Organisations across Portaferry have come together under the banner of Portaferry Community Collective to launch a brand new festival celebrating the abundance of built, cultural and natural heritage in and around Portaferry. The inaugural ‘Portaferry Heritage Fest’ will take place […]
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The annual Aspects Festival is set to take place from Wednesday, 25 September to Sunday 6 October, drawing writers, poets, and literature lovers to Bangor for a celebration of some of the best writing this island has to offer. Organised
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 27-year-old forward Bobo Carpenter for the 2024/25 season. From North Reading in Massachusetts, Carpenter arrives in Belfast off the back of three seasons in the ECHL with the
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Rehearsals for Belfast School of Performing Arts summer youth project are in full swing, and after the huge success of the junior project, Little Mermaid Jnr, which gained standing ovations from audiences in July, hopes are high for the senior
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With a series of summer music events planned for Belfast during August, Translink is calling on attendees to plan ahead and pre-book their travel. Key concerts being highlighted by the public transport company are the Belfast Vital Music events with
Cool FM revealed that the station has swept the board to reach No.1 in Northern Ireland on all counts. For almost two years Cool FM has been outperforming its nearest rival (BBC Radio Ulster) in audience terms but for the
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The 18th Belfast Mela Festival, sponsored by Sensata Technologies, was launched today by the Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, at The Atrium, Ulster University, Belfast. Now recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s largest arts festivals, Belfast Mela brings
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Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are delighted to announce that South Shields-born X Factor winner, Joe McElderry, will next year return to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where he is set to perform at The Grand Opera
Thompson Dock, known as the birthplace of Titanic, is getting ready to become awash with light and sound as immersive outdoor theatre show “Shadowdock” puts the city’s maritime heritage in the spotlight. Showgoers will embark on an audio-visual journey, exploring
Social media users satisfied with a site are more likely to share their own personal information and data, according to new research by Vlerick Business School. The researchers also found that users, who trust a platform, are more willing to
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Gladiators has been revealed as the UK’s most popular game show, according to new data. New research carried out by online casino site, Playcasino.com, analysed Google Keyword Planner data to determine which TV game shows are the most popular in the UK. A list
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Belfast’s Maritime Mile is excited to announce the launch of its after-hours initiative, ‘Late Nights on the Maritime Mile’. This initiative is an invitation to locals and visitors to enjoy evenings on Belfast’s heritage waterfront through immersive experiences curated by
Get Ready To Go The Extra Mile This August With Over 40 Late Night Experiences Read Post »
PW Productions is delighted to announce the full cast for Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s AN INSPECTOR CALLS, playing at the Grand Opera House from Tuesday 15 October until Saturday 19 October 2024 as part
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This September, the award-winning Food and Cider Weekend returns to Armagh, promising a vibrant celebration of the region’s world-famous produce. From Thursday, 5th to Sunday, 8th, this year’s festival features over 50 free events, each crafted to delight the senses
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Could you be a Viking for a day and raise vital funds to help protect children and young people from abuse? NSPCC Northern Ireland has issued a ‘call to oars’ to businesses, families and individuals to form teams of 10
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Renowned Co Down Artist Kathryn Callaghan has unveiled a unique exhibition gracing the stunning Northern Ireland coastline this summer. The Northern Ireland Art Trail, curated by Kathryn, showcases ten original artworks displayed in venues from Bangor to Newcastle and Cushendun
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One of Northern Ireland’s most iconic singles of the ‘90s, ‘Time Flies’ by Belfast band The Minnows, will soon be available to stream or download for the first time as the band give their debut album ‘Holyland’ a long overdue digital release on July 29. ‘Time
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The renowned performer, Peter Corry MBE, is set to bring his highly anticipated live show, Peter Corry in Concert, to the picturesque Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 3 August, as part of the Six Mile Festival weekend. Peter Corry in Concert promises an
Three talented chefs are set to put their culinary skills to the test as they go head-to-head in a sizzling live cookery showdown to claim the coveted title of ‘Ireland’s Next Top Chef’. Nathan Cox from The Artisan Cookhouse in
Ulster Folk Museum has announced the return of its annual Making Festival for a second year. Taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, to coincide with August Craft Month, the festival is dedicated to celebrating traditional crafts and revitalising
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Five opera singers from across the island of Ireland will be taking part in an exciting live opera competition in front of a live audience and jury panel in Glenarm this summer during Northern Ireland Opera’s 14th Glenarm Festival of
Translink will be operating enhanced and special bus services to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the Causeway Coast later this month. There are a range of public transport options for passengers travelling to the event at Ballycastle
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Six Mile Festival brings a wave of excitement to Antrim from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August! Sponsored by The Junction Retail and Leisure Park, this three-day event promises an array of activities for all ages,
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Over 150 “Rockies” who make up some of the thousands of Rock Choir members in the UK hit the road on Friday 21st June, bringing their unique sounds on a tour across Northern Ireland. Celebrating World Music Day 2024, three
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Get ready to dive into the pulsating heart of modern-day Belfast with Lucy McMullan’s long-anticipated debut novel, “Belles of Belfast,” hit the shelves this week. This empowering and steamy tale promises to captivate readers with its blend of humour, romance,
Belfast International Arts Festival, the city’s longest-running international celebration of arts and culture, returns for its 62nd edition this autumn with a jam-packed programme of global artists converging across the city. The festival returns from 16th October – 20th November and ahead of its full
TITANIC Belfast has announced the creation of a new initiative that has already seen £147,000 set aside to help make a lasting impact for people and communities across Belfast and beyond. In February 2023, the world-leading visitor attraction committed to
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The Grand Opera House Trust’s Summer Youth Production returns on Thursday 18 July with an unmissable production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning masterpiece, Sunset Boulevard. One of the most powerful and memorable musicals, Sunset Boulevard marks the thirteenth Summer Youth Production by the
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce two upcoming fixtures against Carleton University and the University of Alberta as part of the club’s pre-season preparations. Having already been announced to be facing off against the Cardiff Devils and
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An internationally acclaimed, award-winning interactive VR adventure that transports you into the heart of the Acid House movement is heading for Belfast early next year. In Pursuit Of Repetitive Beats, produced by East City Films and created by Darren Emerson,
UK’s Biggest Immersive VR Experience Set For Belfast XR Festival 2025 Read Post »
Ahead of Love Island returning to screens on 3rd June on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV and STV Player, VIBE by Jet2holidays announced that it will once again be coupling up with the show as brand partner. Following the incredible success
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SNOW PATROL have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the Northern Irish band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is set for release on September 13th via Polydor Records.
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Belfast’s Grand Opera House has launched its Grand Family Festival in partnership with Phoenix Energy, which will run from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August 2024. Tickets are now on sale for the fun-filled festival, which will see the Theatre
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