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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
NI Opera Bring the Music of Mozart into the Roaring Twenties
Award-winning soprano Aoife Miskelly on wrapping her voice around the Italian language for Così fan tutte's glittering makeover
Mount Stewart Keeps the Conversation Going
The award-winning property aims to pick up from where last year's festival left off with another vibrant weekend of talks, panels, music and much more
Clear the Decks for Titanicdance
Choreographer and lead performer James Keegan promises audiences will be 'reeled' in once more as the as the hit show returns to our shores
10 Northern Ireland Holiday Reads
Local authors who are worth taking along on your summer break
Jane Austen at 200
NI writers on the literary icon's work remaining relevant and its role in bringing women-led stories to wider prominence
Rave Reviews: Ciarán McMenamin
With its dark humour and '90s hedonism, the Fermanagh actor's first novel is like Trainspotting during the Troubles. Before opening the Belfast Book Festival, he talks about the positive reception and bringing Skintown to the big screen
Joe McElderry is Still Living the Dream
Seven years after his breakout success, the X Factor winner is savouring every opportunity while he can, whether in the studio or his blossoming stage career
A Few of My Favourite Children's Books
Author and Culture NI critic Claire Savage recalls the stories which enchanted her early years ahead of the launch of her own first novel for young readers
Derry-Strabane Mean Business with Enterprise Week 2017
From Virgin Media and Google to self-made millionaire Lara Morgan, budding entrepreneurs and start-ups won't be short of motivation from this year's line-up
Fun and Games at the Museums
Not just a place for old relics – a new festival plans to exhibit the priceless potential of Northern Ireland's museums for ages 0-5
Northern Ireland Artists to Watch in 2017
A round-up of some of the rising stars tipped to light up local literature, theatre, music and more in the year to come
Christmas Ghost Stories
Claire Savage traces the chilling roots of a largely forgotten festive tradition, from Shakespearean theatre to Victorian séances
Do Authors Need to be Bloggers?
A worthless distraction or a necessary means of interaction? Five local wordsmiths share their views on the lot of the modern writer
Of Heart and Land: Limavady Celebrates Steinbeck
The fifth annual series of events inspired by the Roe Valley-rooted Nobel Prize winner uses the human side of his work to highlight the area's natural beauty
Aspects at 25: A Quarter Century Celebrating the Written Word
Bangor's annual literary festival marks its silver anniversary with a milestone programme, from crime writing and comedy to poetry and prose
Paul McVeigh Shortlisted for Polari Prize
Belfast author 'over the moon' to be in line for award recognising LGBT literature, but publishing prejudice is hindering others from taking the same risk
Lucy Caldwell is Keeping 'er Lit
The award-winning Belfast author on the importance of women having their voices heard in contemporary fiction, ahead of a special Open House Festival panel
Mammoth Ambitions for Moville Mini-Fest
Derry singer Sarah McGuinness on planting the seeds of what she believes could become a Glastonbury-sized celebration of arts in her own back garden
Stretcher Bearers of the Somme
Artist Leslie Nicholl uses raw materials from the WWI battlefields to explore humanity amidst the horror in his current Linen Hall Library exhibition
Drawn to the Sea
Fusing fashion with intricate illustration and Irish mythos, artist/designer Sara O'Neill is taking her unique, coastal style to the international stage

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