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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 -
Need some creative direction? The founder of Belfast's AVA Festival has a few pointers
Having established an annual dance music extravaganza in her home city, Sarah McBriar offers inspiration for others to get on the right path and achieve their vision -
Dara Ó Briain: 'The internet has become a torrent of disinformation'
It's made 'nerds' like himself cooler, but the web's accountability for spreading ludicrous stories is the greater focus of the comic's new tour which comes to Derry next week -
Graphic art exhibition marks 50th anniversary of Civil Rights movement in Northern Ireland
Political figures and pop culture icons sit side by side in a mini display of works by Joe Campbell, centred around a newly created 30 foot mural -
Roisin Gallagher on hosting Abigail's Party in Belfast and being spurred on by her late father
Before his passing, the actress's dad raved about Mike Leigh's play and the prospect of his daughter as Beverly, and his 'incredible outlook' is what still gives her strength in her artistic pursuits -
Actress Diona Doherty on the creative journey from bleak starts to getting parts
Perseverance has paid off for the TV and stage star who says everyday life skills and some industry savvy can help budding performers have a career without the need to leave home -
'Kings of popera' G4 promise hits, harmonies and local guests in Northern Ireland shows
High tenor Jonathan Ansell from The X-Factor's original runners-up is looking forward to leaving Irish music lovers with 'a spring in their step' next month -
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 -
Meet the young Derry creative who makes videos, manages artists and runs a record label plus more besides
Whether he's working with bands or brands, Paul Martin Brown stays busy by not limiting his skill set and bringing the same passion to every project -
How to have a decorated career as an interior designer
'I really love what I do' – Jude Burrows on the joys of thinking outside the box when it comes to styling beautiful spaces and working creatively with clients -
BelFeast
A brand new food and drink festival offering 'a taste of Belfast' over three days in the city's Cathedral Quarter -
Film producer Brendan Mullin on how up-and-comers can make 'the Cut'
Having gone from Sundance to the Mecca of streaming with his company's feature debut, the Strabane native says there's no better time for the next generation to find success on the big screen -
Dance theatre smash COAL comes blazing into Belfast
After nearly 10 years of captivating audiences, Gary Clarke's choreographed commemoration of the 1980s miners' strike makes its Northern Ireland debut -
What's it like to write a play with your other half?
Dramatic, naturally as life partners and co-authors of WITCH Jane Hardy and Michael Conaghan conjure Ireland's dark arts past at the Black Box on March 13 -
St Patrick’s Spring Carnival 2018
A feast of great events over two days in Derry~Londonderry including the Legenderry Food Festival and the spectacular annual parade -
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee on getting into screenwriting and giving a voice to 'ordinary people'
It took the world by storm in early 2018, and now the brains behind Northern Ireland's biggest ever series has words of encouragement for anyone with a unfinished script of their own -
Theatre company's audio walking tour will let you explore Belfast with new eyes and ears
Dominic Montague's immersive love story Quartered aims to challenge perceptions and remove fear around how the city's LGBTQ+ community might feel in public -
Public dance performances using climbing gear to explore personal connections
Crowds at the Ulster Museum and Europa Bus Centre this weekend will witness a physically challenging piece addressing isolation as part of the Belfast Children's Festival -
Colin Murphy: 'We've a great knack of running ourselves down – it stops you getting a big head'
With Queen's Comedy Club closing after 25 years, its enduring MC talks about how the game has changed, and why Derry crowds are more merciful than Belfast's – despite hearing the greatest heckle of his life there -
Belfast Children's Festival: The things your family won't want to miss
As Young at Art and its baby turn 20, its landmark offering of events will ensure that audiences big and small will never want to get any older -
Why there's no right way to becoming a writer
Authors Myra Zepf and Claire Savage reflect on their different routes to publication and share tips for aspiring scribes to carve their own path -
Larne-based storyteller gives voice to timeless children's tales
Since moving to Northern Ireland Vicky McFarland has turned her lifelong love of books into a business of audio-sensory magic – listen to a recording from her recent collection -
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 -
Street artist Glen Molloy: 'I’m not painting to be trendy. I’m painting to survive'
Urban murals and graffiti marketing may be a current craze, but for the 'Belfast Banksy' it's a passion that's taken perseverance and a positive outlook to turn into a living -
Belfast writer's own experience of being deported helped inspire play about the city's refugees
Following its premiere last autumn, Rosemary Jenkinson believes Lives in Translation will be even more hard hitting in its first full tour of theatres around Ireland
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