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Theatre taught me not to be afraid
Anne McMaster reveals how her driven mindset and love for the stage has kept her going through life's toughest times while giving her a career on both sides of the Atlantic -
Working your way up in the arts sector
Hilary Copeland on how every piece of experience counts on the course to becoming a creative and cultural professional – an exciting area where there's no typical day -
Creative Retreats in Northern Ireland
Find the perfect location for some time out to work on your next creative project, or simply gather your thoughts -
Kith and Kindle: Self-Publishing a Century-Old Family Story
Debut author Aileen Bartlett on piecing together a true tale of childhood in WW1 Belfast and the importance of celebrating our predecessors -
Couture on the Coast
First ever fashion extravaganza at Barry's Amusements planned to restore the glitz and glamour of Portrush past -
Magherafelt's Man of Mystery
Crime author Paul Charles on taking the Agatha Christie approach for his latest whodunnit and why fictional detectives needn't be dysfunctional -
Emma Colbert is Wild at Art
With her work starting to see international recognition, the Portrush-based painter hopes to progress even further from her signature pet portraits -
London Calling for Derry's Dawn Cruttenden
Having had her work bought by Stevie Nicks, the artist has become the first woman to be commissioned by the English capital's 'most famous hotel' -
Belfast and Dublin Unite for Two Cities One Book
Author Lia Mills on her Easter Rising-set novel Fallen, chosen to bring the Irish capitals together with a month of reading-related events throughout April -
Creativity Month Writers in Residence
Authors Martina Devlin and Anthony Quinn share their enthusiasm for the Libraries NI role as duties are split for the first time -
The Woman on the Other Side
Ballyclare poet Stephanie Conn on how she turned words of comfort into an award-winning trade ahead of her debut collection's release -
Women Aloud NI
One-day literary celebration aims to bring due recognition to our wealth of female authors, poets and storytellers -
Colin Bateman Reports Back
The celebrated writer revisits his newsroom roots in his latest novel, and looks forward to his Paisley/McGuinness script making it to the big screen -
Doing Justice to Valberg
Author and solicitor Desmond Doherty on the lauded crime series, and adapting to the big screen, ahead of the launch of its third instalment -
Leon McCarron Goes With the Flow
The County Derry adventurer on changing perceptions of Iran through a new film tracing his thrilling journey along the country's longest river -
Atlantic Sessions Crash the North Coast
The 'one of a kind' music festival's latest edition brings a host of free performances and special events to venues along Ireland's most breathtaking backdrop -
NI's Most Haunted
Take a whistle-stop tour through our history of ghostly goings-on with legends of paranormal activity across the north -
Gulliver Travels to The MAC
Big Telly Theatre Company's first co-production with the Belfast venue takes the literary explorer to all new territory -
Bangor Artist Dedicates Exhibition to Wife After Cancer All-Clear
'Where are they now?' is Leslie's Nicholl's loving tribute to his partner and those who helped her win five-year fight -
John McAllister Does Things By the Book
The Armagh author on how early writing habits and working life during the Troubles continues to shape his acclaimed crime novels -
Corrymeela’s Arts and Culture Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
Duke Special set to attend inaugural festival of diversity, arts, debates, politics and music, marking 50 years of peacemaking -
Dave Mullan Lands Down Under
Having been signed by a new Australian label, the travelling young troubadour is doing it himself from the North Coast to the Gold Coast -
Open House Architecture Festival
PLACE celebrate the engineering of Belfast's most iconic sites and offer a first glimpse at future landmarks with inaugural weekend of free, expert-led tours -
Hewitt Finds His Rightful Home
Ulster Museum hosts the returning exhibition recognising the literary legacy of its most celebrated alumni -
Elaine Gaston
The Ballycastle poet on launching her debut collection on Doire Press and using language to confront the everyday complexities of North Coast life -
Walking to the Ark
Carlo Gébler’s new play serves up the Siege of Derry through the eyes of a family in crisis. 'What people think happened and what actually happened is always contested' -
Be inspired by Creative Peninsula 2019
Our top six picks of arts and crafts events at Ards and North Down’s annual celebration of local artists and makers -
A crackling Belfast comedy to cure the winter blues
Christina Nelson talks about the hilarity of hair salons and sharing the spotlight while still playing half the cast in the follow-up to I'll Tell My Ma. Leave your seasonal worries and woes at the door... -
Dancing in the dark: multi-medium show brings scary stories to Derry walls
Stories of ghosts and wise women are the perfect ingredients for a frightfully good night at Echo Echo Studios this weekend -
'Like moon dust dropped on Armagh': the rapid rise of the John O'Connor arts festival
In just two years, the event has gone from an unknown prospect to one which lights up the city with four days of literary magic -
Traditions and superstitions from Halloween's Celtic roots
Supernatural specialist Dr Bob Curran sheds light on the darker rituals and folklore that lay at the heart of Halloween's origins in Ireland -
Ten Frightening Facts You Mightn't Know About Derry Halloween
It's the number one place to be for Halloween, but did you know how it all began, the historic themes or the remarkable numbers behind the famous festival? -
Why dressing up has always been at the heart of Halloween
From warding off spirits of the dead to bringing cities like Derry to life, costumes have played a key role in Ireland's traditions for thousands of years -
'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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The buzz about Louise Brogan aka The Social Bee
The Newtownabbey native had an unconventional route to becoming a digital entrepreneur, but now businesses are swarming her for marketing expertise -
Carving out a music industry career in Northern Ireland
'It's a good time to be involved' says Keith Millar, whose keen ear for talent and willingness to make connections has lead to an array of exciting roles -
How archaeologist Emma Thorpe unearthed a career in crafts
As the countdown to Creativity Month begins, the Portstewart-based artist charts her journey from digging up the Bronze Age to making it as a silversmith – plus tips for how you can move up the crafty careers ladder
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