Skip to content

The Future of Culture Night Belfast: Have Your Say

Belfast City Council is considering the return of Culture Night Belfast in 2025 โ€“ and they want your input. Before the pandemic, Culture Night was one of the cityโ€™s largest free cultural events, attracting around 100,000 people in 2019. It transformed Belfastโ€™s streets with music, art and performance, making it a key moment in the … Continued

Read more

AVA Announce 2025 Line-Up

AVA Festival returns to Belfast on 30th-31st May 2025, taking over the iconic Titanic Slipways for its 11th edition. As one of Irelandโ€™s leading electronic music and arts festivals, this yearโ€™s event will feature performances from Underworld, Overmono, Ewan McVicar, KI/KI, VTSS and other international and local talent. Irish artists are strongly represented, with performances … Continued

Read more

Stendhal Festival Announce Application Process for Performers

Applications are now open for performers to take part in the 15th anniversary of Stendhal Festival, one of the countryโ€™s most celebrated festivals and a summer institution. Scheduled for its return to Limavady in Co. Derry/Londonderry across 4thโ€“6th July 2025, the festival invites submissions from musicians, comedians, poets, dancers, visual artists and performers of all … Continued

Read more

Line-up For Brilliant Corners 2025 Announced

The line-up for this yearโ€™s Brilliant Corners has been announced, and itโ€™s set to be a must-attend event for any jazz enthusiast. Over the course of eight days, the islandโ€™s premier annual jazz festival will take over The Black Box and other venues across Belfast, a UNESCO City of Music, from 28th February to 8th … Continued

Read more

The Creators Forum at AVA London 2025: Artist Development Opportunity

Emerging musicians and producers across Northern Ireland: The Creators Forum at AVA London 2025 is an unmissable opportunity for artist development. Presented in association with pointblank Music School, this intensive programme offers: AVA, founded in Belfast, has grown into a global force in electronic music culture. This programme reflects its commitment to inspiring and elevating … Continued

Read more

Deadline Extended for Sounds Atypical Music Grant Scheme

The deadline for the Sounds Atypical Music Grant has been extended to Friday, 24 January 2025, at 4.00 pm. This grant, delivered in partnership between the University of Atypical and Belfast City Council, supports d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent musicians in creating accessible music events and activities across Belfast. The funding is available in three tiers: … Continued

Read more

Rory Gallagher Statue Unveiled Outside Ulster Hall

A bronze statue of legendary Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher has been unveiled outside Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall, celebrating his life, music, and lasting influence on the city. The tribute, inspired by a 1972 Melody Maker magazine cover featuring Gallagher onstage at Ulster Hall, was created by Anto Brennan, Jessica Checkley, and David Oโ€™Brien of Bronze … Continued

Read more

Emerge Festival 2025: Fatboy Slim, BICEP and More Announced

Irelandโ€™s premier electronic music festival, Emerge, is set to return to Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast on 23rd and 24th August 2025, promising its most ambitious edition yet. With over 80 artists performing across four stages, the festival will combine cutting-edge sound and visuals to create an immersive experience. Headlining the first wave of … Continued

Read more

The Music Matters Internship Programme: Internship Opportunities in the Belfast Music Industry

Funded by Belfast City Council in association with Workplus, the Music Matters Internship Programme offers a great opportunity for individuals looking to develop their careers in the Belfast music industry. Designed to help nurture the next generation of music professionals, this programme connects talented individuals with some of Belfastโ€™s leading music businesses, providing invaluable work … Continued

Read more