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Go Succeed Ensures Sweet Sound Of Success For Omagh Music Academy

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A Tyrone music tuition school is composing plans for expansion after receiving assistance from the government-backed Go Succeed business enterprise programme. Omagh Music Academy already caters for more than 180 students but has plans to grow that number yet further. Founder and Director Claire Bowes said mentorship received through Go Succeed has given her the […]

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Portaferry’s Brand New Heritage Fest

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Organisations across Portaferry have come together under the banner of Portaferry Community Collective to launch a brand new festival celebrating the abundance of built, cultural and natural heritage in and around Portaferry. The inaugural ‘Portaferry Heritage Fest’ will take place Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September and it is jam-packed with activities and events for

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Belfast Is The Seventh-Best UK Area For Late-Night Workers, According To New Study

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A new study has revealed the best UK areas for late-night workers, with Westminster topping the list. Experts at QR Code Generator calculated the percentage of libraries and cafes open past 5pm in each UK area. The locations with the highest percentages then determined the final ranking. The study found that Westminster is the best

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Performing Arts Students Creating Sweetest Summer Youth Project Of The Year

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Rehearsals for Belfast School of Performing Arts summer youth project are in full swing, and after the huge success of the junior project, Little Mermaid Jnr, which gained standing ovations from audiences in July, hopes are high for the senior students who are excited to be performing the Northern Ireland Premiere of the much loved

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Translink Advises Passengers To Pre-book Their Travel For Music Specials At Boucher Road This Summer

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With a series of summer music events planned for Belfast during August, Translink is calling on attendees to plan ahead and pre-book their travel. Key concerts being highlighted by the public transport company are the Belfast Vital Music events with Liam Gallagher (16 August), Noah Kahan (17 August) and Emerge Festival (24th and 25th August)

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Hollywood Bowl Group Strikes A Deal With Lotus Property

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£9m redevelopment for The Boulevard kickstarted by bowling tenant deal. One of the UK’s fastest growing leisure operators, Hollywood Bowl Group, is headed for its second location in Northern Ireland as part of a £9m redevelopment of designer outlet, The Boulevard. Landlord Lotus Property submitted a notice for full planning permission for a 23,000sq ft

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Good News For Bauer Media NI As Cool FM Storms To The Top Of Radio Ratings On All Counts

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Cool FM revealed that the station has swept the board to reach No.1 in Northern Ireland on all counts. For almost two years Cool FM has been outperforming its nearest rival (BBC Radio Ulster) in audience terms but for the first time ever Cool has also overtaken the broadcaster for the total length of time

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Joe McElderry Returns To Belfast’s Grand Opera House In Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are delighted to announce that South Shields-born X Factor winner, Joe McElderry, will next year return to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where he is set to perform at The Grand Opera House from 18 to 23 February 2025. Tickets are on sale now and can be

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Belfast Restaurant Week To Return This October With A Fresh Flavour To Support City Centre’s Hospitality Scene

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Belfast Restaurant Week, led by Belfast City’s three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) – Belfast One, Destination CQ, and Linen Quarter BID, has announced it will return for 2024 from the 7th to the 13th October. Food establishments across the city are being encouraged to register to participate in the acclaimed event, now in its fifth

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Action Cancer Announces Lisa McGee As Patron

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Derry Girls Creator and Writer comes on board as Patron of the charity’s Breast Screening Service Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading, local cancer charity is absolutely delighted to announce that 43-year-old Irish Playwright and Screenwriter Lisa McGee has become Patron of Action Cancer’s breast screening service for women aged 40-49 and 70+. Breast cancer is

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Iconic Belfast Dock To Be Flooded With Light And Sound In Spectacular Outdoor Theatre Show

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Thompson Dock, known as the birthplace of Titanic, is getting ready to become awash with light and sound as immersive outdoor theatre show “Shadowdock” puts the city’s maritime heritage in the spotlight. Showgoers will embark on an audio-visual journey, exploring the history of where Belfast began, and choosing what part they can play in its

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Get Ready To Go The Extra Mile This August With Over 40 Late Night Experiences

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Belfast’s Maritime Mile is excited to announce the launch of its after-hours initiative, ‘Late Nights on the Maritime Mile’. This initiative is an invitation to locals and visitors to enjoy evenings on Belfast’s heritage waterfront through immersive experiences curated by our destination partners. On launching the Late Nights on the Maritime Mile, Maeve Moreland, Destination Manager

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Full Cast Announced For An Inspector Calls Playing At The Grand Opera House In October

