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No Space For Design Podcast

We hope everyone had a lovely July break and a chance to enjoy the good weather. We are back in the office this week and wanted to share this podcast series that we were very kindly invited by Agency of...
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Meet Our Community: Malone Resident Alanna Offield Seaside Books

I love reading and I love books, I also like to support local creatives and buy local and independent, so I was very excited this week to get to chat with our newest Blick resident Alanna to find out more...
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Creative Roundup: Nesta Creative Enterprise Toolkit, Video Game Support, Faculty Courses and more

Here is a roundup of some of our favourite things for creatives, upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration this week. INSPIRATION We are currently planning some updates and additions to our website including a resources section for creatives...
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Creative Roundup: Starving Artist Podcast, Free Online Lean Business Planner, Tech Nation Funding & Upcoming Events

Here is a roundup of some of our favourite things for creatives, upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration this week. INSPIRATION This week when doing some research for a new potential project I was pointed in the direction...
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Creative Roundup: Slow Business, Inspiration, Funding & Support & More

Here is a roundup of some of our favourite things for creatives, upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration this week. INSPIRATION Slow Business Movement - we are starting to plan our new programme of events, activities and support,...
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Meet our Community: Cotton Court Resident Emanuela Mae Agrini

This week we had a quick catchup with our newest Cotton Court resident creative freelancer Emanuela, who told us a bit about herself and her creative work   Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? Hey there! I...
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Creative Roundup 10th June

Here is a roundup of some of our favourite things for creatives, upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration this week.   INSPIRATION Belfast School of Art - part of the reason we have chosen to have studios in...
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Helena Lavery

Meet our Community: Yoga Teacher Helena Lavery

Blick is all about community, our creative residents and the wider creative community, but also the people who use our facilities for various different activities. Activities that help support Blick financially so that we can provide affordable workspace and run...
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Creative Roundup 30th May

We plan to regularly bring you some of our favourite things for NI creatives - upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration. INSPIRATION This week we're loving Belfast Photo Festival, particularly their Botanic Gardens Exhibit which is just near...
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Meet Our Community: Blick Founder Christine

Since covid we have been very busy with new residents and behind the scenes work in the studios. We are planning to pick things up again with more for the wider creative business community in Northern Ireland in coming months....
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Ronan Bowes – Solo Exhibition with Gallery 545

Ronan Bowes – Solo Exhibition ‘Decompression: Abstract Works on Paper’ Blick is delighted to support resident Francesca Biondi, director of Gallery 545 in her latest virtual exhibition. ‘Decompression’ features award-winning artist Ronan Bowes. This special solo exhibition presents for the...
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Story of Blick

The Story of Blick Shared Studios

FUTURE We now have approximately 70 businesses across our studios with 115 creatives working in our spaces. We are excited to continue our different creative adventures and projects and supporting creatives in Belfast. 2021 In 2021 we finished our Womenfolk...
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Artist feature – Rhea Hanlon

We are delighted to feature Rhea Hanlons artwork in our Malone Studios atrium where it takes pride of place in this sunny breakout space for residents and visitors to enjoy. Rhea is a freelance Illustrator and Animator and a recent...
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Dani McFerran top 100 female entrepreneur

Resident Dani McFerran celebrated as top 100 ƒ:Entrepreneur

Our resident Dani McFerran, founder of award winning Graphic Design studio Done & Dusted , was celebrated for her contribution to entrepreneurship at the House of Lords to mark International Women's Day. Inspirational female founders from across the UK gathered...
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Rosie McGurran 'Corners of Time' solo exhibition

Rosie McGurran ‘Corners of Time’ Solo Exhibition

Blick studios is delighted to host the Rosie McGurran 'Corners of Time' solo exhibition, curated by resident Francesca Biondi of Gallery 545. This exhibition features Rosie McGurran, Royal Ulster Academician and award-winning artist. It presents an extraordinary series of new...
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Holly Cowley

#MeetTheResident – Holly Cowley

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? Hiya! My name is Holly and I’m a 22-year-old Theatre graduate from the University of York. I moved to Belfast in September because I was ready for something new and far...
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Blick's Social Impact

