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£750,000 funding boost for musicians as Minister Lyons launches Musical Instruments Programme
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with musicians, band members and schoolchildren who have benefitted from the Musical...
Jun 19


Pride and Prejudice comes to life as Theatre in the Park Returns to Ballymena and Carrickfergus
A much-loved summer tradition is set to return this August as Theatre in the Park once again graces the green spaces of Ballymena and...
Jun 19


Titanic Hotel Belfast celebrates maritime heritage with latest in series of stunning new artworks
Adrian McNally, General Manager at Titanic Hotel Belfast, is pictured with artist Peter Strain and his illustration ‘Maiden Voyage’ which...
Jun 5


Slemish Players set to shine at Ulster Drama Festival with The Night Alive
Slemish Players recently performing The Night Alive at The Braid, Ballymena Ballymena’s acclaimed amateur dramatics group, the Slemish...
May 6


Lucian Freud’s Etchings: A Creative Collaboration unveiled at Titanic Belfast
L-R: Gill Saunders, Curator for the V&A’s Lucian Freud’s etching exhibition; Judith Owens MBE, Chief Executive of Titanic Belfast and...
May 1


Calling all musicians and street performers: Buskfest 2025 needs you!
L-R: Banshee, the overall winner from last year, Chris Nelmes, The Boulevard Banbridge, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and...
Apr 25


New street art in Ballymena celebrates local heritage with a splash of colour
Left to Right: Clare Moore, Business Engagement Officer at Ballymena BID; Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey; Eamon...
Apr 14


Slemish Players shine: Ballymena group scoops eight awards at drama festival
The Slemish Players taking on Conor McPherson’s The Night Alive The Slemish Players, an amateur dramatics group from Ballymena, were...
Mar 9


Mid and East Antrim young people to be inspired by innovative Cinemagic Film Lab opportunity
Individuals from the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area, aged 17-24, who are interested in the creative and screen industries are...
Mar 6


‘Music to their ears’ for Queen’s students to receive scholarships from Van Morrison
(L-R) Dr Van Morrison, and Queen’s University Belfast President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer. World renowned artist Van...
Feb 6


Bellaghy Bawn to host new writers’ residency following £3.8 million cultural investment
Bellaghy Bawn Bellaghy Bawn is set to become a premier destination for writers following a £3.8million (€4.6million) investment agreement...
Dec 3, 2024


Parkhall Integrated College celebrates success at the 2024 Carson Awards
Student from Parkhall IC showing Geraldine Hughes their winning artwork. The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) is delighted that Northern...
Nov 5, 2024


Marilyn Monroe gets a sweet reimagining with Pop Tarts!
Renowned food artist Nathan Wyburn has reimagined the iconic Marilyn Monroe Pop Art artwork using Pop Tarts. The original was created...
Oct 27, 2024


Celebration event marks success of the Culturally Creative Communities programme in North Antrim
Members of the North Antrim community who attended the celebration event to mark the completion of the Culturally Creative Communities...
Oct 25, 2024


Ballymena photographer hosts inaugural exhibition with a vital message on mental heath awareness
Ballymena photographic artist David McKinney Ballymena man David McKinney is set to unveil his inaugural solo photographic exhibition ...
Oct 2, 2024


Belfast International Arts Festival returns with city-wide spectacle of arts and culture
Pictured at the launch of the 2024 Belfast International Arts Festival programme are musician Ciaran Lavery (left) and festival chief...
Sep 21, 2024


Warner Bros. Discovery announces open casting for new Harry Potter TV series!
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially kicked off the search for the next generation of wizards to lead its highly anticipated Harry...
Sep 19, 2024


Blue Lights actor visits Maghaberry prisoners’ drama group
Maghaberry Governor Tracy Megrath and ‘Blue Lights’ actor Neil Keery chat with prisoners from the Maghaberry ‘Off the Cuff’ Drama Society...
Sep 19, 2024


Warriors: Courage, Bravery and Honour - stunning new collection release by Ballymena artist
(Images: Phil, PM Drones) Ballymena artist Carly Wright is delighted to reveal her latest collection of paintings. Entitled ‘Warriors:...
Sep 16, 2024


A view reimagined: Recreating iconic Bushmills window scene
Barristers Fiona and David Bates iconic ground-floor panel was fitting for the former Petty Sessions Court, and recreating the famous...
Sep 15, 2024
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