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The Wrinkly Rappers Showcase Two Original Songs at Newington Day Centre

22nd August, 2022

Group of females in a recording studio wearing music headphones.

General, Organisations

Camerata Ireland presents the 2022 Clandeboye Festival from 20-27 August

11th August, 2022

Graphic with a cream background and an icon of the tower from the Clandeboye estate in Bangor and logos of funding partners, Camerata Ireland, Grand Opera House, Randox, Belfast Telegraph and Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Graphic has the text: Renaissance & Renewal, Clandeboye Festival, 20th – 27th August 2022. Tickets at www.goh.co.uk

General, Artists

Young musicians encouraged to join Jazz Juniors improvisation workshops

9th August, 2022

Young Jazz singer performing holding microphone with a jazz drummer and pianist in the background.

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Belfast International Arts Festival reveals 60th Autumn Programme

9th August, 2022

Female singer wearing a black dress, black hat and a black feather boa.

General, Organisations

EastSide Arts Festival Celebrates its 10th Birthday!

9th August, 2022

Karly Greene, Director of Strategic Development and Partnerships at the Arts Council with Gilly Campbell, Director of Arts Development at the Arts Council and members of the EastSide Arts Team with balloons, bunting and a metal sculpture of Aslan from the Chronicles of Narnia in the background.

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Young podcasters from GSCA visit BBC Radio Ulster to chat about their mental health podcast

3rd August, 2022

Spill the Tae creators, Caislin Conway, Hannah Curran, Rian Temple with BBC Radio Ulster presenter, Marie-Louise Muir, at the BBC Radio Foyle studio.

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Carnival of Colours hits the city!

29th July, 2022

Group of street performers outside the Guildhall in Derry-Londonderry with three females holding the programme for the 2022 Carnival of Colours.

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Five finalists and a new Vice Patron announced for NI Opera’s 12th Glenarm Festival of Voice

19th July, 2022

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Arts Council of Northern Ireland presents to the House of Commons Select Committee

8th July, 2022

Male in blue shirt using virtual reality headset.