Derry prepares to welcome Other Voices for first time in over ten years

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald highlighted the event's 25th anniversary and its status as a major cultural celebration returning to the city after a long absence.

By Belfast Herald Staff Reporter1 min read

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Pictured in Derry are (L-R) are Iarfhlaith Ó Domhnaill, Other Voices, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Gareth Stewart, Other Voices and Liz Steele, Tourism Manager - Culture & Heritage at Tourism NI Picture: Department for the Economy · licence

Derry is set to host Other Voices, a two-day festival of music, art and culture, for the first time since 2014.

Originally launched in Dingle, Co Kerry, the festival is returning to Northern Ireland after a gap of more than a decade.

Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, stated that the city's robust cultural calendar continues as it readies itself for this international gathering.

This marks the first year the event has received backing from Tourism NI's International Tourism Events Fund.

The funding package includes £50,000 to support the celebration.

Officials estimate the festival will generate nearly £1.5 million for the local economy.

The fund is designed to assist events that draw large numbers of visitors and secure international media attention.

Such coverage serves to promote Northern Ireland as a premier travel destination.