Featured Events in Belfast in May, 2025 (July Updated)

Front and Centre: Women of the North's Playwriting Symposium At a time of increasing challenges for the arts in Northern Ireland—where funding is shrinking, and a clear arts policy remains absent—female-identifying and non-binary playwrights, particularly those from working-class backgrounds, face even greater barriers. Despite the undeniable talent emerging from this region, including playwrights like Stacey Gregg and Lisa McGee, the lack of main stage productions for their work is striking. This symposium is a call to action. Focusing on playwriting as both craft and career, it will open up vital conversations, explore constructive strategies, and showcase fresh talent. Expect a dynamic mix of staged readings, works in progress, and critical discussions—bringing together emerging playwrights, academics, and industry professionals. Join us for an inspiring day of creative exploration, thought-provoking panels, and open conversation. Whether you're a writer, artist, academic, or theatre enthusiast, your voice is welcome. This event is led by playwright and theatre-maker Karis Kelly in collaboration with the Drama Department at QUB. Register here for the programme of panels and talks. The overview of the schedule is as follows: Friday 23rd May, 1pm-6pm Sarturday 24th May, 11am-2.15pm Sunday 25th May, 11am-5.30pm Refreshments included throughout each day. Please note that tickets for panels and talks are free; you will need to book separately to attend the staged readings and scratch performances for which there is a small charge. 📩 For more information, contact frontandcentreni@gmail.com We are grateful to Belfast City Council and to Queen’s University Belfast for their support for this event. Information Source: School of Arts, English and Languages | eventbrite

Welcome to Sculpt & Sip ! Join us at The Botanic Inn for some well deserved self care with a crafternoon of creativity and relaxation. Unleash your inner artist as you sculpt your very own masterpiece while enjoying a refreshing drink. No experience necessary. Grab your friends and make it a day to remember! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unwind and get creative. See you there! Information Source: eventbrite

TRIFLED - A raw remount by Caitlin Magnall-Kearns After a highly successful, sell-out production at Dublin Theatre Festival last year we are delighted to present this script in hand, semi-staged performance of TRIFLED - directed by the writer. Jen is a bolshy young Northern Irish woman who is housebound with agoraphobia and trying to make the best of a sticky situation. Her days revolve around watching daytime TV and filming niche pornographic content for her profile on OnlyFans, until one day when a heartbroken English university lecturer lands on her doorstep. Based, in part, off the writers experience living with agoraphobia TRIFLED charts their blossoming friendship, in this brutally honest, darkly comedic two-hander about sex work, mental illness and custard. Bawdy, line-crossing, occasionally moving and always fun. - The Irish Times Audience Advisory/Trigger Warnings Contains strong language and references to sex and mental illness. Front & Centre are delighted to be able to showcase these studio shows by women and non-binary writers from Northern Ireland. Both pieces have enjoyed major successes at festivals in the UK and Ireland and as far afield as Australia. They’re examples of the excellence of craft emerging from the region. In presenting these works, we hope that arts institutes and buildings will engage and give the work much deserved, longer runs here in the North. However - a note on the trap of studio shows! Keeping women on small studio stages, not allowing them to graduate to main stages, seriously damages their career and earning power. It pushes them out of the industry as they can’t earn a living viably. This is particularly pronounced for working class writers. Longterm, we’d like to use our platform to propel these artists from studio shows to mainstages. Please note: Presale will end on the event day at 3pm. From that point onwards, tickets will only be available on the door, paying by card. This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. For other studio shows at the Symposium: The Daughters of Róisín by Aoibh Johnson Photo by Al Craig from original production at The New Theatre. Audience react to the original production at The New Theatre. Caitlin Magnall-Kearns is an award-winning writer from Belfast with a passion for telling unheard and underrepresented stories about fatness, queerness and disability with warmth, humour and wit. Following on from making it to the top 1% of applicants in 2023, she was selected last year from over 1300 people to be a part of the BBC’s Comedy Collective 2024 and was also a member of BBC Belfast Voices 2024. Her radio drama Safe Space produced by FABEL for Radio 4 aired in January 2025, and was a pick of the week in The Observer, The Sunday Times, The Mail on Sunday and the Radio Times. She is currently developing a sitcom with Hat Trick Productions, along with several other projects across stage, screen and radio. She is represented by Kate Haldane Management. Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

