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David Holmes Supports #SaveCultureNI
Respected DJ, producer and Hollywood film composer laments imminent closure of 'one of the best sources of information within the Northern Ireland arts and culture family' -
Users Support #SaveCultureNI Campaign
Our users have rallied to tell the Arts Council of Northern Ireland how and why they use our website and associated digital platforms - read what they have to say -
David Park Supports #SaveCultureNI
Acclaimed novelist praises popular arts website for 'energetically highlighting the work of new artists across all genres... I am personally indebted to it' -
RUA President Supports #SaveCultureNI Campaign
Colin Davidson, president of the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts and portrait artist to the stars, labels Culture NI 'an increasingly vital and hugely supportive website' -
Derry to Host Pan Celtic Festival
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin and Derry City Council collaborate to bring celebration of Celtic culture back to Derry, with Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man represented -
Guildhall Press Statement
Paul Hippsley, managing editor of the Derry-based publishing house, releases statement following news that the Arts Council of Northern Ireland have withdrawn its funding -
Arts Council Announce £1.38m Funding Cut
List of Annual Funding Programme awards for 2015/16 now available to view, with Culture Northern Ireland, Blackstaff Press, Musical Theatre 4 Youth and others losing core funding -
Science and Innovation Programme Launched in Derry
Young minds across the North West encouraged to take part in a packed line-up of stimulating events later this year -
Cyclists Needed for Lullaby
Artist Luke Jerram calls for cyclists of all abilities to lead or take part in three community cycle rides through Derry at dusk for the benefit of sleepy children -
David Holmes Announces New Residency
DJ, producer and film composer reveals details of 'God's Waiting Room', a new Tuesday night residency in an undisclosed location 'where music has never been played' -
SXSW Archive Video Highlights
As the annual music and media conference returns to Austin, Texas, we journey back in time to see how Northern Ireland's delegation fared in 2013 -
Comedians on Comedians
With Red Nose Day returning on March 13, some of Northern Ireland's finest stand-ups write about their favourites comics, from Kevin McAleer to Vic and Bob -
somewhereto_NI Needs You
16-25 and have an idea? Get matched up with free space in towns and cities across Northern Ireland to explore your creative talents, passions and potential -
Watch Video from Invasion Belfast
Star Wars convention at W5 attracts costumed fans from across Northern Ireland – watch video featuring Darth Vader actor David Prowse as Creativity Month gains momentum -
Meet the Writers of Arrivals2
'Racism is a knife sharpened on the whetstone of sectarianism.' Daragh Carville, Fionnuala Kennedy and Maggie Cronin on writing about the intercultural experiences of minorities living in Northern Ireland for Terra Nova -
Still Alice
When her mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia and Parkinson's disease, our critic's life was turned upside down – she reviews the low-budget, Oscar-winning film that reflects her real world experience -
Kenneth Branagh Premieres Cinderella in Belfast
Director to attend charity screening of Disney movie starring Cate Blanchett at Dublin Road Movie House Cinema in aid of NICVA and Into Film -
How We Built Temple
Watch video as artist David Best and a network of volunteers working from the Nerve Centre's FabLab construct the monumental wooden structure that will tower over Derry from March 14-21 -
Why Do We Kiss?
Queen's University student Emer Maguire wins FameLab science communication competition with intriguing talk exploring humans' urge to kiss - watch her hilarious presentation in full -
International Women's Day 2015
In the wake of the global celebration we list ten of Ulster's most illustrious artists and leaders, from Dana to Mary McAleese -
Creativity Month 2015 Starts Here!
Nationwide celebration of creativity and the creative industries kicks off this week – get inspired to take part with our playlist of videos from last year's events -
NI Musicians Ship Out to Nashville
Singer-songwriters Warren Attwell, Allie Bradley, Mark Graham and Paul Tully to give St Patrick’s Day performance in USA’s mecca of music -
Ballymoney Drama Festival
One of the oldest festivals of its kind in Ireland returns for its 77th season -
Lyric Wins Four Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards
South Belfast theatre enjoys most successful night at the glitzy ceremony in Dublin after achieving an unprecedented 12 nominations -
Watch First Front Room Sessions
Culture Northern Ireland competition winner Wendy Cromie welcomes Lisaire String Quartet to her Killyleagh home for her first ever live classical music experience -
Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger returns to Derry
In 1994 he bought a racehorse and named it 'A Real Work of Art', for which he was nominated for the Turner Prize. Now Wallinger continues his love of all things equine at the City Factory from February 21 -
Ash Release Video for New Single 'Cocoon'
They pick their moments, those Downpatrick boys – listen to 'Cocoon', the super-charged, super catchy new single from Ash, released – you guessed it – on Ash Wedneday -
Arts Council Reward 22 ACES Artists
A trainee teacher, a barrister and a barista are among the 22 recipients of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s ACES awards supporting emerging artistic talent -
Extreme Pancake Tossing
National Trust encourage hungry ramblers to visit one of their many scenic locations around Northern Ireland this Shrove Tuesday and indulge in the centuries-old tradition of pancake tossing -
View Photos Of Titanic By Fr Frank Browne
A selection of iconic images taken by one of the 20th century’s most significant photographers are on display in Titanic Belfast for the first time – view some of the best here on Culture Northern Ireland -
Game of Thrones Season 5: A Day in the Life
Three countries, hundreds of cast and crew, one epic day – watch a 26-minute HBO special as the GoT roadshow shoots in Belfast, Croatia and Spain -
First Digital Archive of Troubles Art Launches
Arts Council of Northern Ireland compile 500 pieces of work relating to the 30 year period for new online resource -
Textile Accounts of Conflicts
View a collection of quilts and arpilleras produced by women in conflict areas currently on display for the first time in Belfast's Linen Hall Library -
AVA (Audio Visual Arts) Belfast
One-day electronic music and visual art festival on June 4 -
Four Fours
Rapper Jun Tzu on new Empire Music Hall hip hop showcase and encouraging less-advantaged kids to express their creativity -
Danny Boy Jazz & Blues Festival
The Roe Valley comes alive with the sounds of its longest running festival -
Malcolm Orange Disappears at Brussels Platforms
Novelist Jan Carson and singer-songwriter Hannah McPhillimy collaborate for Arts Council of Northern Ireland showcase -
Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival
A celebration of the art of songwriting -
Omagh Jazz And Big Band Festival 2016
Weekend festival celebrating the best in jazz and big band sounds -
Artists To Watch In 2015
Siobhan Fenton shines a light on the stand out names working in literature, film, music and more
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