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West Belfast youth theatre company to perform in London thanks to prestigious National Theatre Programme

25th June, 2025

A group of young people in black t-shirts smiling at the camera.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Arts Council releases findings from Client Satisfaction Survey

24th June, 2025

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Department for Communities announces £750,000 for musical instruments scheme

19th June, 2025

Pictured in front of the steps inside Stormont Buildings a large group of musicans gather, along with the Communities Minister and representatives from the Arts Council

General, Organisations, Partnerships

The Ulster Orchestra celebrates its flagship education project, Crescendo, with large-scale event in the Ulster Hall

12th June, 2025

The group standing inside the Ulster Hall smiling at the camera with the Ulster Orchestra and young people on the stage in the background.

General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Positive impact of creative arts on mental health under discussion at The MAC

6th June, 2025

The group is pictured inside The MAC. A colourful rainbow sculpture can be seen behind. One of the musicians holds a guitar.

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General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Funding applications open for new mental health and arts programme

21st May, 2025

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Funding, Organisations

National Lottery Project Funding Available for Arts Groups

8th May, 2025

Two musicians performing and two people reading the festival programme.

General, Organisations

There’ll be Murder and Mayhem as new show set to open at the MAC

3rd April, 2025

Two actors, dressed in long trench coats and jackets sit on top and in front of a piano. They are joined by two others, with costume props including a fireman's hat and feathered mask

Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Diverse communities come together for a sonic celebration of culture, race and belonging with Dumbworld and Ulster Orchestra

2nd April, 2025