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Elaine Gaston
The Ballycastle poet on launching her debut collection on Doire Press and using language to confront the everyday complexities of North Coast life -
Walking to the Ark
Carlo Gébler’s new play serves up the Siege of Derry through the eyes of a family in crisis. 'What people think happened and what actually happened is always contested' -
Be inspired by Creative Peninsula 2019
Our top six picks of arts and crafts events at Ards and North Down’s annual celebration of local artists and makers -
A crackling Belfast comedy to cure the winter blues
Christina Nelson talks about the hilarity of hair salons and sharing the spotlight while still playing half the cast in the follow-up to I'll Tell My Ma. Leave your seasonal worries and woes at the door... -
Dancing in the dark: multi-medium show brings scary stories to Derry walls
Stories of ghosts and wise women are the perfect ingredients for a frightfully good night at Echo Echo Studios this weekend -
'Like moon dust dropped on Armagh': the rapid rise of the John O'Connor arts festival
In just two years, the event has gone from an unknown prospect to one which lights up the city with four days of literary magic -
Traditions and superstitions from Halloween's Celtic roots
Supernatural specialist Dr Bob Curran sheds light on the darker rituals and folklore that lay at the heart of Halloween's origins in Ireland -
Ten Frightening Facts You Mightn't Know About Derry Halloween
It's the number one place to be for Halloween, but did you know how it all began, the historic themes or the remarkable numbers behind the famous festival? -
Why dressing up has always been at the heart of Halloween
From warding off spirits of the dead to bringing cities like Derry to life, costumes have played a key role in Ireland's traditions for thousands of years -
'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 -
How to have a decorated career as an interior designer
'I really love what I do' – Jude Burrows on the joys of thinking outside the box when it comes to styling beautiful spaces and working creatively with clients -
Theatre company's audio walking tour will let you explore Belfast with new eyes and ears
Dominic Montague's immersive love story Quartered aims to challenge perceptions and remove fear around how the city's LGBTQ+ community might feel in public -
Why there's no right way to becoming a writer
Authors Myra Zepf and Claire Savage reflect on their different routes to publication and share tips for aspiring scribes to carve their own path -
The buzz about Louise Brogan aka The Social Bee
The Newtownabbey native had an unconventional route to becoming a digital entrepreneur, but now businesses are swarming her for marketing expertise -
Carving out a music industry career in Northern Ireland
'It's a good time to be involved' says Keith Millar, whose keen ear for talent and willingness to make connections has lead to an array of exciting roles -
How archaeologist Emma Thorpe unearthed a career in crafts
As the countdown to Creativity Month begins, the Portstewart-based artist charts her journey from digging up the Bronze Age to making it as a silversmith – plus tips for how you can move up the crafty careers ladder -
NI Opera Bring the Music of Mozart into the Roaring Twenties
Award-winning soprano Aoife Miskelly on wrapping her voice around the Italian language for Così fan tutte's glittering makeover -
Mount Stewart Keeps the Conversation Going
The award-winning property aims to pick up from where last year's festival left off with another vibrant weekend of talks, panels, music and much more -
Clear the Decks for Titanicdance
Choreographer and lead performer James Keegan promises audiences will be 'reeled' in once more as the as the hit show returns to our shores -
10 Northern Ireland Holiday Reads
Local authors who are worth taking along on your summer break -
Jane Austen at 200
NI writers on the literary icon's work remaining relevant and its role in bringing women-led stories to wider prominence -
Rave Reviews: Ciarán McMenamin
With its dark humour and '90s hedonism, the Fermanagh actor's first novel is like Trainspotting during the Troubles. Before opening the Belfast Book Festival, he talks about the positive reception and bringing Skintown to the big screen -
Joe McElderry is Still Living the Dream
Seven years after his breakout success, the X Factor winner is savouring every opportunity while he can, whether in the studio or his blossoming stage career -
A Few of My Favourite Children's Books
Author and Culture NI critic Claire Savage recalls the stories which enchanted her early years ahead of the launch of her own first novel for young readers
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