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August Craft Month 2018
August Craft Month is Northern Ireland’s annual celebration of craft -
Belfast Féile 2018
The Féile is the largest community festival and summer school in the country, and this year includes a performance by Olly Murs at the brand new venue at Falls Park -
Winterfell Festival 2018
Step into the world of House Stark and enjoy an immersive Game of Thrones experience at one of its most recognisable filming locations -
Belfast Mela 2018
More than 25,000 people visit the Belfast Mela each August and this year’s festival promises to be the biggest ever -
SOMA Festival 2018
Running from July 18-22 across Castlewellan, the SOMA Festival is an annual festival full of concerts, workshops, art exhibitions, storytelling, poetry, health & wellbeing fair and various family events across the week -
Clandeboye Festival 2018
The Clandeboye Festival in August will be a celebration of all things from the great musical city of Vienna -
Her Name Was Rose
Claire Allan leaves 'Chick Lit' behind in favour of a dark thriller which, for the Derry-based author, signals a bright new chapter -
From university to working full-time in Northern Ireland's vibrant screen industry
By refusing to limit her skill set, Animation graduate Rachel Hynds has made a swift leap from her student days to success with local production companies and hit kids' TV shows -
Girls Names on borrowing from Beckett and coming out of the haze with Stains on Silence
The Belfast band talks through their first album in three years and why it's the best thing they've done despite taking the longest to complete -
Northern Ireland's top illustration firm celebrates third year in business
Belfast-based agency UsFolk is showcasing new work by its staff in a week-long exhibition – view a selection and see what's in store -
The Nature of Forgetting uses theatre to explain everything you didn't know about dementia
Guillaume Pigé tells Andrew Moore how his play addresses misconceptions around the condition while highlighting the elemental feelings that it leaves behind -
'We won't have another seven-year break this time', promise Snow Patrol
As the returning rockers release their first album since 2011, drummer Jonny Quinn talks about its long gestation and why it's a relief to be back playing live -
Made in the Shade: Belfast Illustrator Ashling Lindsay
The 27-year old artist offers insight beyond her years into the age-old profession and how its evolving with new technologies -
Joining in Celebration of Northern Ireland's Museums
From historical houses to treasure troves of fascinating artefacts, there's a wealth of local heritage out there just waiting to be discovered -
Belfast Book Festival 2018
The world of books opens up over 11 days of unique events with high profile authors and for the first time in the city the internationally recognised Lit Crawl -
Dance visionary Hofesh Shechter is putting on a SHOW in Belfast
For the first NI performance in five years under his name, the revered choreographer has narrowed a thousand young dancers down to just eight and says it's 'euphoric' to see his twisted tale of fools and kings brought to life -
Mary Coughlan: 'I like to think I'm absolutely bionic now'
The enduring singer reflects on a tumultuous career of ups and downs, and her fond memories of Derry where she'll celebrate her 62nd birthday, at this year's Jazz and Big Band Festival -
Strength N.I.A is a Derry Band with a Difference
Voice of the 'unorthodox' pop trio Rory Moore on creating 'something genuine' within the confines of conventional songs and penning a tribute to local football legend Brendan Bradley -
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 -
Hillsborough Festival of Literature and Ideas
New festival organised by the John Hewitt Society featuring more than 30 cultural events with artists including Donal Ryan and Kerry Hudson -
The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee
While his wasted sporting potential is a source of frustration, the ex-world champion boxer's remarkable, still unfinished story makes for an absorbing read with as much tragedy as it has triumph -
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 -
City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
Van Morrison headlines a Bank Holiday weekend filled with new acts, popular favourites and special events across the Maiden City -
'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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