We all experience grief and we all experience it in different ways. Sometimes it is so hard to explain and to understand for ourselves and then explaining to others is so tricky. It can be so overwhelming and confusing. This workshop is a time to come together for an afternoon to look at the words that capture and express your feelings . In a gentle kind supportive space ,as a small group thorugh the written word and our stories we shall explore grief, love and loss and all that happens on the way. It is a guided workshop for anyone who has experienced loss, all you need to bring is yourself and your thoughts, maybe a notebook and maybe your favourite pen . Through gentle guided steps we shall wriite and talk together. it is a place to be heard a soft landing in a world that can feel upside down. A little about me : I was born and raised in rural somerset England . A person who sought wild spaces. At the age of 16 I wanted to work with people who were at the end of life or whose lives were affected by loss . Steps later after a btec in social care . A degree in drama . A year volunteering in India . Some amazing other adventures including a story telling festival in Slovenia. A Community project in Egypt . I trained as a drama therapist, i worked in prison using theatre . Life moved from London to Bristol. Setting up a project for children whose parents mis-used substances. The world changed again and I found myself in Belfast. Setting up an award winning project for children whose parents had cancer within a large cancer charity. Winning women of the year, family service of the year and speaking at conferences in Italy - Dublin . Completing a tedx talk writing papers with university of Ulster . And all the time climbing mountains paddling great rivers seeking wild spaces and being mum and along the way experinced some heart breaking loss. Qualifying as a funeral celebrant in 2017 . Taking the leep into being a consultant and running my own practice . Taking life in all its beauty and ugliness too,and supporting others through creativity to tell their story find that vulnerability and to create connection. Any question please do get in touch if you have anuy questions at all. funeralcelebrant.rachelni Information Source: Rachel Smith | eventbrite