Blick’s 2019-20 Social Impact

Over our 3 sites we supported over 64 small creative businesses to grow their business.   Over 96 businesses have benefited from our virtual business services.   Our workspace has an average of approximately 97% occupancy during this period.  ...
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Clever Ghost

Onwards and upwards for Clever Ghost

Hill Street residents Clever Ghost are moving onwards and upwards, moving to a new private studio on the Lisburn Road, where they can continue expanding their Graphic Design business. We caught up with Paul and Danni before they left and...
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Gillian Callan

#MeetTheResident – Gillian Callan

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? I am a documentary filmmaker working in both TV and theatrical feature documentaries. As a freelancer I tend to jump between directing and producing depending on the project and who I...
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Owen McFadden

#MeetTheResident – Owen McFadden

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? After more than two decades of creating content for BBC radio, I started my own audio production company last year - WhyFi Productions. I continue to make programmes for BBC Radio,...
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Spend local at Blick

Spend Local At Blick this Christmas

Here at Blick we aim to support and promote local creatives in Northern Ireland, and around Christmas, a number of our fantastic residents are crafting, painting and illustrating artwork that would make a perfect christmas gift for your loved ones....
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Ray Walsh

#Meettheresident – Ray Walsh

Tell us a bit about yourself and who you work for Hi, I’m Ray! I’m a Graphic Designer working remotely for a Design studio based in Birmingham. Any projects you’re currently working on? I’m working on a lot of promotional...
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Autumn

#Meettheresident – Autumn Aurelia

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? My business was essentially born from my lengthy battle with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. I'd been completely unable to leave the house alone for around eight years and was becoming increasingly...
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Lyndsay Walker

#Meettheresident – Lyndsay Walker

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? Hi, my name is Lyndsay Walker. I am a freelance presentation designer. I have been self employed for almost 20 years in various creative industries and have been working as a...
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Tom Mathews

#Meettheresident – Tom Mathews

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? I'm a digital artist and animator with a focus on video games and interactive software. I'm currently working with Level 91 Entertainment who are based here in Northern Ireland. Any projects...
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Eoin O'Shea

#Meettheresident – Eoin O’Shea

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? Hi I’m Eóin O’Shea and I am a Chartered Architectural Technologist. I run a CIAT Chartered Practice called PIM Smart where I specialise in 3D modelled technical layout designs with technical...
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New Team Member_Jenny Patterson

New Blick Team Member!

Introducing Jenny Patterson who has joined the Blick team to help with our social media, admin and virtual services. Currently a resident at our Cotton Court Studios, Jenny runs Jenny Eva Design, a Graphic Design and Illustration Studio that specialises...
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Aaron Hickland

#Meettheresident – Aaron Hickland

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? I graduated from Queen's University with a degree in Drama in 2014, and since then I've been working freelance as a performer, facilitator and writer. I trained as a clown in...
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Liam O'Neill

#Meettheresident – Liam O’Neill

A bit about myself & my business: I’m Liam O’Neill. I’ve spent the last 5 years working at Kaffe O, a Nordic inspired coffee brand with 5 shops throughout Belfast. In those 5 years I went from a full-time Barista...
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WEE NULS

#Meettheresident – WEE NULS

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? Hey! I’m Nuala, otherwise known as ‘WEE NULS’.  I’m a multi-disciplinary artist working in a variety of mediums including printmaking, digital illustration and spray paint. I create murals to brighten up...
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Ciaran Crudden

#Meettheresident – Ciaran Crudden

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? My name is Ciaran, I'm a graphic designer and filmmaker and I'm currently working on launching a small creative agency which will be called STIK Creative. I also run a small...
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New Project: Platform for Independent Businesses in Belfast

As a small local business, impacted like so many others over the last year we are really excited to have been working on this project with Belfast Design Week to celebrate and champion local independent businesses My Block is a...
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The Importance of Brand Identity with Scarlett Aubrey

Do you struggle with the fundamentals of creating a brand identity? We are excited to release a short video of a branding expert, Scarlett Aubrey as she breaks down the key concepts to cover when creating a brand identity. Scarlett...
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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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