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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives   01. Individual Artists Digital Evolution Awards Programme Objectives Upskilling NI artists in the use of new, emerging and immersive technology Creation of excellent Digital Art...
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The Arts Council of Northern Ireland- Self-Care Workshops for Individual Artists

We are delighted to be taking part in this exciting series of free Self-Care Workshops for Individual Artists being organised by The Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Taking place on the 7th November we will be delivering one-to-one 30 minute...
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Ciaran Crudden Founder of The Last Brand Creative Talk Pics

Some pics from our last creative talk with Ciaran Crudden founder of The Last Brand sharing his creative story!
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Ulster University Enterprise Placement Year Retail Ready Fieldtrip Pics

Some photos from our Retail Ready Fieldtrip for Ulster University Enterprise Placement Year students that we led on Friday 10th October, starting in our Hill Street studios before visiting Born and Bred, Hunter Paper Co and Story Box NI With...
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Creative Brunch with Innovate UK Pics

Some pics from our 'Creative Brunch With Innovate UK Business Growth' earlier this month!
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An Interview with Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions

Owen will be Facilitating our next Digital Brunch event on the 25th October - Creative audio for Beginners Can you give us a brief overview of your career in creating radio and audio to date (including your music career!)? I...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives   01. The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre Artist / Creative Call Out – Digital Exhibition  The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre are looking...
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An Interview with Ciaran Crudden Creative Director and Founder of The Last Brand

Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your business? Hi, I’m Ciaran Crudden. I run The Last Brand, a small branding and digital design studio in Belfast. It’s mainly me, and my wife recently joined part-time to...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives 01. Future Screens - Future Foundation Call For Mentors and Mentees Mentors Future Foundation is now seeking experienced professionals to join the mentoring bank. If you...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives   01. RAD Fund BFI Doc Society Research & Development Fund BFI Doc Society Funds support and nurture independent non-fiction films and immersive projects by UK...
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10 Key Lessons From Ian Pitt Founder and Creative Director of Me,Him&Her Design Studio’s February Creative Talk

Ian Pitt, founder and creative director of Me,Him&Her design studio did a wonderful talk for us back in February! He began by talking about his early experiences working as a designer for Marks and Spencer before working for FCUK where...
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Meet The Resident: Portrait Artist Rachael Armstrong

In our latest Meet the Resident we get to know portrait artist Rachael Armstrong, our newest Great Northern Street creative resident!   Tell us a bit about yourself and your creative work? I'm Rachael, a portrait artist specialising in wedding...
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Blick Resident Gallery 545 – ‘Re-imagined Places’ Group Exhibition

Dates: 20 -24 August 2025 Location: Gallery 545 at La Roche House, Belfast & online Cost: Free Blick resident Gallery 545 presents ‘Re-imagined Places’, an exhibition of original artworks inspired by landscapes created by accomplished artists based in Northern Ireland....
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

01. Techstart Proof of Concept Grant Fund The Techstart Proof of Concept Grant Fund is a pre-commercial grant awarding fund. On a competitive basis, the fund supports entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland with grants to explore the viability and commercial potential...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives  01. Cathedral Quarter Art Market Applications are now open for the Cathedral Quarter Art Market – a new Sunday market celebrating handmade and independently designed work,...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives 01. £550,000 in funding available to support 5G-driven innovation in local industries A new funding competition is supporting local businesses and industries in the Belfast region...
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Meet The Resident: Sarah Baecher

In our latest Meet the Resident we get to know Sarah Baecher an artist from the U.S. and one of our latest residents in our Cotton Court studios!   Tell us a bit about yourself and your creative work? My...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives 01. FutureStage XR: XR Training for the Performing Arts What participants will gain: - A clear understanding of XR technology and its creative possibilities - Foundational...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives 01. Illustrators Exhibition Open Call – An Dánlann Dillon | Ballaí Bána at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich The Ballaí Bana Gallery in Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich,...
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An Interview with Nurture Participant Bethany Millican

As our Nuture incubation programme finishes at the end of this month we wanted to take the opportunity to ask our participants about themselves, their creative practice and what they have learnt.   Can you introduce yourself and tell us...
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An Interview with Nurture Participant Vera Hylands

As our Nuture incubation programme finishes at the end of this month we wanted to take the opportunity to ask our participants about themselves, their creative practice and what they have learnt.   Can you introduce yourself and tell us...
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An Interview with Nurture Participant Grainne Mullan

As our Nuture incubation programme finishes at the end of this month we wanted to take the opportunity to ask our participants about themselves, their creative practice and what they have learnt.   Can you introduce yourself and tell us...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

