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Mid & East Antrim to welcome Irish Guards for 125th anniversary parade and celebration
Launching the event is Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, with representatives from the world-famous Irish...
Aug 20


Royal Black Institution announces details of ‘Last Saturday’ parades in six towns across NI
On the march: The Royal Black Institution The Royal Black Institution has unveiled plans for its annual ‘Last Saturday’ parades, marking...
Aug 20


Belfast Maritime Festival 2025 to showcase local flavours and music on the waterfront
(L-R) Laura Killough Copeland Distillery, Maeve Moreland Maritime Belfast Trust, Una Hollywood Department for Agriculture, Environment...
Aug 16


Ballymena spins back to vinyl glory as record fair returns as part of one day festival of SOUND
Ballymena’s long-missed record fair tradition is making a much-anticipated return on Saturday 16 August, with a pop-up event at the Braid...
Aug 14


Dolly Parton named Guinness World Records ICON on ‘Dolly Parton Day’
On what has officially become known as Dolly Parton Day (5 August), legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Dolly Parton has...
Aug 5


Music and culture come together for Cairncastle’s 2025 Bluegrass, Country & Folk Festival
Three-day cross-community celebration features live music, workshops and charity support from 25th–27th July in Ballygally and...
Jul 16


Summer Serenades: Mid and East Antrim to host free Sunday concerts this summer across borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is set to bring music to the masses this summer with the return of ‘Summer Serenades’, a much-loved...
Jul 13


Broughshane LOL 503 serves up a Bumper 11th July Food Special ahead of Twelfth Celebrations
In the build-up to this weekend’s Twelfth of July celebrations, Broughshane LOL 503 is set to host a vibrant Bumper 11th July Food...
Jul 8


Farmers’ Choir NI wraps up season with heartfelt performances across Northern Ireland
Members of The Farmers’ Choir NI before a recent performance The Farmers’ Choir, Northern Ireland, has rounded off a busy and uplifting...
Jul 6


£5,000 Gerry Anderson Music Bursary launched to support emerging musicians in Ulster
Gerry Anderson and Sir Bob Geldof A new £5,000 bursary honouring legendary broadcaster and music advocate Gerry Anderson has been...
Jul 6


Lidl Northern Ireland unveils Oasis-inspired ‘Lidl by Lidl’ jacket ahead of iconic reunion tour
Lidl Northern Ireland has struck a nostalgic chord with fans of one of Britain’s most legendary bands by dropping a limited-edition ‘Lidl...
Jul 2


Under the Drum Festival 2025: Music, community, and sustainability in the heart of County Antrim
Scenes from Under The Drum Festival 2024 All images: Sarah Ellis This summer, a truly unique festival experience returns to the lush...
Jun 22


£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


Countdown is on to Twelfth of July 2025: A celebration of heritage and community
Ballymena, affectionately known as the City of the Seven Towers, is poised to host one of Northern Ireland’s much celebrated cultural...
Jun 18


Ballymena Ukulele Group strikes the right note for Christian Aid
The talented and ‘good vibes’ crew at Ballymena Ukulele Group entertaining in the Tower Centre As Ballymena faces intense media scrutiny...
Jun 14


Pride of the Maine Flute Band to mark 50th Anniversary with spectacular Ballymena parade
Pride of the Maine Flute Band Ballymena is set to come alive with music and colour on Saturday, 7th June 2025, as the Pride of the Maine...
Jun 3


International melodeon making course showcases traditional craftsmanship in Glenarm
Esteemed French luthier and folk musician Emmanuel Pariselle in Glenarm, County Antrim. Images: Paul Faith A unique week-long...
Jun 1


AVA Festival 2025: Belfast’s Titanic Slipways to host world-class electronic music & arts celebration
Ciaran Bittles, Marketing and Events Producer at the AVA Festival pictured with Emily Magee, Events Development Manager at Tourism NI....
May 26


Farmers’ Choir delights full house at The Braid, Ballymena
Members of The Farmers’ Choir who performed at a packed Braid, in Ballymena The Farmers’ Choir brought music, joy and a powerful sense of...
May 14


Stephen Farlow’s transformative stroke recovery through song Fuels Sing4Stroke Campaign This May
Singer and stroke survivor Stephen Farlow In 2016, Stephen Farlow, a 45-year-old well known musician from County Londonderry, faced a...
May 7
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