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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


‘Let’s Dance’ launches in association with Co Antrim Rock Choirs and First Dance NI
Local Rock Choirs were excited to provide the musical backdrop for some of the dancers at the recent launch of “Let’s Dance”, a...
Mar 17


Ballymena welcomes back the Band, Bugles, Pipes & Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment
Music enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Band, Bugles, Pipes & Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment prepares to make a triumphant return...
Mar 17


Benevolent Fund Spring Concert to feature Royal Irish Regiment in Ballymena
Music enthusiasts and supporters of the armed forces are in for a treat as the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) hosts its Spring Concert on...
Mar 8


Daniel O’Donnell brings ‘OPRY le DANIEL’ back to Derry’s Millennium Forum
Daniel O'Donnell returns to Derry's Millennium Forum with OPRY le DANIEL OPRY le DANIEL, TG4 television’s highest rating country music...
Feb 22


Dementia-friendly singing group, The Forget-Me-Notes shine in heart-warming showcase
Members from The Forget-Me-Notes Dementia singing group performing at The Courtyard Theatre The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl, County...
Feb 10


Notes of kindness: Fairhill Centre welcomes Rock Choirs to raise sounds and pounds for Castle Tower
Members of the Rock Choirs from Ballymena, Ballymoney and Jordanstown pictured during a special fundraising performance in the Fairhill...
Feb 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


Singer will Sparkle for Sinead to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease Association NI
Singer Catrina Scullion and cousin Sinead A professional singer has launched ‘Sparkle For Sinead’ to raise money for Motor Neurone...
Nov 26, 2024


Rory Gallagher statue to be erected finally at Ulster Hall
Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher is finally to be erected at Belfast’s...
Nov 24, 2024


Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland release plans for upcoming festive events
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland are delighted to be hosting a number of special events over the Christmas...
Nov 20, 2024
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