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Belfast XR Festival Opens Tomorrow Bringing Top Extended Reality Experiences To The Black Box

Belfast XR Festival is set to open tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 at The Black Box merging technology and art to create a unique virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experience for attendees. The two day festival, Belfast XR, now in its third year, specialises in curating worldclass immersive technology content that takes the art of...

Full Lineup Revealed For Belfast XR Festival With Top Extended Reality Experiences On The Bill

An innovative arts festival is set to once again merge technology and art to create a unique virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experience for attendees. Belfast XR, now in its third year, specialises in curating worldclass immersive technology content that takes the art of storytelling to a new level. Extended Reality or ‘XR’ is the...

Step Into A Mesmerising The Audio Experience Eternal At The Belfast XR Festival

Eternal, the profound exploration of eternal life, has been confirmed as one of the unique experiences at this year’s Belfast XR Festival. During this 20 minute experience attendees will step into the realm of eternity with a mesmerising audio journey designed exclusively for one person, in the comfort of their own bed.  As intimate audiences of just...

Immerse Yourself In A Magical Journey Into The World Of Famous Designer Gaudí At Belfast XR Festival

A magical VR journey through the work of Catalan architect and designer Antoni Gaudí has been confirmed as one of the unique experiences at this year’s Belfast XR festival. Barcelona-based Gaudí was famed for his free-flowing works greatly influenced by nature. As part of the festival attendees will experience 20 minutes of the awe-inspiring wonder of Gaudi's...

Epic Cinematic Experience Stay Alive My Son On The Bill For Belfast XR Festival

The heart-wrenching voyage of survival Stay Alive My Son has been confirmed as one of the experiences for this year’s Belfast XR Festival later this month. Based on the internationally acclaimed memoirs of Pin Yathay, this immersive story thrusts audiences into the poignant shoes of a father facing unimaginable choices during the Cambodian genocide.  For 60 minutes...

New Memoir ‘Second Chances’ Recounts Pro Hockey Player’s Battle With Brain Cancer

Craigavon born pro hockey player Matthew Bell thought not being selected for the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro was the worst day of his life. Little did he know the hardest times were ahead of him. Once an international hockey player, Matthew's life was upended when he was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumour while...

Footballing Legend Gerry Armstrong Launches Spirit Of 82 Whiskey

Iconic new whiskey celebrates Northern Ireland's most iconic footballing moment Northern Ireland footballing hero of the 1982 World Cup, Gerry Armstong has launched a limited edition whiskey, Spirit of 82 that celebrates that iconic moment when the team defied all the odds.  Armstong struck the winning goal against the hosts, Spain, on June 25 and now he...

Belfast Conference Set To Power Passionate Marketing

Marketing professionals from across Northern Ireland will have the chance to hear how their specialism is developing and growing at a new one-day event taking place in Belfast this May. The Big Marketing Meet Up which will take place on May 25 at The MAC will “power passionate marketeers” to learn, grow and upskill as they...

Belfast Band RHINOS To Headline New Show At Oh Yeah Centre

Renowned performers Paul Currie and Brendan Scullion, AKA RHINOS, will take to the stage at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast next week for their first headline show in the city. Comedian Paul and drummer/percussionist Brendan (NI Soul Troop) who formed the band in 2013 have teamed up with local promoter Smashing Buttons to bring fans...

4 Corners Festival Set To Make Belfast A City Where Dreams Become Reality

Reverend Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE to share his dream of a better world This year’s 4 Corners Festival will conclude with a talk hosted by Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE entitled The City Where Dreams Become Reality. The festival that includes a eight day long programme of music, art, sport and religious-based discussions until February 5 will...