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A group of people from the workshop standing with National Lottery crossed fingers. An image of Seamus Heaney is in the background.

Funding, Organisations

Seamus Heaney HomePlace hosts Mid-Ulster writing workshop helping communities combat rural isolation

28th February, 2024

A group of young people perform in costume on stage, behind them colourful ribbons hang down, the stage is lit with twinkling lights behind

Funding, Organisations

Funding boost for Omagh drama group will benefit young people’s mental health

27th February, 2024

Three people smiling and holding a sign for the Imagine! Belfast Festival 2024.

Organisations

Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics celebrates 10 year anniversary with over 130 events this March

23rd February, 2024

People wearing black with dark, sinister makeup surrounding a lady with red hair in a white dress and red bow also with sinister makeup.

Organisations

Northern Ireland Opera lead the way in developing the next generation of operatic talent in NI

22nd February, 2024

What's on in the Arts

22nd February, 2024

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The MAC and Brink! awarded Cultural Bridge funding for UK-Germany arts projects

22nd February, 2024

Group of four people pictured smiling outside the Black Box in Belfast holding virtual reality headsets and controllers.

Organisations

Full Lineup Revealed For Belfast XR Festival With Top Extended Reality Experiences On The Bill

21st February, 2024

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General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

County Down story of family treachery and whiskey set to be staged in Brussels

20th February, 2024

Glenlough Community Choir performing with Director Anne McCambridge

Organisations

Boost your mood with a song! The Pick Me Up Choir is calling for singers of all abilities to get involved!

15th February, 2024