Be there at the beginning... Join us for an evening of bold storytelling and fresh takes! This is your chance to witness the seeds of new ideas from some of Northern Ireland's most exciting and innovative female and non-binary playwrights. Playwrights learn and advance their craft in communion with audiences - so your support and feedback is a vital part of this exchange. Line-up includes: Wee Poke by Íde Simpson It's the first day of summer in East Belfast, so, Andy's digging a hole. Tom's watching him dig. They might get a wee poke to cool them down. Might not. Andy might keep digging. Tom might keep watching him dig. Maybe, maybe not. Íde Simpson most recently co-wrote and produced, Cailíní, which premiered at the Samuel Beckett Theatre, and thereafter moved to the Lyric Theatre in Belfast. In 2023, she developed her play, Listen! The Adults are Talking with the support of the British Council, and the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, as part of the ‘Words Without Borders’ scheme, which was subsequently performed in Mumbai. She was one of the '21 artists for the 21st century' in 2021, with her play 'The Lands. She a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, and is currently an MFA Playwriting student at The Lir. Fungi Fuck/Focáil na bhfungas by Aoife de Bhál An exploration of queer joy, the Irish language and climate grief through the entangled world of fungi. A bilingual solo performance in Irish and English. Aoife de Bhál is a forager, folklorist and Gaeilgeoir from Béal Feirste. This is their first solo theatre piece. Anna and the Prick… I Think by Denise McCready. Anna had a comfortable life until she turned 50. Two sons have come out within weeks of each other, the menopause has hit badly, and don’t get her started on that man…what a prick. Denise McCready is a Poet and Playwright from Belfast. She was part of The Lyric Theatre Belfast First stage over 50’s playwrights group in 2022, while there she developed a 10 minute play called Anna and the Prick, which is now being developed into her debut play, “Anna and the Prick..I Think. Wretch by Clare Duffy and Grace Kully Wretch is a play about stalking and harassment and the aftershocks that so often come with seeking freedom, but are rarely talked about. Wretch is our call-to-action, our wake up call, and our supportive hug to other victims. This play exposes what harassment can look like in all its subtle forms, how the justice system so often fails survivors, and why support is a necessity for years after. When we say that this is important, we aren’t asking you to believe us. We are telling you. Clare Duffy is an Irish writer and performer across stage and screen. She has most recently been commissioned by BBC Radio 4. She holds an MA from the Seamus Heaney Centre and Queens University Belfast. Grace Kully) is a rare disease advocate. She moved to Belfast from rural New Jersey to study Creative Writing at the Seamus Heaney Centre. Her work centers around human connection, the mind and body, and family intricacies. She has been published in Kaleidoscope Magazine, Sans PRESS, and The Blackbird Anthology. The Wee Wake by Aoife Kane A lively Irish Comedy. Kathy and Ruth navigate the emotional and frantic experience of hosting a wake for Kathy’s recently deceased husband, Martin. Grief and humour intertwine. Written, directed, produced by Aoife Kane. This piece follows the sold out run of Aoife’s first play at the age of nineteen. ‘Uppa Duff’ was a smash hit at Feile 2024. The Wee Wake will feature in Feile 2025 1st, 2nd and 3rd August 2025. Friend of Dorothy by Gillian Pencavel Telling the story of the short life of Hollywood costumer Kent Warner, the man who found Dorothy's ruby slippers in a dusty warehouse in 1970, but whose legacy is so much more. From almost single-handedly creating a black market for movie memorabilia - stuff the studios threw away - to his extravagant parties, his great talent, and his tragic death of AIDS, Friend Of Dorothy celebrates the man, not just his shoes. With a Masters in Musical Theatre Writing from Goldsmiths University London, Gillian moved to Belfast in 2017 and has since written By A Thread, a one man show which received a rehearsed reading in 2023; an original musical, Golden Bricks And Ruby Shoes (music by Patrick Moore) which had a WiP performance in 2019 and received ACNI funding in 2020; and taken part in the BBC’s Hothouse programme in 2021. Natural by Alice Malseed Alice is pregnant. Very pregnant. And like any artist would, she's exploiting this personally life-changing epoch for her research project - Natural. Natural explores the context, mood and ethics of having children within our current climate.Through research, she is looking back at one hundred years of child rearing by zooming in on three generations of women and their supposed 'choice' in this area.At this scratch she is presenting a very raw and rough extract - her, on stage, reading some text. She is using the biography as a starting point to look at the government's obsession with 'hard working families', the rise of pronatalism, trad-wives, and ultimately questioning whether or not women really do have a choice at all.... Alice is a theatre maker, writer and producer based in Belfast. She is currently part of Six In The Attic with I.T.I. As well as theatre, Alice is working on her debut novel Double Sunrise. SIÚCRA by Soso Ní Cheallaigh A sensuous toast to hypercapitalism. In the secret world of sugar dating, Nina is spending the night surrounded by her newfound wealth, late-night game shows, and 58 missed calls. Performed by Holly Hannaway. Soso Ní Cheallaigh is a Derry/Belfast writer, performer, and maker. They create provocative disability-led work in English and Irish through theatre, film, poetry, essays, and visual art.A former Theatre & Dance NI Invest Artist and Tinderbox Incubate Artist, Soso is currently developing ‘SIÚCRA’ with Holly Hannaway, ‘A Duet for Two Disabled Bodies’ (Project Arts Centre) with dancer Bobbi Byrne for Dublin Fringe Festival 2025, and directing the arts and memory documentary ‘i gCuimhne Mo Mháthar’ (Little Ease Films). Get in touch: ohbysoso@gmail.com or on Instagram @ohbysoso @siucrababy This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. Love first looks at new-writing? Check out our staged readings: Hello Charlie by Caoimhe Farren Stuff & Things & Junk & Belonging by Carley Magee The Wake by Anna Teresa McGrath Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

