Throughout the 1970s’ the band LIGHT dominated Belfast’s rock scene playing rock blues numbers across the city – and now they are set for a Black Box performance as part of the 13th Belfast City Blues Festival. With virtuoso guitar […]
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Northern Ireland musician Pat McManus is to perform at the Belfast City Blues Festival as part of the festival’s annual tribute to blues legend Rory Gallagher. Gallagher, who made Belfast his second musical home, will be remembered by some of
Singer songwriter looking forward to show at St Joseph’s Community Hub It’s a big week for Brian Kennedy, a new album being released and headlining The Gathering Festival at Belfast’s Sailortown’s St Joseph’s. Brian will wrap up the four-day festival,
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Radio Ulster’s very own ‘Uncle Hugo’ Hugo Duncan will be taking to the stage to lead the Dockers Club Dance Off at the Dockers Club, Belfast on Friday 10th June from 4-6pm. The dance-off is one of several events throughout
BBC Radio Ulster Star Hugo Duncan Joins The Bill At Sailortown’s The Gathering Festival Read Post »
A Belfast woman who was crowned the winner of RTE’s Super Garden this week is exhibiting at Dublin’s prestigious Bloom show. As the winner of Super Garden, Mary Anne Farenden has created a garden space at the Bord Bia Bloom
A four-day festival is set to take place in Belfast’s Sailortown later this month. Organised by Sailortown Regeneration, The Gathering is an exciting festival taking place from Thursday June 9 to Sunday June 12th. The event, headlined by artists such
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Belfast woman, Mary Anne Farenden has been crowned the winner of RTE’s 2022 edition of the popular horticulture show, ‘Super Garden’. Mary Anne, 29, made her debut on the show in episode three where she transformed the garden of the
Belfast Woman Mary Anne Farenden Wins RTE Hit Gardening Show Super Garden Read Post »
Join Conal Montgomery as he takes to the stage for the launch of latest album ‘The Corner Stone’ on 16th June, 8pm at Belfast’s Pug Ugly’s. The Corner Stone is Conal Montgomery’s second album and is a collection of songs
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It was a pack of cards and an encounter with a famous comedian and magician that turned the young Steve Wilson from curious teenager into budding child magician. Little did he know then that these experiences would lead to a
From 80’s Punk Star To Magician, Welcome To The Oddly Unique And World Of Mr Wizzy Read Post »
Tumble Circus’ Winter Circus In Final Days Of This Season’s Run
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The big top is up in Writers’ Square as the performers of Tumble Circus’ Winter Circus prepare for their opening show on Friday December 17. Running from December 17 through to January 3, the award winning Tumble Circus is back
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Belfast’s Writers’ Square will see the Big Top being raised aloft for Tumble Circus’ Winter Show, and co-founder, Tina Segner promises that audiences need to prepare to be surprised, and amazed. Running from December 17 to January 3 the all-human
Deep in the heart of Cathedral Quarter the big top is about to be hoisted aloft and a dazzling array of circus skills, comedy and theatre are in the final throes of preparations for Tumble Circus Christmas show. As performers
The award winning circus company Tumble Circus will make its return to Belfast’s Writers’ Square this Christmas. The team at Tumble Circus are back and better than ever with their exciting Winter Circus extravaganza. Now in its fifth year, the
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Belfast has been awarded the coveted City of Music status by UNESCO celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage and recognising the importance of music to its future. Belfast is only the third city in the UK to become a City
Belfast Awarded Prestigious UNESCO City Of Music Title Read Post »
An international line-up of talent will join Ireland’s celebrated singer and producer, Peter Corry, bringing back the gift of music this Christmas at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast. The sell-out show, which has now released a third event on Friday 17th of
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Big Top Show Runs From December 17, 2021 – January 3, 2022 Award winning circus company Tumble Circus will return to Belfast’s Writers’ Square this Christmas. Despite a difficult 18 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic the team at Tumble
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Radio station, Belfast 247, is searching for new presenters as the station continues to grow, and they want to make sure young people have the chance to train and learn. Presenter and programme director, Robin Elliott, said the search for
New Radio Station Belfast 247 Launches Competition To Find New Talent Read Post »
By Tina Calder & Jonathan Traynor Tributes have been paid to one of the giants of the global music industry, Northern Irish man, Steve Strange, who died after a short illness aged 53. From playing in local bands, learning the
Tributes To Northern Ireland Music Legend Steve Strange Flood Social Media Read Post »
Monumental Ogham Grove interactive structure will dominate Writer’s Square Father and son team Gawain Morrison and Dylan McCaughtry will bring an ancient Celtic language to life with a massive construction across Belfast’s Writer’s Square for this weekend’s Culture Night Belfast.
