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The Revenant
Leonardo DiCaprio and the makers of Birdman combine for the visceral, awe-inspiring culmination of their cinematic careers -
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 -
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 -
Things to Look Forward to in Northern Ireland
Let your cultural calendar take shape with expert picks for 2016 from our own dedicated critics -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Mydidae
Martin Byrne's instrumental score for the harrowing Prime Cut theatre production stands strong even when removed from its dramatic visual context -
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 -
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 -
Fireworks Young Writers Programme
John Higgins takes an introductory look at Tinderbox Theatre Company's flagship developmental scheme for emerging playwrights -
Troubles Over the Bridge
James Ellis's memoir raises questions of the times that deprived the late actor of his true off-stage potential as well as the wider barriers art must often overcome -
Duke Special to Take Up Lyric Residency
Belfast theatre names the award-winning musician as latest in line for the prestigious post -
ACES Recipients Unveiled
Arts Council NI announce the 21 artists recognised with the annual award to help further creative careers -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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