The Anchor High Leadership Summit equips manufacturing leaders with the tools and mindset to ‘anchor high’. Attendees will hear from pioneering leaders with experience of industry and beyond, and will be inspired, challenged, and motivated through a series of curated speakers and industry panels to lead ambitious change for their business and the wider sector. The Summit is for senior and aspiring manufacturing leaders who have a passion for innovation and best practice. Themes for 2025 include leading change, sustainable growth, and how new inheritance tax rules may affect NI manufacturers. Join us for a day of inspiration, networking, and development on Thursday, 29th May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. The Summit will be followed in the evening by the prestigious Manufacturing NI Hall of Fame Awards, celebrating titans of the local manufacturing sector who have significantly and sustainably shaped NI’s industrial landscape. Note: If you would prefer to be invoiced directly for tickets for the Anchor High Leadership Summit, Hall of Fame Awards Dinner, or both, please email connor@manufacturingni.org . Tables of 10 for the Awards Dinner can also be purchased via Manufacturing NI directly. Please email connor@manufacturingni.org to arrange. Information Source: Manufacturing NI | eventbrite

Public Consultation Event - Findings from the Regional Neurology Review Join us for our first Public Consultation event, where we will be sharing the findings from the Regional Neurology Review . At the event we will present the analysis, findings and proposed recommendations of the Review; and highlight the potential improvements to services which could be achieved through the implementation of those recommendations. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, May 29 , 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Claton Hotel, Belfast . Come along to hear more about Review and share your feedback to help shape future services by participating in the public consultation . If you have any accessibility requiremnts please email us at: Neurology.Review@health-ni.gov.uk To find out more abou the consultation or respond online please go to: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/consultations/consultation-regional-review-neurology-services-final-report Information Source: Department of Health in Northern Ireland (DoH) | eventbrite

We’re delighted to be holding another Encounter event for women in Down and Dromore, this time in the evening . Please join us on Friday 30 May at 7.30pm in Belvoir Parish Church. We'll spend a couple of hours together enjoying worship and refreshments, as well as hearing encouraging testimony and teaching. We look forward to seeing you and your friends! Hosted by: Hilary McClay Worship leader: Lydia Harvey Speakers: Ruth Thompson and Ali Calvin RUTH THOMPSON Ruth lives in East Belfast with her two sons, Joel (8) and Freddie (5). She works as a singing teacher as well as freelance singer and radio presenter. Ruth will be telling some of her story about becoming a widow aged 30 when her husband, Andrew, died from brain cancer. She’ll be sharing some of the highs and lows of her continuing walk with God. ALI CALVIN Ali leads Christ Church Kilkeel. She has a heart for seeing people come alive in their faith and relationship with Jesus through the power of the word and the Spirit. She is passionate about teaching people to hear God for themselves. Ali also loves time with friends, a good laugh, good food, and walking by the sea. PROGRAMME Welcome & worship Ruth Thompson (story) Break for refreshments Ali Calvin (teaching) Prayer ministry The event will end at approximately 9.30pm, although prayer ministry may continue. BOOKS As on previous occasions, our friends at The Book Well will have a selection of books and gifts to buy. Tickets are £12 per person and include refreshments. Please book early as space is limited. Information Source: Diocese of Down & Dromore | eventbrite

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Boulderworld Fun Comp - Thursday 1st May 6pm - Friday 2nd May 10pm Making the most of our new comp wall set! Come down for a fun, friendly and motivating day. Test yourself in a competition setting :) 45 climbs of all difficulties. Unlimited attemtps with a 1 point reduction per attempt. Full range of age categories : 14+/21+/30+/40+/50+/60+ Small entry fee to fund some spot prizes spread throughout all categories. Get your ranking in your age group and get motivated :) Lets get together and make it great ! Spot prizes picked out of a hat from score card entries. You must be registered here to gain a score card. *Please note the climbs will be up on the comp wall before the compeittion starts. If you are taking part, please do not climb them until the Thrusday* Just get excited !! Information Source: Lucy Mitchell (BoulderWorld Belfast) | eventbrite

