A Christmas Carol
David Lyttle's jazzy take on a Christmas classic warms hearts
The Snowman
The Oscar nominated animation is brought to life by the Ulster Orchestra
Paul Weller
The Modfather keeps his legions happy at the Odyssey Arena
Urban Hymns
Duke Special, Foy Vance and a host of others bring tears to the eyes at May Street Church
Edith Piaf - A Celebration of a Legend
Music and make believe bring 1940s' Paris to Belfast's Spiegeltent
Oh Yeah, Nevermind
The 'revisited' concept takes a critical hit as inventiveness makes way for karaoke
Fun Lovin' Criminals
The New York three-piece fail to inspire at Andersonstown Leisure Centre
Lou Reed
The rock 'n' roll icon wows the Waterfront Hall by bringing the masterful Berlin song-cycle to Belfast
The Police
Sting and Co play their way into history at Stormont Castle
Stiff Little Fingers
NI punk godfathers convert the unconvinced with a blistering homecoming gig
CQAF: Desert Hearts, Silver Jews
An unpredictable and exquisite night of indie and alt-rock in Belfast's Black Box
CQAF: Jazz Jamaica
Much lauded skazz outfit get the Festival Marquee jumping
Making a Rackett
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon is just as comfortable with a Telecaster, writes Steven Rainey
The Proclaimers
Scottish twins The Proclaimers demand that you dance, writes Lee Henry
Ska Cubano
Lee Henry goes back in time for the music that never was
Peace & Reconciliation - The Opera
Peter Geoghegan finds out how the money was spent
David Lyttle Band
Lee Henry gets a wake up call with the David Lyttle jazz band