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🥁Drum roll please! Our Connections Through Culture grants are now open! The grants kickstart creative collaborations between the UK and Asia-Pacific countries. Grants from £5,000 to £10,000. 🔗 Apply here: ow.ly/lHT150Sy06P ⏳ Deadline: 2 September 2024, 23:59 GMT

#NationalLottery Artists' International Development Fund now open for applications. The programme, jointly funded with British Council Northern Ireland, will support early-stage international development opportunities for individual, freelance and self-employed artists and organisations based in

Delighted to meet with Rehana Mughal, Director Creative Economy British Council yesterday to discuss the NI Arts sector & landscape. Important to foster international connections in creative industries, cultural policy & advocacy. Arts Council of Northern Ireland British Council Northern Ireland colette 🤝

A great cultural collaboration, Iraqi and Irish musicians performing together Museum of Free Derry Thanks to all involved for a great night, and long may such powerful partnerships continue!

🎵 Bridging cultures through music! Iraq's Mshakt Collective are in exchange with Marty Coyle & North West Folk Collective. Blending musical traditions at the start of a year-long creative journey! Hear them chat with 👓Mark Patterson👓 for BBC Radio Foyle: buff.ly/4ddbidR

Thrilled to help bring international talent to Belfast International Arts Festival's 62nd year! Oct 16-Nov 23. Don't miss 'Losing It & In Between' with Samaa Wakim & BOCAS lit fest featuring writers from Trinidad & Tobago, & Jamaica. buff.ly/48sWUfs

Delighted to announce @playhouseDerry & AMANI PEOPLES THEATRE as Catalyst Grants' recipients! Their project, with University of Warwick, will build creative partnerships and develop the Fair Play Kenya 2025 festival, highlighting #ClimateAction, #CulturalHeritage, & #EDI.

There’s only ONE WEEK left to apply to our #NationalLottery Artists' International Development Fund. The annual programme, jointly funded with British Council Northern Ireland, is open to both individual artists and organisations. It will support early-stage international development opportunities

Coming to The MAC next month for #BIAF24: Palestinian choreographer Samaa Wakim explores the trauma of war through movement and sound in Losing It. Experience memories, disintegrating realities, and a live score by Samar Haddad King. Book now: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/losing-i…

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We are proud to continue our valued partnership with the British Council, to support, grow and develop artistic talent from #NorthernIreland, and offer rich and vital international showcasing opportunities. The new agreement follows 12 years of successful partnership and

Launch of the McAdam Lexicon Poetry Jukebox 22nd October – 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm £5.00 The Linen Hall, in partnership with the Centre Culturel Irlandais and Quotidian, commissioned 10 poets to write a new poem in response to the Robert McAdam Comparative Lexicon and commissioned 10

Don't miss! Double-bill performances for #BIAF2024 The MAC: 'Losing It' with Palestinian choreographer and performer, Samaa Wakim -soundscape by Samar Haddad King, & Esam Sultan's 'In Between', exploring the trauma of war through movement & sound: 👉ow.ly/KRpT50TSo7b

Taking over Belfast, 1-3 November.... A weekend festival featuring six new international art commissions in some of the city’s most historic locations. Household Belfast #Belfast2024 #VisitBelfast

REVIEW – Losing It and In Between – trauma informed dance that makes physical the anguish of conflict (Belfast International Arts Festival at the MAC until Saturday 26 October) #BIAF24 alaninbelfast.blogspot.com/2024/10/losing…

A joy to attend the opening of 18th Outburst Arts Festival & Ellen Blair’s exhibition ‘Homemade Undercuts.’ Showcasing cutting-edge work, international collaborations & engaging LGBTQ+ communities from volunteers to award-winning artists, GET INVOLVED! 15-23 Nov Arts Council of Northern Ireland ❤️‍🔥

Don't miss LIES WHERE IT FALLS Finborough Theatre until Dec 21! A compelling solo performance from Ruairi Conaghan (Downton Abbey) blending storytelling, song & Shakespeare in an uplifting true story. A 'Spotlight on NI Theatre & Dance' highlight Edinburgh Festival Fringe. ow.ly/TYV150Ugzmk

🚨 Are you a filmmaker looking to screen to a huge international audience? 📽️ For a chance to be selected for our joint #FiveFilmsForFreedom programme in 2025, submit your film for inclusion in #BFIFlare: London’s LGBTQIA+ Festival by 6 December. 🏳️‍🌈 ▶️ ow.ly/n9kn50Ugz9g

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Michael Longley, a poet whose warmth, generosity and craft have moved and inspired generations around the world – a great loss – our condolences to his family and friends. British Council Literature

Thanks to colette and British Council for supporting our attendance at Showcase Scotland Expo during Celtic Connections in Glasgow. We fostered some important new connections, renewed old acquaintances and were inspired by some brilliant artists.