Belfast Property Meet is now in its 14th year and during that time we've had in excess of 10,000 people attend our events. In recent times a large number of them have been at full capacity. Property investors from all parts of the UK and Ireland regularly attend our events with crowds of 120 -150 people in attendance. Our next event takes place on Thursday 1st May at 6.45pm (7pm start) . The cost is just £15 and includes tea, coffee , refreshments and free parking. It still takes place in The Pat Jennings Suite in The National Stadium at Windsor Park. It can be accessed via the Olympia Leisure Centre end of Windsor Park just off Boucher Road. You can also access the venue from Donegal Avenue through a pedestrian only entrance. If you don't know where you are going then any road will take you there! The problem with most people is they don't know where they are going because they have no goals, no plan and no idea of where they are heading. Belfast Property Meet tackles these issues head on by sharing both our experience and that of our members to help you on your property investing journey. Information Source: Belfast Property Meet | eventbrite

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Boulderworld Fun Comp - Thursday 1st May 6pm - Friday 2nd May 10pm Making the most of our new comp wall set! Come down for a fun, friendly and motivating day. Test yourself in a competition setting :) 45 climbs of all difficulties. Unlimited attemtps with a 1 point reduction per attempt. Full range of age categories : 14+/21+/30+/40+/50+/60+ Small entry fee to fund some spot prizes spread throughout all categories. Get your ranking in your age group and get motivated :) Lets get together and make it great ! Spot prizes picked out of a hat from score card entries. You must be registered here to gain a score card. *Please note the climbs will be up on the comp wall before the compeittion starts. If you are taking part, please do not climb them until the Thrusday* Just get excited !! Information Source: Lucy Mitchell (BoulderWorld Belfast) | eventbrite

Tom Gee & Friends is back following a short hiatus and we have a stellar line up for the first session of the year! This time we're at The Wee Bar on the 2nd floor of Queens SU. This time it's a little bit different, acoustic sets with all 3 artists before a full band line up! Sarah McCreedy Sarah McCreedy is an indie-folk singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland, known for her soothing yet vulnerable soundscapes. Her songwriting delves into themes of meaningful relationships and existential questions, beautifully capturing the complexities of human experience. In 2024, Sarah released her debut album, Why am I still here? , which showcases her emotive songwriting and distinctive vocals. Sarah is a former NI Music Prize nominee has already been a surprise guest at the Sunflower Sessions and is joining us again for a full set! Rory Nellis Rory Nellis is a Belfast-based singer-songwriter celebrated for his introspective lyrics, melodic craftsmanship, and engaging storytelling. Known for blending indie-folk and alternative influences, Rory's solo work, including albums like There Are Enough Songs in the World and Written & Underlined , showcases his skill in creating thoughtful, heartfelt songs that resonate with a wide audience. As both a solo artist and a member of the band Seven Summits, Rory has established himself as a prominent figure in Northern Ireland's music scene and is a welcome addition to the bill for our very first Wee Sessions! Tom Gee Tom is a singer-songwriter known for his dynamic fusion of soul, blues, americana and folk. Based in the sunny Belfast, he has gained recognition for his energetic performances and smooth, soulful vocals. Tom's music is characterized by catchy hooks, groovy rhythms, and heartfelt lyrics that often explore themes of love, life, and relationships. His releases, including Better Things to Do and Swapping Stories , have met with critical acclaim. Tom's live performances come with one promise; you'll either laugh or you'll cry. Nominated Charity: Medical Aid for Palestinians 50% of Tom Gee Band CD sales and 100% of profits from Tom Gee Band t-shirt sales will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians, to read more about the work they do click the hyperlink above. Information Source: TGB & Friends | eventbrite

Ritual ~ Club Night Dedicated to Ghost the band at Voodoo Belfast ~ Friday 2nd May ~ Doors 10pm Celebrating the release of Skeletá ~ Unholy communion on entry by Papa V ~ Hymns by Dj Sister Chanel no.666 ~ Kiss The Go-Goat kissing booth ~ *Fancy dress encouraged* prize to be won Venue address: 11A Fountain St, Belfast BT1 5EA Information Source: TBF | eventbrite

