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RISING STAR: Maranna McCloskey
The traditional singer releases her critically acclaimed debut album. Click Play Audio to listen to the track 'Going to Mass Last Sunday' -
My Cultural Life: Carolyn Stewart
The radio presenter on discovering Amy Winehouse, busking with Brian Kennedy and getting the name right -
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 -
Fun Lovin' Criminals
The New York three-piece fail to inspire at Andersonstown Leisure Centre -
RISING STAR: Gentry Morris
The Georgia-born singer/songwriter sets up shop in Bangor. Click Play Audio to listen to 'The Box' -
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 -
AJ Suzuki
Neon purveyors of perfect pop get down in a good way. Click Play Audio for a podcast with Gregory Ferguson and listen to 'Ran Out of Love' -
Eskimos Fall
Acoustic guitars and pretty harmonies, Eskimos Fall tug hard at the heart strings. Click Play Audio for a podcast and EP version of 'Please' -
Meet Boathouse
Belfast's answer to Arcade Fire down tools for an encounter with the Fourth Estate. Click Play Audio for a podcast interview and exclusive track 'Johnny and Ruth Story' -
CQAF: Jazz Jamaica
Much lauded skazz outfit get the Festival Marquee jumping -
A New Home for the Ulster Orchestra
Lee Henry meets the architects behind the Ulster Hall's £7.43m refurbishment -
Pocket Promise
Click 'Play Audio' to listen to 'Facing Down' -
The Proclaimers
Scottish twins The Proclaimers demand that you dance, writes Lee Henry -
A New Home for the Ulster Orchestra
Lee Henry meets the architects behind the Ulster Hall's £7.43m refurbishment -
Oh Yeah, Now That's What I Call Music
New Belfast music centre leads the way for NI musical talent -
Ska Cubano
Lee Henry goes back in time for the music that never was -
David Lyttle Band
Lee Henry gets a wake up call with the David Lyttle jazz band