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PW Productions is delighted to announce the full cast for Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s AN INSPECTOR CALLS, playing at the Grand Opera House from Tuesday 15 October until Saturday 19 October 2024 as part of a UK tour. www.aninspectorcalls.com Tim Treloar will play ‘Inspector Goole’, alongside Jackie Morrison as

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Cast & Creative Team Announced For Grand Opera House’s The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

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Belfast’s Grand Opera House has announced the cast and creative team for its high-flying 2024 pantomime, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan. Guaranteed to be a Christmas treat for all ages, Northern Ireland’s biggest pantomime has already sold a record number of 50,000 tickets. Audiences can expect a swashbuckling trip to Neverland like never before with

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WATCH: James Nesbitt Has Teenage Kicks In Fermanagh

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James Nesbitt delighted guests at a Fermanagh hotel at the weekend when he jumped on stage for an impromptu gig. The Coleraine actor had anything but cold feet as he blasted out his version of Teenage Kicks with local trio, The Davy K Project. Guests at the plush four-star Knockninny Country House and Marina cheered

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Jordan Kawaguchi Joins Giants For 2024/25 Season

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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the signing of 27-year-old forward Jordan Kawaguchi for the 2024/25 season. From Abbotsford in British Columbia, Canada-born Kawaguchi joins the Giants following two seasons in the ECHL with the Idaho Steelheads, recording an impressive 83 total points in 87 appearances between 2022 and 2024. Before making

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Join The Viking ‘Invasion’ And Sign Up For River Lagan Boat Race In Aid Of NSPCC NI

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Could you be a Viking for a day and raise vital funds to help protect children and young people from abuse? NSPCC Northern Ireland has issued a ‘call to oars’ to businesses, families and individuals to form teams of 10 people and sign-up for the 2024 Viking Boat Race which will take place at Cutters

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Grand Opera House Belfast

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The much-loved family favourite, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, has taken the stage at the Grand Opera House in Belfast, and it’s a delightful experience for all ages. With a star-studded cast including Adam Garcia  (Wicked, Kiss Me Kate, Coyote Ugly) as Caractacus Potts,  Liam Fox  (Emmerdale) as Grandpa Potts and Charlie Brooks (The Ocean at the End

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Irish Rock Band Black Dog Moon Announce NI Tour After Eponymous Debut Album Release

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Black Dog Moon introduced their music to the world through their self-titled album released on June 28 2024 and have now announced seven upcoming dates across Northern Ireland. Starting on Saturday August 3, the 5-piece band will be visiting Newcastle, Annacloy, Lisburn, Killyleagh, Cookstown, Ahoghill and Comber on their nationwide tour. Led by frontman Conal

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‘TIME FLIES’ As Minnows Debut Album ‘Holyland’ Gets Long-Awaited Digital Release

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One of Northern Ireland’s most iconic singles of the ‘90s, ‘Time Flies’ by Belfast band The Minnows, will soon be available to stream or download for the first time as the band give their debut album ‘Holyland’ a long overdue digital release on July 29. ‘Time Flies’ was released on vinyl and cassette by The Minnows (then known as tiBeriuS’ minnoWs) as their

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Peter Corry MBE To Headline Six Mile Festival With Spectacular Live Show At Antrim Castle Gardens

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The renowned performer, Peter Corry MBE, is set to bring his highly anticipated live show, Peter Corry in Concert, to the picturesque Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 3 August, as part of the Six Mile Festival weekend. Peter Corry in Concert promises an evening of musical excellence, featuring an eclectic mix of songs that span Peter Corry’s illustrious

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Belfast Based GM Marketing Named Official Irish Distributor of MOTH The Most Delicious Cocktails In A Can

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This summer, the people of Ireland can ‘take MOTH with you’ as the UK’s #1 premium canned cocktail brand*, distributed by Belfast based GM Marketing, is now available in Tesco stores across the Republic of Ireland. From impromptu parties in the park to the festival front row, MOTH’s cocktails are full strength and perfectly packable,

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Summer Fun Returns To Antrim: Six Mile Festival From 2-4 August!

