Beyond Skin

We are Creative Innovators in Peacebuilding: Enabling the Arts as the dialogue to assist the development of a more peaceful, equal and intercultural society free from racism & sectarianism.

Security in Diversity

Through the cohesiveness and chemistry of a diverse team of artists using their gifts for the greater good we design and facilitate innovative creative projects & solutions that strengthen community relations, nurture peace processes, and promote interaction between different cultures.

The work of Beyond Skin began January 2004 in Northern Ireland responding to the rise in racism & sectarianism influenced by the legacy of conflict.

Flagship programmes include the Orchestre des Réfugiés et Amis & #ArtsDialogue, an international intergenerational team of musicians, artists, producers, writers & peace activists.

"With such a diverse team based locally and internationally, we are like a little United Nations but without the guns" - Darren Ferguson (Founder)

"If you want a powerful good relations programme in your area and to maximise community engagement, you could do no better than enlist the Beyond Skin team. They are by far the most creative, dedicated and professional delivery agent I have ever worked with” – Jan O’Neill (Good Relations Officer)

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Belfast singer/songwriter and Beyond Skin #youth4peace ambassador Danielle Carragher will be representing Northern Ireland at the Global Youth Rising 2016 summit in Romania 10th – 20th July.

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On the 8th June young singer/songwriter and peace activist Claire-Louise Turner becomes the third Youth4Peace ambassador to represent Northern Ireland globally - this time at the International Young Leaders summit in Tibilisi, Georgia.

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On 3rd May as Beyond Skin launches the Northern Ireland Youth4Peace programme, two young peace Ambassadors from Ballycastle Youth Club and Waveney Youth Club, Ballymena will attend the Trafyl Training for Young Leaders on Community Development in Ödemiş

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On 3rd May as Beyond Skin launches the Northern Ireland Youth4Peace programme, two young peace Ambassadors from Ballycastle Youth Club and Waveney Youth Club, Ballymena,will attend the Trafyl Training for Young Leaders on Community Development in Odemis i

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On Friday 15th April the WNoT team will be outside Hunter's Bakery from 1.00pm - 2.00pm and in Ballykelly from 4.30pm - 5.30 pm (behind Tommy's Fish & Chips Shop)
Curious? Drop by to watch our show and partake in a cup of tea and coffee!

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A new report into the Music Unite project has shown how music can unify people, address alienation and challenge stereotypes.
The report leads into the Music Unite showcase 30th March at The Mac Belfast.

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The Ballykeel Loyal Sons of Ulster band are to feature with International guest musicians at the Ballymena Showgrounds as part of the ‘Music Unite’ programme on 23th March 2016.

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Beyond Skin are pleased to announce the next phase of the Parallel Versing project encompassing a large schools programme, various musician exchanges between Northern Ireland and Sri Lanka whilst also linking into the Music Unite project

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UNESCO’s General Conference, at its 36th session, proclaimed World Radio Day on Saturday 13th February.

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On 9 December 2015 the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace & Security. The historical document is the first of its kind to recognize the positive role young people play in building sustainable peace.

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  • Darren Ferguson