Mela Festival marks two decades of multicultural celebration in Belfast
Nisha Tandon's event, meaning 'uniting', has expanded its offerings over the last twenty years
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Student band selected to open for JLS after music contest sparked by lecturer
A group of young musicians from Londonderry faced significant anxiety before performing at the City of Derry Airport venue on Saturday.
Lunar eclipse peak at 5.12am with 93% shadow coverage; Met Office warns of cloud
The Moon will pass through Earth's umbra as the Sun, planet and satellite align, though visibility depends on weather conditions across the UK.
Culture Night Belfast unveils programme of more than 200 free events
Music, art, poetry and family activities will take over venues across the city from 4pm to 10pm on Friday 18 September.
Skywatchers in Northern Ireland may witness a partial lunar eclipse on Friday morning
The Moon will pass through Earth's shadow, with roughly 93% of its surface obscured at the event's peak.
Green Party seeks fee waiver for UNISON LGBTQ+ gathering at Belfast City Hall
Organisers of the event, linked to a trade union conference weekend, have asked the council to waive room hire costs amid recent controversies over displays in the venue
Former St George's Hall boxing ring now inside Belfast city centre office building for sale
A prominent mid-terrace property with a unique boxing ring has been listed by Savills Ireland, having previously suffered bomb damage before extensive refurbishment.
Eight begin year-long heritage skills training programme
Participants in the All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme are undertaking formal training and on-site conservation placements over 12 months.