Arts

The Lyric Theatre, in partnership with our PR consultancy Harriott Communications, is thrilled to announce they have achieved a CIPRide Gold Award in the category of Arts, Culture or Sport Campaign. Credit Harriott Communications

Lyric Theatre and Harriott Communications win gold in PR awards

NI guitar maker George Lowden receivers honorary degree from Queen's University

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Jennifer Gilmour with Artist Lauren Ciara McCullough and Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Arts and Heritage Manager, Emily Crawford at the launch of the Creative Peninsula 2023 programme

Arts and crafts galore at Creative Peninsula

Three 'curious idols' have been revealed at South Bank, London

Over 8 in 10 adults claim they’re still eager to learn new things

Incredible earth mural appears at a Jurassic Coast quarry

Orchestras from the UK and Canada will unite as the Coronation Orchestra for the coronation of King Charles III

All the new music and performers for King Charles’ coronation ceremony

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

Romesh Ranganathan will perform at the 2023 Latitude Festival

Latitude Festival announces new music names and huge comedy bill

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Pay failing to match soaring inflation in Northern Ireland

The theatre has become too expensive for many parents

Charity survey finds almost half of parents unable to afford theatre

An audience member enjoys Plays Aloud by Commedia of Errors. The theatre company will bring its nostalgia-themed Christmas show to care homes across the province

Commedia of Errors brings nostalgia-filled Christmas show to NI care homes

Cross community cast bring Fiddler on the Roof to the Mac

The Big Jubilee Read celebrates books by authors from across the Commonwealth (photo: Adobe)

The Big Jubilee Read: 70 years' worth of books to inspire you this summer

Co Down designer Andrea Graham creates eco-friendly home furnishings

Co Down interior designer's eco-friendly creations

Belfast folk singer Ciara O'Neill, who has combined being on the front line during the Covid pandemic with her second career as a singer-songwriter

Covid story: NI healthcare worker dressed in PPE by day, playing guitar at night

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Billy Webb with Nadine Coyle in Antrim Castle Gardens.

Nadine Coyle unveils new National Lottery Artwork in Antrim Castle Gardens
Former Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle has unveiled a striking new installation at Antrim Castle Gardens.

The Big Wheel is on its way back to the Enchanted Winter Garden this year

Enchanted Winter Garden back at the Castle

Pictured (L-R): Chris Flynn, centre director at The Junction and Dan Gordon, actor, launch the return of award-winning Christmas panto, Elves Got Talent 2, to The Junction in Antrim. Commencing on Wednesday 15th December, the 45-minute show will run three times daily until Sunday 19th December, with all proceeds from the ticket admission sales going direct to St John Ambulance Antrim, NI Children’s Hospice and Women’s Aid. Admission fee is £9 per adult and £6 per child. For more details and booking information please visit www.thejunctionshopping.com.

Elves Got Talent show is back!

Grand Opera House is back and beautifully better than ever before – from musicals to ballet, panto to drama, which show will you choose?

Ad Feature Tickets on sale now for a variety of incredible shows at the Grand Opera House

Job centre

Belfast employment rises above pre-pandemic levels

Martin Bradley, Chair, Arts & Business NI, Brona Whittaker, Head of Arts, Arts & Business NI, Mary Nagele, Chief Executive, Arts & Business NI, Paul Sweeney, Chair of Northern Ireland Committee, The National Lottery Community Fund, Conor Murphy, Finance Minister and Kate Beggs, Northern Ireland Director, The National Lottery Community Fund

£500,000 Dormant Accounts grant supports positive Blueprint for the Arts

Mary Nagele, CEO of Arts & Business NI with Awards compère Dr Wendy Austin MBE, Martin Bradley MBE, Chair of the A&BNI Board and Lee Cutle, Centre Manager of Forestside, the principal Awards sponsor

Winners, and losers, celebrate the Arts & Business NI Awards 2021

Joanna Sterling, Business Support Manager, JN Wine, Charmaine McBride, Performing Arts Tutor, Helen Coburn, Youth Worker

JN Wine invests in brighter future for young people

Lee Cutler, Centre Manager of Forestside Shopping Centre and Mary Nagele, CEO of Arts & Business NI celebrate the announcement of their new 3-year awards partnership

Forestside is new sponsor of Arts & Business Awards

Donald as the Wazir of Police in a 1997 production of Kismet. Such was Donald's dedication to the role that he shaved his head for the part!

Donald Hill on Sound of Music, the Sistine Chapel and singing

Pictured at 'Deep Love' by ADW at Dunbar Street, Belfast L-R Colm G Doran, Anna Lecky, Adele Gribbon Photography by Simon Hutchinson

Two tales of Belfast city’s homeless

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Liam Neeson in The Rise and Fall of Barney Kerrigan 1977. Courtesy of Lyric Theatre

VIDEO: Liam Neeson appeals to the Executive to help the arts sector in Northern ...

Belfast Operatic look to the future with plans for new shows

Principal cast members of Shrek manage to get in a socially distanced rehearsal

Heartbreak for Portrush Music Society as Shrek musical postponed

Minister Caral N Chuiln

‘As Minister I am a champion of  universal access to the arts’

Whiteabbey artist Robyn Haslett has an upcoming solo art exhibition in the John Luke Gallery, Cityside Retail Centre, Belfast.

Exhibition explores ‘masking’ mental health issues

Lyric Theatre is sharing some Good Vibrations

Mother’s Day may be a little different this year, with the government urging people to implement social distancing and avoid bars and restaurants (Photo: Shutterstock)

12 indoor ideas for Mother’s Day 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak

Here are some ways to keep your kids happy and busy at home during school closur...

Theatre group brings rail safety message to Ulster’s schools

Theatre group brings rail safety message to Ulster’s schools

Time Travellers take to the stage