This week’s roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives 01. EIT Business Development Programmes supporting the growth of start-ups and scale-ups in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) EIT Culture & Creativity launches...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives 01. Belfast City Council Street Art Mentorship Bursaries Offering six bursaries of £2,000 to Belfast street artists to enable street artists to learn new skills or...
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Creative Roundup – Opportunities for Creatives

Our latest roundup of local and international funding, support & opportunities for NI creatives   01. Golden Wolf Internships 2025 Golden Wolf and Doodles are on the lookout for 8 incredible interns to join their teams across London, New York,...
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One Bite Studio Visit to Belfast

We had a lovely few days touring around different creative projects in Belfast last week with Alan and Sarah from One Bite Design who we met in Hong Kong last October when we were visiting for our British Council project....
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An Interview with Illustrator Lauren Kelso

Ahead of her creative talk for us on Wednesday 9th April, upcoming illustrator Lauren Kelso has very kindly done a short interview with us, sharing some of her experiences working as a freelance illustrator since she graduated including her journey...
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An Interview with Graeme and Katya Founders of Homewerk

Ahead of their workshop for us on Wednesday 2nd April on ChatGPT for creatives we have done an interview with Homewerk founders Katya and Graeme to find out a bit about them and their new business Homewerk!   Can you...
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An Interview with Juliette El Fouly Founder of Le Contour Contemporary Candle Company

Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your business Le Contour? My name is Juliette, I am the founder behind my small business, Le Contour. I am half Egyptian and half Belgian - born & raised in...
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An Interview with Laura Whitehouse Founder of Mighty Fine Design

Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your design studio Mighty Fine Design? Hello, I’m Laura! I own and run Mighty Fine Design, a one-women agency (often with contracted help) that works mostly with small brands looking...
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Belfast Design Week Sustainable Pop Up Museum Exhibition Great Northern Street

We are delighted to have a mini exhibition space in our new Great Northern Street Studios, which allows us to exhibit the work from the Sustainable Pop Up Design Museum we helped organise in collaboration with Belfast Design Week for...
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An Interview with Ian Pitt Founder and Creative Director of Me,Him&Her Design Studio

Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your design studio Me,Him&Her? My name is Ian. I’m originally from London, but I’ve been living and working in Belfast for the past two and a half years. I’ve been...
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2024 An Overview

2024 a year of change, travel, hard work and exciting new opportunities! 2024 really was a year of change for us at Blick, we left our first studios on the Malone Road after 15 years and moved to new premises...
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** ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN IRELAND FINANCE FAIR - FULLY BOOKED **

We are delighted to be taking part in this exciting series of free Self-Care Workshops for Individual Artists being organised by The Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Taking place on the 7th November we will be delivering one-to-one 30 minute sessions helping artists to take steps to take control and be more confidenct about their business finances. The aim of the sessions is to take the the fear out of finances for artists with informative, but down to earth approachable financial information, resources and sign-posting. To make taking steps to understanding and taking control of your own finances less scary and stressful for artists.

The sessions are now fully booked, but do check out all the other great events as part of the program and thanks to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for inviting us to be part of it, we are really looking forward to it

Oct 28

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** ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN IRELAND FINANCE FAIR - FULLY BOOKED ** We are delighted to be taking part in this exciting series of free Self-Care Workshops for Individual Artists being organised by The Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Taking place on the 7th November we will be delivering one-to-one 30 minute sessions helping artists to take steps to take control and be more confidenct about their business finances. The aim of the sessions is to take the the fear out of finances for artists with informative, but down to earth approachable financial information, resources and sign-posting. To make taking steps to understanding and taking control of your own finances less scary and stressful for artists. The sessions are now fully booked, but do check out all the other great events as part of the program and thanks to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for inviting us to be part of it, we are really looking forward to it

Some pics from a fab workshop hosted by @homewerk.project for us earlier this year on Adventures in ChatGPT.

This Saturday morning they are back with us hosting a ‘Creative Audio Workshop’ with radio and audio producer Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions, who’ll draw on his experience of creating award-winning audio for BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 4 and more, to give insights into the basics of recording, editing, and shaping audio into compelling listening.

Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Event Date(s): Saturday 25th October

Event Time: 10.00 am - 12.15pm

Location: Blick Shared Studios, 46 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB

Cost: £15.00

More info & booking: https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

Oct 23

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Some pics from a fab workshop hosted by @homewerk.project for us earlier this year on Adventures in ChatGPT. This Saturday morning they are back with us hosting a ‘Creative Audio Workshop’ with radio and audio producer Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions, who’ll draw on his experience of creating award-winning audio for BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 4 and more, to give insights into the basics of recording, editing, and shaping audio into compelling listening. Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio. WORKSHOP DETAILS Event Date(s): Saturday 25th October Event Time: 10.00 am - 12.15pm Location: Blick Shared Studios, 46 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB Cost: £15.00 More info & booking: https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

A workshop I definitely want to sit in on! Audio content is such a powerful way to tell stories. Hoping to find new ways we can bring it into our projects at Blick. We’ve already seen the impact through past projects Small Town Big Dreams and Our Time is Now (https://blickstudios.org/our-time-is-now/

** DIGITAL BRUNCH WORKSHOP: CREATIVE AUDIO FOR BEGINNERS **

This Saturday morning in our Hill St studios as part of @homewerk.project, talented BBC radio producer Owen McFadden of @whyfiproductions will be sharing some of his secrets for audio creativity in this creative audio for beginners workshop.

Fresh from winning gold at the 2025 British Podcast Awards for a history podcast documentary on the Brighton Bomb, Owen is also the producer of The Ticket, BBC Radio Ulster`s most essential arts show.

Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Date: Saturday 25th October
Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast
Cost: £15.00

(price includes light refreshments)

Booking link below and in profile

https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

Oct 22

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A workshop I definitely want to sit in on! Audio content is such a powerful way to tell stories. Hoping to find new ways we can bring it into our projects at Blick. We’ve already seen the impact through past projects Small Town Big Dreams and Our Time is Now (https://blickstudios.org/our-time-is-now/ ** DIGITAL BRUNCH WORKSHOP: CREATIVE AUDIO FOR BEGINNERS ** This Saturday morning in our Hill St studios as part of @homewerk.project, talented BBC radio producer Owen McFadden of @whyfiproductions will be sharing some of his secrets for audio creativity in this creative audio for beginners workshop. Fresh from winning gold at the 2025 British Podcast Awards for a history podcast documentary on the Brighton Bomb, Owen is also the producer of The Ticket, BBC Radio Ulster's most essential arts show. Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio. WORKSHOP DETAILS Date: Saturday 25th October Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast Cost: £15.00 (price includes light refreshments) Booking link below and in profile https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

* * Next Weekend - Digital Brunch: Creative Audio for Beginners * *

Are you curious about how to bring stories to life through sound? In this session we’ll be joined by radio and audio producer Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions, who’ll draw on his experience of creating award-winning audio for BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 4 and more, to give insights into the basics of recording, editing, and shaping audio into compelling listening. Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio.

Workshop details
Date: Saturday 25th October
Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast
Cost: £15.00

For more information or to book your place visit the events page of our website (link below and in profile)

https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

Oct 19

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* * Next Weekend - Digital Brunch: Creative Audio for Beginners * * Are you curious about how to bring stories to life through sound? In this session we’ll be joined by radio and audio producer Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions, who’ll draw on his experience of creating award-winning audio for BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 4 and more, to give insights into the basics of recording, editing, and shaping audio into compelling listening. Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio. Workshop details Date: Saturday 25th October Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast Cost: £15.00 For more information or to book your place visit the events page of our website (link below and in profile) https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

Hard to believe it has been a year since our trip to Hong Kong to create the Design Your Life interactive design installation with Belfast Design Week as part of the British Council Hong Kong Spark Festival. Sadly no international travel this year, but lots of great projects coming up including more @belfastdesignwk projects as part of @irish_designweek in November. We will be sharing more details on these over the next few weeks!

Oct 17

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Hard to believe it has been a year since our trip to Hong Kong to create the Design Your Life interactive design installation with Belfast Design Week as part of the British Council Hong Kong Spark Festival. Sadly no international travel this year, but lots of great projects coming up including more @belfastdesignwk projects as part of @irish_designweek in November. We will be sharing more details on these over the next few weeks!

Last chance to book for tonight`s creative talk by Ciaran Crudden founder and creative director of The Last Brand creative agency

CREATIVE TALK DETAILS
Date: Wed 15th October
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Venue: Blick Hill St
Cost: Free

More info & booking (link below and in profile)

https://blickstudios.org/events/blick-creative-talk-ciaran-crudden-creative-director-of-the-last-brand/

Oct 15

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Last chance to book for tonight's creative talk by Ciaran Crudden founder and creative director of The Last Brand creative agency CREATIVE TALK DETAILS Date: Wed 15th October Time: 7pm - 8pm Venue: Blick Hill St Cost: Free More info & booking (link below and in profile) https://blickstudios.org/events/blick-creative-talk-ciaran-crudden-creative-director-of-the-last-brand/

Tonight Ciaran Crudden founder and creative director of The Last Brand is sharing his creative story with us at our creative talk. 

