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With just over a week to go until the Illuminate Festival, the final elements of this unique visual celebration are all coming together, as the creative team behind the concept go into overdrive to deliver something spectacular for Derry and Strabane.

Kevin Magee speaks with Kevin Callaghan

Annika Cassidy, Diarmuid Donohoe and Kamila Dydyna whose short films are (20-25 July). The Wake (Annika Cassidy) Three young brothers attempt to navigate their grandmother’s wake when a bitter rivalry breaks out over who will get to say the prayers of the faithful at the funeral mass. Signal (Diarmuid Donohoe) Two young boys set out to build a machine that can speak to the energy that created the universe. During a fight they accidentally break the machine and reveal the tragic story that...

Arts Q&A: The Arts Councils Joanne Wright on Ryan Vail, Joshua Burnside and Whiplash memories Jenny Lee puts performers and artists on the spot about what really matters to them. This week, musician and music development officer Joanne Wright Joanne Wright, music development officer at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland 28 April, 2021 01:00 Joanne is the founder of Safe in Sound (Safeinsound.org) 1. When did you think about a career in the arts and what were y...

Belfast gig venues that are no longer with us Lee Campbell remembers seven important places that are longer with us with help from industry figures and musicians Updated ASIWYFA at the Mandela Hall, Belfast (Image: Graham Smith) Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information w...

Many are struggling to pay rent: NI music figures look at lockdown one year on Almost 12 months on since the first lockdown, we take a look at a turbulent year for the local music industry Updated Joshua Burnside performing at the Empire Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes...

Shawn Price February 5, 2021 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – An impressive Razorback debut in the 60m hurdles by Phillip Lemonious resulted in a victory with a time of 7.79 seconds, which is equal to the fifth fastest time in Arkansas history. Three additional Hog wins among solid performances in the Randal Tyson Track Center produced a team victory at the Arkansas Qualifier on Friday. “Phillip was finally able to go out there and in his first race, even wit...

Special online concerts being hosted by Derrys Nerve Centre Gigs organised in response to absence of live music during the lockdown Ryan Vail (left) and Eoin O’Callaghan will be taking part in the concerts. Reporter: );  ); Local musicians are to take part in special online concerts in partnership with the Nerve Centre in Derry. PORTS and Borders - Ryan Vail and Elma Orkestra are the acts taking part in the upcoming concerts, which are being supported by the Arts Council of Northern Irelan...

EARAGAIL Arts Festival is looking forward to welcoming artists and audiences from across the globe back to Donegal throughout July. The dates of the 33rd festival have been confirmed, 4th to 25th July, as organisers continue to finalise a programme that will connect artists, audiences and the community in Donegal to the rest of the world. Paul Brown, CEO & Artistic Director, Earagail Arts Festival said there is lots of good news in-store for the arts community in 2021. Advertisement   “We’...

Christmas gift guide to help support NI artists this festive season Here is a selection of arts-inspired gifts from local artists to treat someone this festive season Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe...