for young people
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NewsSeamus Heaney film being shown at one of world's biggest book festivals
Tribute to the poet made in 1998 will be used to build links with India's Jaipur Literature Festival, while closer to home events are planned exploring the influence of Robert Burns
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NewsIndependent Venue Week gigs announced for Derry and Bangor
Help Musicians NI will present a trio of shows as part of the seven-day celebration including an all-star jazz line-up curated by David Lyttle
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NewsLiam Neeson praises NI council programme connecting communities with the arts
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's Creative Citizens programme drew Northern Ireland's only nomination in the UK-wide Hearts for the Arts awards
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NewsA three-week festival of 'explosive' theatre is coming to Belfast
The MAC brings two of Northern Ireland's most daring theatre companies together for a trio of new productions from February 5 - March 3