Ahead of his talk we have done a short interview with Ciaran which we have been sharing in bits over the last week or so. Here`s the full interview and you can also find it on the blog on our website!

We still have a couple of free tickets left for tonight which you can also sign up for on our website if you would like to join us!

https://blickstudios.org/events/blick-creative-talk-ciaran-crudden-creative-director-of-the-last-brand/

Oct 15

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Tonight Ciaran Crudden founder and creative director of The Last Brand is sharing his creative story with us at our creative talk.  Ahead of his talk we have done a short interview with Ciaran which we have been sharing in bits over the last week or so. Here's the full interview and you can also find it on the blog on our website! We still have a couple of free tickets left for tonight which you can also sign up for on our website if you would like to join us! https://blickstudios.org/events/blick-creative-talk-ciaran-crudden-creative-director-of-the-last-brand/

Our next Creative Talk is this Wednesday 15th October at 7pm in our Hill St studios with Ciaran Crudden founder and creative director of The Last Brand a creative studio committed to crafting brands that capture imaginations and inspire meaningful consumer interactions.

Ciaran is a senior creative with over 15 years’ experience across branding, experiential, art direction and motion design. His work focuses on uncovering the visual and verbal threads that connect and resonate with audiences. Known for bold ideas and thoughtful execution, Ciaran blends strategy with creativity to craft brand communications and experiences that are both distinctive and authentic.

In this talk, Ciaran will reflect on his creative journey, offering insights into different projects, valuable lessons learned, and the real-world experience of running an independent creative studio. You can find out more about Ciaran and see his work on his website The Last Brand https://www.thelastbrand.co.uk/

Here we are also sharing some examples of his design and branding work for the drinks industry. If you would like to come along to hear Ciaran share his creative story you can sign up for free on the events page of our website link below and in profile

CREATIVE TALK DETAILS

Date: Wed 15th October
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Venue: Blick Hill St
Cost: Free

More info & booking: https://blickstudios.org/events/blick-creative-talk-ciaran-crudden-creative-director-of-the-last-bra...

Oct 13

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Our next Creative Talk is this Wednesday 15th October at 7pm in our Hill St studios with Ciaran Crudden founder and creative director of The Last Brand a creative studio committed to crafting brands that capture imaginations and inspire meaningful consumer interactions. Ciaran is a senior creative with over 15 years’ experience across branding, experiential, art direction and motion design. His work focuses on uncovering the visual and verbal threads that connect and resonate with audiences. Known for bold ideas and thoughtful execution, Ciaran blends strategy with creativity to craft brand communications and experiences that are both distinctive and authentic. In this talk, Ciaran will reflect on his creative journey, offering insights into different projects, valuable lessons learned, and the real-world experience of running an independent creative studio. You can find out more about Ciaran and see his work on his website The Last Brand https://www.thelastbrand.co.uk/ Here we are also sharing some examples of his design and branding work for the drinks industry. If you would like to come along to hear Ciaran share his creative story you can sign up for free on the events page of our website link below and in profile CREATIVE TALK DETAILS Date: Wed 15th October Time: 7pm - 8pm Venue: Blick Hill St Cost: Free More info & booking: https://blickstudios.org/events/blick-creative-talk-ciaran-crudden-creative-director-of-the-last-bra...

In 2 weeks on Saturday 25th October!

* * Digital Brunch: Creative Audio for Beginners * *

Are you curious about how to bring stories to life through sound? In this session we’ll be joined by radio and audio producer Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions, who’ll draw on his experience of creating award-winning audio for BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 4 and more, to give insights into the basics of recording, editing, and shaping audio into compelling listening. Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio.

Workshop details
Date: Saturday 25th October
Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast
Cost: £15.00
For more information or to book your place visit:
https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

Oct 11

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In 2 weeks on Saturday 25th October! * * Digital Brunch: Creative Audio for Beginners * * Are you curious about how to bring stories to life through sound? In this session we’ll be joined by radio and audio producer Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions, who’ll draw on his experience of creating award-winning audio for BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 4 and more, to give insights into the basics of recording, editing, and shaping audio into compelling listening. Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio. Workshop details Date: Saturday 25th October Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast Cost: £15.00 For more information or to book your place visit: https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

On the final day of his interview with us ahead of his talk next Wed 15th October Ciaran shares with us how he copes on the days he doubts himself and his creative work

If you want to sign up for the talk just visit the events page of our website!

Oct 8

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On the final day of his interview with us ahead of his talk next Wed 15th October Ciaran shares with us how he copes on the days he doubts himself and his creative work If you want to sign up for the talk just visit the events page of our website!
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