Father And Son Team Behind Massive Culture Night Installation Read Post »
Over the coming weekend, Cathedral Quarter’s Writers’ Square will be the location for The Ogham Grove, a spectacular installation created by this year’s ambitious creative team for CNB21 Presents: The Ogham Grove. The brains behind the concept include creative lead
Cathedral Quarter Trail To Lead Culture Night Visitors To The Ogham Grove Read Post »
Creative lead unveils thinking behind Ogham Grove This year’s Culture Night promises a spectacular structural, lighting and sound experience designed by Belfast artist Gawain Morrison around the ancient Druidic language Ogham. Promising to be both large in scale with the
An Ancient Language, A Living Structure – CNB21 Presents Read Post »
An initiative that saw additional dedicated police officers patrolling Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter has been welcomed as a proven success story by Destination CQ’s manager Damien Corr. The Ballot for the continuation of the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) is
Cathedral Quarter BID Celebrates Success Of Street Beat Police Presence In Area Read Post »
As the conversation around climate change heats up ahead of COP26 in November, the team behind Culture Night Belfast 2021 have stated their ambitions for an “almost 100% sustainable event” this year. Partnering with artist and creative lead Gawain Morrison
Culture Night Belfast 2021 Commits To Ambitious Sustainability Goals Read Post »
Wildcard Distribution with Clones Film Festival supported by Monaghan County Council will host a special premiere screening of Cathy Brady’s WILDFIRE starring Nika McGuigan and Nora-Jane Noone in Barry McGuigan Park in Clones, Monaghan this coming Sunday, 29th August. The special
When it comes to gigs in Belfast, the city’s Cathedral Quarter is a hub of fantastic music. From festivals, venues, and theatre spaces to bars and clubs there’s no better place to relax to your favourite genre. Northern Ireland is
5 Local Gigs To Check Out In Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter This Year Read Post »
With more than 15,000 visitors a year the Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail is going from strength to strength. Since opening in 2017, the Fairy Trail has been enchanting visitors of all ages, and families can now book to take their
Experience Fairy Trail Magic at Galgorm Castle Estate This Summer Read Post »
With the weather in Northern Ireland heating up, what better time to get out in the city and enjoy the many beer gardens that Belfast has to offer. From burgers and pints to cocktails and charcuterie there is really something
7 Beer Gardens To Visit This Summer In Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter Read Post »
James Murphy to showcase the best of crime fiction Author, James Murphy is joining the Belfast 247 radio presentation team with an exclusive two-hour slot each Wednesday evening with a show dedicated to the world of crime books and shows.
Crime author joins Belfast 247 presenting team Read Post »
New radio station, Belfast 247, launches on Monday, May 10, at 10am, with a strong emphasis on local voices, local artists, as well as all the best hits to fill your day. Broadcasting online, via the station app on Apple
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the first high street casualties of the pandemic lockdown was the restaurant and hospitality sector, as their doors were forced to close to diners for safety measures. However, as a truly resilient industry, chefs and their teams quickly
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast is set to mark its 14th birthday with a specially recorded series of music performances. Oh Yeah opened its doors to the public on 5th May 2007. The centre normally programmes a live
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]THE 4 OF US drop a new single Waiting Game – a brand new track about how the past 12 months under varying levels of lockdown have affected our families, and how one of the few upsides has been the
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