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Belfast 247 On Air is our local community radio station playing all the greatest hits from the 60s to today. From The Beatles, Cher and Abba to Queen, Dolly Parton and Lady Gaga the station is full of anthemic tunes that shaped generations.
But we don’t just support the greats, we also feature new tunes by local music talent from across Northern Ireland.
“It’s no secret the odds are stacked against women starting tech companies. We’re tired waiting so we’re taking matters into our own hands”, that’s the message from Irish entrepreneur Máirín Murray who has developed a global platform to tackle the […]
New Global Platform For Women Entrepreneurs To Tackle Gender Gap In Tech Read Post »
A Lisburn-based video production company has plans to expand after receiving funding from the government backed business support service Go Succeed. Speed Motion Films is accelerating its growth ambitions with investment in its in-house studio and drone equipment using money
Speed Motion Films To Accelerate Growth Plans With Go Succeed Funding Read Post »
Channel 4 has been announced as a headline sponsor for Belfast Media Festival (BMF), joining Northern Ireland Screen and BBC Northern Ireland. The sponsorship announcement coincides with the opening of registrations for the much-celebrated television and film industry event which
Colleagues and customers at Asda Larne have raised more than £400 for Tickled Pink – Asda’s long running charity campaign which supports charity partners Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! The fundraising efforts were boosted through a community tombola and a
This October, Action Renewables, a leading provider of renewable energy expertise in Northern Ireland, will proudly “go pink” in support of Action Cancer’s Paint the Town Pink fundraising campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Action Renewables will
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership with leading ferry company, Stena Line, marking the 14th consecutive season of title sponsorship. Since first coming on board in 2011, Stena Line has maintained an ongoing
Belfast Giants And Stena Line Renew Title Sponsorship For 14th Consecutive Season Read Post »
A new Belfast-based drinks company is set to play a leading role in the rapid growth of the alcohol-free and low-alcohol market in Ireland and the UK, which reflects a broader shift in consumer habits towards moderation, wellness, and choice.
After a wet and windy Storm Amy, people’s thoughts will soon be turning to sunnier climes as the countdown begins to Northern Ireland’s biggest and longest-running holiday fair. The 33rd annual Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NI Travel
Countdown Is On To NI’s Biggest Holiday Fair Read Post »
The 33rd Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards took place on Friday October 10 in a dazzling ceremony at the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle where Holiday Hotspot Larne picked up the award for Travel Agent of the Year for the
Olivia’s Haven opens Ann Street Store in time for Christmas Northern Ireland-based home fragrance brand, Olivia’s Haven, has announced the opening of a store in Belfast City Centre, just in time for the festive period. Located on Belfast’s bustling Ann
Olivia’s Haven Brings a Fresh Scent to Belfast City Centre Read Post »
Marketers across Northern Ireland are preparing for a powerful day of inspiration as the Big Marketing Meet Up (BMMU) returns to ICC Belfast on Thursday, 6 November. The one-day event promises to be the room every marketer needs to be
Northern Ireland’s Big Marketing Meet Up Returns To ICC Belfast This November Read Post »
Scott Wylie, co-founder of EvermindAI, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Based in Ballyclare, Scott helps everyday businesses use artificial intelligence to
Ballyclare Entrepreneur Scott Wylie to Lead AI Roundtable at BarCamp Belfast 2025 Read Post »
Mary McKenna, co-founder of AwakenHub and AwakenAngels, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Now based in Derry/Londonderry, Mary is a long-time champion
Entrepreneur Mary McKenna to Demystify Angel Investment at BarCamp Belfast 2025 Read Post »
BarCamp Belfast 2025 has announced its complete line-up of speakers ahead of the event taking place this Friday, September 26, at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. The unconference will once again close out Belfast Tech Week with
Full Speaker Line-Up Revealed for BarCamp Belfast 2025 Read Post »
Charities, community organisations and social enterprises across Northern Ireland are being called on to take part in the only jobs fair of its kind this November in Belfast. The Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday November
Third Sector Encouraged To Join NI’s Only Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair Read Post »
An event celebrating careers, jobs and volunteering opportunities in the third sector is returning to Belfast for its second year. The Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday, November 5th, will bring hundreds of people together in
NI’s Only Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair To Return To Belfast This November Read Post »
It was back to the 80s as The Retro Room at Cityside pressed start on Belfast’s first retro arcade premises, with plenty more to come. The arcade has a lorry load of new games on the way, including a very
The Retro Room Launches Belfast’s First Retro Arcade Premises Read Post »
The Northern Ireland Creative Health Network has published its first year review and set out clear next steps to co-create a Northern Ireland Creative Health Strategy that can be embedded in policy. The plan is designed to address fragmented activity
Creative Health Network Sets Out Northern Ireland Strategy Plan In First Year Review Read Post »
BarCamp Belfast 2025 organisers have expanded the lineup for this year’s unconference taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Newly confirmed speakers will take to the stage to speak on everything from performance
BarCamp Belfast 2025 Expands Line-Up with Talks on Innovation, Education and Creativity Read Post »
175 of the Northern Ireland’s social workers have been recognised at the 2025 Professional in Practice (PiP) Awards ceremony this week at the Lisburn Civic Centre. The Northern Ireland Social Care Council’s (the Social Care Council’s) PiP award ceremony celebrates
Celebrating Social Work – 175 Social Workers Receive NI Award For Learning Read Post »
Organisers of BarCamp Belfast 2025 have announced the first group of speakers set to take the stage on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. The line-up includes experts on everything from soft skills and financial
BarCamp Belfast 2025 Announces First Speakers Covering Tech, Skills and Business Growth Read Post »
Dermot Beattie, founder of The Dandelion Group based in Belfast, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success,
Aedín O’Neill, founder of multi-award-winning digital advertising agency GrowWeb, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers
Lavey Entrepreneur Aedín O’Neill to Share Marketing Insights at BarCamp Belfast 2025 Read Post »
Doug Jackson, founder of consultancy 2md based in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s
Connor McAuley, founder of Move at Pace based in Belfast, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success,
Last week’s Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference has prompted renewed political calls for a regional manufacturing strategy, after Economy Committee member David Honeyford MLA used his attendance at the event to highlight the need for government action. Speaking
Peter Rollins, an internationally recognised author, philosopher, and public speaker originally from Belfast and now based in the USA, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in
Katie Willoughby, founder of ProTech based in South Belfast, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers
South Belfast Innovator Katie Willoughby to Champion Soft Skills at BarCamp Belfast 2025 Read Post »
Claire Brannigan, founder of Skinakin based in Glengormley, County Antrim, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success,
Liz Maguire, founder of Litir Marketing based in Dublin, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers
Kevin Cunningham, founder of Doing and Learning based in Holywood, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success,
Key industry figures from across the country have been confirmed as speakers for the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre this Thursday (Sept 11). The one-day event, in partnership
Following a successful comeback last year, the organisers of BarCamp Belfast are bringing the popular “unconference” back to the city. The event will be closing out Belfast Tech Week at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter on 26th
BarCamp Belfast ‘Unconference’ Back For Second Year As Part Of Belfast TechWeek Read Post »
