music

"Seinnigí Linn le Cormac de Barra: Ceardlann Cruite agus Ceolchoirm"

230 years a-harping with renowned Irish harpers

Citizens Manifestation outside Assembly Rooms

Join your peers in the creative sector to have the chats, make connections, and spark ideas.

Denis Hempson, the Harper and his Legacy presented by M Doherty & F Pegrum

Denis Hempson- the Harper and his Legacy presented by M Doherty and F Pegrum

Discovering the Secrets of the Early Irish Harp

Learn about the DIY and digital tools available to publicise your music

From Mayo to Belfast - Harper Hugh Higgins's story with Laoise Kelly

Harps Alive Festival Launch at the Linen Hall Library

Harps Alive Gala finale concert - A tribute to the Belfast Harp Orchestra

Keeping the conversation going on the topics that are affecting musicians and the industry as a whole.

Northern Stars: Meet 3 shining lights of Irish harping

A must-attend for performers, musicians, managers and record labels seeking to understand the role of PPL.

90-minute introductory tutorial for writers and managers on the basis of PRS for Music.

Strike Up the Harp with Harper Lauren O'Neill and Eugene McKenna Fiddle

Taking the Tune Workshop / Harp Moments: Sharing our Harp Music Concert

Our panel of musicians, authors and activists consider the power of music to inspire change, via discussion and playlist.

The A-Z of Harp-Making with Brian Waugh and harper Katy Bustard

Trans Pride NI Event Celebrating Gender Diversity and Transgender People On the 31st of May and 1st of June 2019 history will be made, when the first multi-event Trans Pride NI Festival takes place, celebrating gender diversity and transgender people at events in Belfast city centre. Themed “Celebrating Gender Diversity” this year’s festivities will include a vibrant and colourful march, discussions and an art exhibition on what it is like to be Trans, Intersex or Non-binary. 

Since 2013, the Ubuntu Festival has celebrated the vibrant, multi-cultural diversity of our local community.   While it is not possible to run the festival this year due to the pandemic, Derry City and Strabane District Council is taking the opportunity to reflect on the success of the festival – and explore how we can build on this for the future.