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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!
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.
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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