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All the latest news from the Arts Council

Alison McCrudden, Head of Literature and Drama with Belfast actor, James Martin, star of An Irish Goodbye in the Lyric Theatre Belfast.

Funding, Artists

Actor, James Martin & Director, Ross White set their sights on winning an Oscar for An Irish Goodbye

7th March, 2023

Large group of people standing outside smiling at camera with two young musicians are pictured with a violin and a cello.

Funding, Organisations

New opera, ‘Nobody/Somebody’, premieres at the Belfast Children’s Festival

3rd March, 2023

Emma O'Kane, Senior Teacher and Assistant SENCO at Ardnashee School and College holding a yellow tambourine with one of the pupils who will be taking part in Tribe, a new musical project within the school.

Funding, Organisations

Spark Opera awarded funding to develop new musical work with students at Ardnashee

2nd March, 2023

A painting that captures a moment where the subject is relaxed and seemingly unaware of the artist’s gaze.

Leah Davis – Artist of the Month, March 2023

1st March, 2023

Two males and one female using virtual reality headset.

Funding, Artists, Organisations

Rory Friers, Stunt Double Music, Three’s Theatre Company and Yellow Designs share in £95,000 funding

22nd February, 2023

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Glenlough Community Choir performing with Director Anne McCambridge

Funding, Organisations

Tackling loneliness one note at a time

16th February, 2023

Collage of images featuring Robracobra Quartet, Wynona Bleach, Dea Matrona, Brighde Chaimbeul and Lemonade Shoelace who will be performing at SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas

Funding, Artists, Partnerships

35 UK music creators receive support to attend SXSW 2023

14th February, 2023

Production shot from 'Removed' by Prime Cut Productions. Male actor stood in the middle of the stage with his back to the audience.

Award-winning drama reflecting struggles of living in care system to be showcased in Brussels

8th February, 2023

Selection of of picture books, short story collections and young adult novels shortlisted for the 2023 KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards

10 titles shortlisted for 2023 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards

8th February, 2023