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How one of Northern Ireland's most popular Instagrammers found his flair for photography
Armed with a few smoke grenades, Daniel Smyth has become a leading light of a vibrant creative community – but his recent career turn isn't one he'd planned for -
Top events to check out at Aspects Irish Literature Festival
Heather McGarrigle does her best to narrow down ten highlights from this year's huge programme, not just for book lovers, from September 20 - October 6 in Bangor -
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 -
Don't change the channel: NI YouTuber Adam is one to watch
He's still only in school and yet Derry teen Adam Beales already has close to a million online fans, with a lucky few getting to hear from him and other Internet stars this week as part of Creativity Month -
Shining a light on the art of set design
With another award recognising his technical work in theatre, lighting and set expert Ciaran Bagnall tells us how he acquired the skills to make a career out of the craft -
Eight Northern Ireland Artists to Watch in 2018
From 'kookie' crafts and cutting edge writing to jaw-dropping circus skills and savvy style, this highly talented bunch have huge things ahead -
Things to Look Forward to in Northern Ireland in 2018
Heather McGarrigle offers a wealth of reasons to keep your head up for the year in wait, with hand-picked highlights from music, art, heritage and more -
Why Doing Things By Hand is Better
As August Craft Month kicks off, four talented creatives discuss how the slow art of making still appeals in a fast-moving material world -
Everything's Coming Up Roses for Velvet Alibi
Sparked into life upon seeing Nile Rodgers and Chic in Derry, the rising 12-piece are now electrifying the city with their own live shows and have their sights set next on the Jazz Festival -
Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival
The week-long programme of events is given added weight following the death of Nelson Mandela -
Outburst Queer Arts Festival
Director Ruth McCarthy on tackling issues and welcoming artists to Belfast from November 15-23 -
Scratch My Progress
Ahead of Belfast Music Week, Heather McGarrigle learns more about the Oh Yeah Music Centre’s talent development programme -
NI Mental Health Arts & Film Festival
Director Kirsten Kearney on how a little idea blossomed into a big festival, which runs from October 10 – 13 -
Janet Devlin's Second Coming
With a record contract and debut album in the can, the X Factor graduate's hard work is beginning to pay off -
Culture Night Lisburn
Lisburn gets in on the act with a range of free events taking place in Castle Gardens, R-Space Gallery and elsewhere -
Ten Free Arts Activities in Belfast
Heather McGarrigle picks her top ten free arts and culture activities in Belfast, from a visit to The MAC to Culture Night 2013
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