13th Sep 2011 ⁄ The biggest ever gathering of Belfasts writers has been held in the city centre, to mark the official launch of a series of new initiatives to highlight the citys rich literary heritage and vibrant contemporary scene...
26th Aug 2011 ⁄ The biggest ever gathering of Belfasts writers will mark the official launch of a series of new initiatives to highlight the citys rich literary heritage and vibrant contemporary scene.
On Tuesday 6 September, Belfast City Council and its various partners will officially launch Literary Belfast, with a gala evening at the Ulster Hall, featu...
26th Aug 2011 ⁄ The creative industry in Belfast is to benefit from the council's latest targeted business development initiatives. The 'Creative Entrepreneurs Club' (CEC) which is funded by the council will bring together those who work in the Film, Television, Digital Media, Music and Design sectors to network, pitch new ideas, listen to inspiring speakers as we...
18th Aug 2011 ⁄ The creative industry in Belfast is to benefit from the councils latest targeted business development initiatives. The ‘Creative Entrepreneurs Club (CEC) which is funded by the council will bring together those who work in the Film, Television, Digital Media, Music and Design sectors to network, pitch new ideas, listen to inspiring speakers as ...
12th Aug 2011 ⁄ Shimmering saris, fabulous food, and inspiring music and dance are just a few of the sights and sounds to expect from the fifth annual Belfast Mela – Northern Ireland’s largest multi-cultural festival....
26th Jul 2011 ⁄ The first of 400 patterned banners were unfurled at East Bridge Street and will now be rolled out at 262 sites across the city. Featuring 12 themed patterns, the eye-catching banners aim to provide a sense of welcome as well as making Belfast`s streets more colourful and attractive...
21st Jul 2011 ⁄ Belfast Waterfront and The Ulster Hall have become the first venues in Belfast to be awarded Arts and Disability Equality Charter status at the inaugural Arts and Disability Equality Awards. The Arts and Disability Equality Charter is a measure of good practice and high standards with regard to disability equality throughout the organisation...
11th Jul 2011 ⁄ One of the world's most magical fairytales is set to enchant Belfast city centre. On Wednesday 13 July, the Royal Opera House will broadcast its production of Cinderella – or Cendrillon – via the Live Site in the grounds of the City Hall.
Starring American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato in the title role, the opera, based on the original stor...
7th Jul 2011 ⁄ Belfast will come alive to the swirl of pipes for the second year in a row as it hosts more than 100 bands competing at the European Pipe Band Championships at Stormont later this month.
The hotly fought competition, which takes place at the Stormont estate on Saturday 30 July, attracts pipe bands from all over the continent and proved a major ...
7th Jul 2011 ⁄ Festival organisers in Belfast and Londonderry have been comparing notes and sharing best practice ahead of their tenture as UK City of Culture. Members of the Belfast City Council-backed Festivals Forum travelled to the Maiden City last week to meet their counterparts from the Derry/Londonderry City of Culture team, and other event organisers in t...
6th Jul 2011 ⁄ Giant Events Company, organiser of Land of Giants, the largest arts event ever seen in Northern Ireland, is on the look out for more than 500 creative cast and crew. An epic, ambitious event, Land of Giants is scheduled to take place on Belfast`s Titanic Slipways on 30 June 2012...
6th Jul 2011 ⁄ A number of schoolchildren from Belfast are on their way to becoming budding business leaders after taking part in an enterprise initiative, supported by Belfast City Council. The primary school pupils have completed the Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Primary Programme...
22nd Feb 2012 ⁄ West Midlands ⁄ A Birmingham design agency’s newest recruit has big plans for the company. Barques Design, based in the Jewellery Quarter, has appointed Kathryn Small as business development manager...