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At Turnstyle you'll see new and experienced performers try fun, silly ideas that you may never see again! This month, copious amounts of hot sauce plus comedy. This month we are back in Sunflower Public House. Doors open at 7:30pm; Show starts at 8pm. Line-up TBA. Keep an eye on our instgram for more info. @turnstylebelfast Information Source: Turnstyle | eventbrite

VIBEONVIBE ALL WHITE PARTY (EARLY BIRD TICKETS) 02/05/25 DJS - KREST | NERO | PRECIOUS | LIU MUSIC POLICY - AFROBEAT | AMAPIANO | R&B | DANCEHALL | EARLY BIRD TICKETS (SOLD OUT) SECOND RELEASE NOW LIVE! Grab yours before they're all gone! Get ready to party in style at The Marcus Ward for our All White Party ! Join us on May 2nd, 2025 for a night of music, dancing, and good vibes. Grab your early bird tickets now and secure your spot at the hottest event in town. Don't miss out on this epic nightout - dress to impress in your best all-white outfit and let's make unforgettable memories together! See you there! Information Source: VibeOnVibe | eventbrite

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Red Eye Pariah UK Tour 2025 - Belfast Expect a high energy performance filled with Indie bangers as Red Eye Pariah bring the Tequila King UK Tour to The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast. For fans of Sam Fender, Kings of Leon, and Arctic Monkeys, this is a fast rising act you don't want to miss! Information Source: Red Eye Pariah | eventbrite

Don't miss the upcoming Urban Connect event in Belfast at 193 Falls Rd on May 2, 2025. Immerse yourself in a dynamic urban atmosphere with a range of activities and entertainment. Ticket prices range from £10 to £16.96, offering great value for a memorable experience. Join like-minded individuals in celebrating urban culture and community at this exciting event.

Ever wanted to try sign writing? This is your chance! Join artist and professional signwriter, Laura Nelson AKA @szuszusignco for this relaxed and informal ‘Introduction to sign-painting’ essentials course at Belfast Central Library. Laura will share a range of traditional skills, tips and techniques to help get you started in the craft. You'll learn: Essential materials including water and enamel paints. Old-school letter and pattern transfer techniques including pouncing and chalk. We’ll spend time practicing with specialist sign writers chisel brushes. Laura will bring her own library along of all things text, lettering design and sign painting for participants to have a look through. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting painty! Information Source: Seedhead Arts | eventbrite

Residents Maz & Pony all night long. Saturday 3rd May Tickets £8/£10 - Doors 10.30pm - 3am Ulster Sports Club Last admission for ticket holders 1.30am Limited walk ups at the door, £10 cash Ponyhawke is a Queer club night, please respect people’s space. Homophobic and transphobic behaviour that will not be tolerated. Information Source: Ponyhawke | eventbrite

OLD SKOOL R&B NIGHT {Y2K PARTY} Come party like it's the early 2000s at our Y2K PARTY ! Join us at the Balmoral Hotel for a night filled with all your favorite old school R&B jams. Dust off your velour tracksuits and bling because we're taking it back to the good ol' days. Grab your crew and get ready to dance the night away to hits from artists like Usher, Destiny's Child, and Ja Rule. Don't miss out on this throwback extravaganza! Information Source: eventbrite

Well Dressed Hooligans: The Story of the Belfast Suffragettes Did you know that in 1913 Belfast was the centre of the suffrage movement in Ireland? Come join us for a captivating journey back in time as we delve into the fascinating history of the Belfast Suffragettes. Learn about the courageous women who fought for their right to vote in style. This event is a must-see for anyone interested in the incredible stories of women's empowerment and their campaign for the right to vote. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to uncover the hidden tales of these so called "well-dressed hooligans"! Information Source: Wee Walks Belfast | eventbrite

