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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, 2025


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, 2025


£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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Ballymena set for a night of cinematic spectacle with “Friday Night at the Movies”
The Braid Arts Centre will be transformed into a cinematic soundscape on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 8pm, as the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra...
Apr 30, 2025


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, 2025


Ballymena Young Conquerors to host annual concert with stellar line-up
The Ballymena Young Conquerors Concert Flute Band, a cornerstone of the town’s cultural heritage since its founding in 1886, will hold...
Apr 20, 2025


Rural voices prepare for upcoming concert in Ballymena
The Farmers’ Choir is delighted to invite everyone to a heartwarming Spring Concert on Wednesday 30 April in The Braid, Ballymena. ...
Apr 15, 2025


Harmony in health: Singing strikes a chord for rural women’s wellbeing
Participants who took part in the ‘Singing for Fun’ programme in Moneymore Recreation Centre pictured with the Chief Executive of the...
Apr 3, 2025


Farmers’ Choir looks forward to Spring Concert!
Over 30 members of the Farmers' Choir who took part in the BBC Big Sing Event The members of the Farmers’ Choir are delighted to stage...
Mar 31, 2025


LISTEN | Singers from across Northern Ireland join voices for BBC Sing!
Musical directors Anne McCambridge and Beverley McGeown with Geoff Maskell (Image: Press Eye) Around 750 singers came together from...
Mar 29, 2025


Choice Housing to celebrate five-year Good Relations initiative with Country Fest in Ballymena
Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations, is set to host a vibrant Country Fest to mark the successful...
Mar 25, 2025


BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle unveils refreshed weekday schedule with new voices and extended shows
(L-R) Chris Buckler, Sarah Brett, Stephen Nolan, Cate Conway, Vinny Hurrell, William Crawley, Hugo Duncan, Connor Phillips and Anne-Marie...
Mar 21, 2025


JLS announce ‘The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour’ with Belfast date confirmed
British boy band sensation JLS have thrilled fans across the UK and Ireland by announcing their highly anticipated ‘The Club Is Alive:...
Mar 21, 2025
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