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Breaking Into (Live) Music
Breaking Into Music is a Creative Industries Day curated by the Oh Yeah Music Centre as part of the annual Sound of Belfast Festival in November. It is designed to empower Northern Ireland’s youth by unlocking the career potential of the arts (with focus on music) in an engaging and interactive setting.
Book Launch: Bap Kennedy - All the Dreams of a Boy with author Brenda Kennedy & Ralph McLean
To mark 10 years since Bap Kennedy’s passing, his wife Brenda Kennedy launches his biography, Bap Kennedy: All the Dreams of a Boy.
One of Ireland’s most respected songwriters, Bap led a fascinating, colourful life and left an extraordinary musical legacy. Yet he was, in the words of The Irish Times, “a musician’s musician who never achieved the success his talent deserved.”
PRS Members' Day at Sound of Belfast
Want to understand how to make money from your music, build your network and explore funding that could support your next step?
Start Together Studio & Sound Of Belfast present "Breaking The Ice with Social Media" with Matt Bacon
A masterclass in social media presence for new artists by Matt Bacon of Dropout Media.
You’ll know Matt as "Bacons.bits" from your feed, where he talks music and band advice, and shares social media & marketing skills. Often found conducting with his cigar, he’s been helping new and established artists from across the world to find and expand their audiences, one post at a time.
Join us for a special talk on the insight into his approaches and outlook followed by a Q&A with Matt and Rocky O'Reilly from Start Together Studio.
Q&A with Andrew Gower (Gustaffson) and John Corr (Global Motion)
Join Gustaffson lead singer Andrew Gower and music tour industry expert John Corr (Global Motion) for a free Q&A at 11am on Saturday 17th October. Andrew & John will be talking about their unique experiences of touring from both sides of the profession. They will answer questions about the realities of the music industry in 2026 for artists, technicians, and touring crew.
Future Sounds Belfast: Oh Yeah Music Summer School
Are you a young musician aged 13-17? If you can play a piece of music with confidence and ease and are looking to develop your skills, confidence, ensemble, band and group work, this is an opportunity for you!
Volume Control Enhanced presents: Music Journalism Workshop
As part of Belfast Learning Festival 2026, Volume Control Enhanced brings you a creative workshop which aims to explore the world of music journalism and digital content creation, led by successful NI creative Dylan Murphy. This workshop is designed to suit all levels of experience and will offer the opportunity to network with other attendees and chat to Dylan 1-1.
Volume Control Enhanced presents: Music Photography Workshop
As part of Belfast Learning Festival 2026, Volume Control Enhanced brings you a creative workshop which aims to explore the world of music photography and videography, led by successful NI creative Ciara McMullan. This workshop is designed to suit all levels of experience and will offer the opportunity to network with other attendees and chat to Ciara 1-1.
Útóipe Cheilteach / Celtic Utopia
What do we do with the violent history we’ve inherited? Do we accept a repressive culture as is, or do we reshape it in our own image? In a world where oppression, occupation and war have become ambient, Útóipe Cheilteach plays at a different frequency, where hope is possible and a brighter future may be realised.
Gealtra
Following his Berlinale-winning debut feature Christy, Brendan Canty returns with Gealtra. Centred on The Kabin Studio, a youth-led creative space on Cork’s northside, the film follows teenagers exploring identity, community and the Irish language through songwriting and poetry.
Anatomy of an Audio Doc
Docs Ireland is delighted to centre the art of audio-making as a focal point of our industry programme for 2026. Audio can provide a dynamic medium for projecting reality and cogent non-fiction narratives, with endless possibilities for creative expression and telling compelling stories via aural interpretation.
Ash Live & In Conversation Celebrating 30 Years of 1977
One night only! Join us for a truly special evening on 6th May 2026 as we celebrate 30 years (to the day) since the release of Ash’s 1977.
Inflammable Material: Book Launch
To celebrate the book release of Inflammable Material by Kevin Dunn, the Oh Yeah! Centre will be hosting a panel discussion and Q&A session about Belfast punk during The Troubles.
Imagine Fest: A Father’s Heart: The Story Behind Dáithi’s Law
A conversation on how one dad’s journey to change the law inspired a nation – in conversation with Máirtín Mac Gabhann and Jayne McCormack.
Imagine Fest: You Killed God!
Afghan rap star and human rights activist Sonita Alizadeh leads a compelling discussion on the intersection of religious power, political extremism and the systemic oppression of women.
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