Boulderworld Climbing Gym - Introduction / taster session for first time climbers. An intro session to get you started safely in the cenre. Find out what indoor bouldering is all about, how to get started, how to use the centre safely, how to get the most out of the gym and how to make climbing a lifetime hobby :) For climbers getting started climbing or parents learning to supervise ... this session is for you. £20pp per session includes 45 minutes instruction, shoe hire and entry to the centre after the intro session. These sessions are for everyone, adults, kids, families, work groups, groups of friends ... come and try something new today ! Please note all U14's must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session (though they do not need to climb) Information Source: Lucy Mitchell (BoulderWorld Belfast) | eventbrite

Welcome to the Show Some Love Creators Market ! Join us at SHOW SOME LOVE - GREEN HOUSE . Get ready to discover unique handmade creations by talented local artists and makers. This event is the perfect opportunity to support small businesses and find one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones. Don't miss out on this exciting market! Information Source: Show some love Ltd | eventbrite

History The Tibbs originally took off in 2012 - fronted by the amazing Elsa Bekman – covering a lesser-trodden path, combining special soul classics with rare beat instrumentals. Their increasing popularity quickly led to a natural desire to expand their repertoire, beyond the confines of others’ inspirational endeavours towards their own soulful creations. Produced by Paul Willemsen (Beans & Fatback, Lefties Soul Connection, Michelle David & The True-tones), the resulting EP Cleaned Out debuted in 2014 . Later that year, the German funk and soul label TrampRecords released their debut single – Footprints In The Sand /Cleaned Out – delivering deserved international airplay for The Tibbs. Two years later, famous Italian label Record Kicks released The Tibbs’ first LP, Takin’ Over. The first single from the album, Next Time/ The Story Goes – again produced by Paul Willemsen – received critical acclaim on radio stations throughout England, Italy, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Canada and Australia. Though the talent was obvious much earlier, the release of Takin' Over delivered the band far richer rewards. Playing sold-out venues in both Milan and Frankfurt, The Tibbs’ profile rose further still with wonderful festival performances in Germany and Hungary, followed by a successful sold-out tour of Spain. Throughout this period, more new music was being created; the Lies 45 released in December 2017 , and six months later, This Strange Effect was included on the celebratory Record Kicks 15th compilation album. After some deliberation, in late 2018 Elsa decided to follow her heart and focus on a solo career. The Tibbs duly began their search for a truly worthy successor, bringing astonishing vocalist Roxanne Hartog and the band together for the first time. With a selection of incredible new tunes and an album ( Another Shot Fired ) drawing fantastic reviews, The Tibbs played sold-out shows in The Netherlands, Italy, Germany and Spain. In January 2024 their latest album Keep It to Yourself came out, a true tour deforce that left listeners awe-inspired, foot-tapping and heart-soaring. On this 12-track album The Tibbs once again prove that the passionate sounds of the past can have a fresh and vibrant place in the music of today. Whether you're a devoted soul aficionado or new to the genre, just get ready for a musical journey that will revive your spirit! ‍ The Tibbs are: Roxanne Hartog - vocals Henk Kemkes - guitar Anton Titsing - Hammond / keys Michael Willemsen - bass Bas de Vries - drums Berd Ruttenberg - baritone sax Frank Stolwijk - tenor sax Siebe Posthuma de Boer - trumpet Information Source: eventbrite

LEARN THE FOUNDATIONS OF GRAFFITI LETTERINGHOW TO BUILD YOUR PIECECHOOSE THE RIGHT CAP FOR THE RIGHT TECHNIQUEHOW TO ADD 3DHOW TO CREATE THE GRAFFITI AESTHETIC Information Source: Seedhead Arts | eventbrite

Test ride your chosen inclusive bike* in a supervised safe cycling area just beside the main ozone building, then take off round the Ormeau park paths with your family, friends, siblings alongside a Cycling Ireland Coach. *Bikes available: Trikes (various sizes), Hand Cycles (adult & junior), Side by side tandem, Wheelchair transporter bike & standard tandems. Event organised by Disability Sport NI, Belfast City Council and supported by Progressive Building Society & Cycling Ireland. Information Source: Disability Sport NI | eventbrite