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A Christmas Carol
David Lyttle's jazzy take on a Christmas classic warms hearts -
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 -
Urban Hymns
Duke Special, Foy Vance and a host of others bring tears to the eyes at May Street Church -
Edith Piaf - A Celebration of a Legend
Music and make believe bring 1940s' Paris to Belfast's Spiegeltent -
Oh Yeah, Nevermind
The 'revisited' concept takes a critical hit as inventiveness makes way for karaoke -
Fun Lovin' Criminals
The New York three-piece fail to inspire at Andersonstown Leisure Centre -
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 -
CQAF: Desert Hearts, Silver Jews
An unpredictable and exquisite night of indie and alt-rock in Belfast's Black Box -
CQAF: Jazz Jamaica
Much lauded skazz outfit get the Festival Marquee jumping -
Making a Rackett
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon is just as comfortable with a Telecaster, writes Steven Rainey -
The Proclaimers
Scottish twins The Proclaimers demand that you dance, writes Lee Henry -
Ska Cubano
Lee Henry goes back in time for the music that never was -
Peace & Reconciliation - The Opera
Peter Geoghegan finds out how the money was spent -
David Lyttle Band
Lee Henry gets a wake up call with the David Lyttle jazz band