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Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Six Mile Festival brings a wave of excitement to Antrim from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August! Sponsored by The Junction Retail and Leisure Park, this three-day event promises an array of activities for all ages, from music and entertainment to family-friendly fun. Antrim Live kicks of the festivities at Antrim Castle Garden

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Orangefest Celebrations Set For July 12 At Belfast City Hall

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A whole host of family fun activities is planned to take place at Belfast’s City Hall in conjunction with the annual parades to commemorate The Twelfth. Created to complement the July 12 parades, Orangefest 2024 will take place from 10am-4pm at both Belfast City Hall and surrounding areas in Royal Avenue. Established in 2007, Orangefest

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Elton John’s Personal Chef To Head Up New Belfast Venue’s Food Offering

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As Belfast’s newest luxury complex, Amelia Hall, nears completion, the city is set to welcome a taste of celebrity with its high-profile culinary recruit. Tony Liddel, who for decades was a personal chef to stars like Elton John and the Rolling Stones, will be at the helm of the food offering at this new prestigious

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Review: Come From Away at the Grand Opera House Belfast

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Attending the opening night of “Come From Away” at the Grand Opera House in Belfast was an experience that surpassed all expectations. I walked into the theatre with a vague familiarity of the song “Me and The Sky,” which poignantly tells the story of Beverley Bass, the first female commercial captain for American Airlines. Given

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Cinemagic Young Film Programmers’ Summer Scheme Launches for 2024

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Cinemagic has launched its annual call for young film enthusiasts to take on the role of ‘film consultants’ this July, to participate in workshops and film screenings to help programme a series of films for the annual Cinemagic Festival that takes place in October 2024, supported by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen.

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Young Stars Set To Light Up The Stage In Sunset Boulevard

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The Grand Opera House Trust’s Summer Youth Production returns on Thursday 18 July with an unmissable production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning masterpiece, Sunset Boulevard. One of the most powerful and memorable musicals, Sunset Boulevard marks the thirteenth Summer Youth Production by the Grand Opera House, and there’s just one month to go until a cast of seventy

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Get Ready For A Summer Of Vibe As Vibe By Jet2holidays Couples Up With Love Island Again

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Ahead of Love Island returning to screens on 3rd June on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV and STV Player, VIBE by Jet2holidays announced that it will once again be coupling up with the show as brand partner. Following the incredible success of last year, VIBE by Jet2holidays will be the designated official travel partner of Love

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London’s First Ever Euro2024 Screenings With Latest ‘Smell-O-Vision’ Technology Pumping Smell Of Cut Grass Into Crowds

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A major London music venue has taken Euros screenings to the next level with state of the art freshly cut grass fragrances pumped into the crowds. The Fanzone 4D is the latest technology to showcase this summer’s European Championship finals to those who can’t make the journey to Germany. The untold thrills, spills and chills

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Snow Patrol Announce New Album And Belfast Arena Show

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SNOW PATROL have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the Northern Irish band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is set for release on September 13th via Polydor Records. It is produced by Fraser T Smith (Adele/Dave/Stormzy) and the band. Now comprising the trio of Gary

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Belfast Photo Festival Marks Milestone 10th Edition With Broken Spectre Premiere

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Belfast Photo Festival, Northern Ireland’s leading visual arts festival, has revealed the full programme for its landmark 10th anniversary edition, animating public spaces and the city’s built heritage with exhibitions from a host of international visual artists, including the island of Ireland premiere of Broken Spectre by Richard Mosse. This year’s festival, supported by the

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Grand Opera House Raises Curtain For Grand Family Festival

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Belfast’s Grand Opera House has launched its Grand Family Festival in partnership with Phoenix Energy, which will run from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August 2024. Tickets are now on sale for the fun-filled festival, which will see the Theatre open its doors for a week-long celebration of theatre and the arts with 25 unmissable

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Top 10 UK Game Shows Of All Time, Revealed

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Gladiators has been revealed as the UK’s most popular game show, according to new data. New research carried out by online casino site, Playcasino.com, analysed Google Keyword Planner data to determine which TV game shows are the most popular in the UK. A list of game shows from the earliest released to most recent was devised using

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Cinemagic Los Angeles Set to Inspire and Celebrate Young Talent.

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The award-winning Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People announce Belfast City Airport, NI Connections and NI Bureau as sponsors of the annual Cinemagic Los Angeles Showcase being held on 28th June at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica. 500 invited guests from the world of film, TV, entertainment and business will

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Titanic Belfast Hits A High Note With Cappella Caeciliana Partnership

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TITANIC Belfast has launched a unique event that is set to take guests on a journey of emigration and exploration through an eclectic and exciting mix of choral music in partnership with Cappella Caeciliana.  Some Distant Shore, on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June, will give people the opportunity to experience three of Titanic Belfast’s

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