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Hubs As Hosts British Council Creative Hubs Tour

Last week I was fortunate to take part in a Creative Hub tour with the British Council that brought together different UK and Southern African Creative Hubs. To share skills, knowledge and learn from each other and a series of...
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Let’s Build a Cardboard City Big Design Day Out Exhibition

During the Big Design Day Out event at Belfast Design Week  on Saturday 9th November we hosted many different design workshops to get children and adults engaged with design. One of those was Let's Make A Cardboard City with Thread...
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Belfast Design Week – Big Design Day Out Recap

It is crazy to think that a month has already passed by since Belfast Design Week. It was an amazing experience and it was so beautiful to see all of the preparation of all the 90+ events come into fruition....
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Belfast Design Week – Closing Party 9.11.19

Belfast Design Week, Creating A Space & Matter Market came together to curate a special  night for Belfast Design Week closing party. The aim of the event was to bring everyone together that had taken part over Design Week ,...
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The Time is Now // Womenfolk 5.11.19

On the 5th of November, we had a fantastic event in collaboration with Womenfolk & Creating A Space where we had an interactive panel discussion with 4 women in the design industry in Belfast. Donna Collins from Dot Projects Roisin...
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Share 6 – POWER 4.11.19

On the 4th November 2019, we were joined by 6 amazing speakers from different creative industries that spoke on the theme of 'POWER'. The theme for this year is ‘POWER’ and the word has its intricacies have so much sway...
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Top Tips with The Bearded Candle Makers : Instagram for Your Creative Start-up 2019

On the 4th of November, ‘Blick Academy : Instagram for your creative start- up’ kicked off the first evening event for Belfast Design Week. The hour talk was given by Michael from the Bearded Candle Makers who is a local...
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Blick Trip to Tbilisi Georgia

This blog is by Blick founder Christine I was delighted to be invited by the British Council to speak at the Creative Industries Youth Forum in Tbilisi Georgia in October. To share my experiences of starting and running a creative...
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#MeetTheResident – Naomhán O’Connor

We caught up with one of our newest residents Naomhán O’Connor who has recently joined our Hill Street Blick Shared Studios. Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? I'm a freelance digital marketer, with a background in filmmaking....
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#MeetTheResident – Francesca Biondi

We caught up with Blick Cotton Court resident Francesca Biondi about her business Gallery 545 and new pop-up exhibition in Sea Holly gallery which is on until 26th September Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? I am...
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Ronan Lunney – Farewell Blog

We caught up with Ronan Lunney who has recently left being a Blick Resident after being with us for 5 Years. We interviewed him on his time at Blick, what he has learnt in business and how Blick has been...
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#MeetTheResident – Joe Laverty

We got to catch up with our Hill Street resident Joe Laverty who is an Irish architectural & portrait photographer, based in Belfast. He told us about his current projects and tips on how to stay inspired! Tell us a...
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SME’s Survival – Unlocking Your Potential

Image credit: Green Chamelon We caught up with Elizabeth Meehan from our Blick Cotton Court studios and founded coffeenosugar .  They are a service designer whose work helps businesses identify the gap between the service they work hard to deliver...
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A Tiny History – by Karishma Kusurkar

We caught up with Blick resident karishma Kusurkar to interview her about the launch of her new project titled  'A TINY HISTORY' which is launching on the 23rd of August. She will be having a launch at The Duncairn in...
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11 years lessons blog 3

This Blog is by Blick founder Christine and is the third in the series of the biggest/most important lessons we have learnt over the last 11 years of being in business since Christine started Blick in 2008. Know Your Values...
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#MeetTheResident – Gemma O’Neill

Gemma O'Neill is an Illustrator and Author based in Belfast and Blick Resident of Hill Street Studios. Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? My name is Gemma O’Neill and I’m an Illustrator/Author. I graduated from Falmouth University...
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#MeetTheResident – Clever Ghost

Paul Boal the Creative Director at Clever Ghost, a brand & design studio, Blick Resident of  Hill St Blick Studios. Tell us a bit about yourself and your business Clever Ghost? Hi, I'm Paul the Creative Director at Clever Ghost,...
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#MeetTheResident – Forever Social

Meet Matt and Abby, Blick Residents of Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road. They are the founders of https://www.forever-social.co.uk/, A Wedding photography & cinematography company. Tell us a bit about yourself and your business Forever Social? Forever Social started out in...
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11 year lessons blog 2

This Blog is by Blick founder Christine and is the second in the series of the biggest/most important lessons we have learnt over the last 11 years of being in business since Christine started Blick in 2008. Find your tribe ...
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#TopTips: Financial Resources

As a small company or a freelancer with simple accounts and financial structure it often makes sense to look after your own finances, though I know people can be intimidated at the thought and don’t know where to start. There...
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#TopTips: LinkedIn for Creatives

On 23rd May we hosting a LinkedIn for creatives workshop facilitated by Alistair Cameron from Startacus. Here are some of the main things we learnt. About LinkedIn LinkedIn is the largest professional network in the world with more than 610...
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An Interview with Jessica Fok

We caught up with Jessica Fok, Blick Resident and one of Belfast Design Week’s volunteers to chat about the upcoming event PRESENT: Paul Ryding taking place at Root & Branch’s Roastery on Saturday 8th June.   Tell us a bit...
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Belfast Design Week Cathedral Quarter Design Tour

We were delighted to be involved last Saturday with Belfast Design Week with organising a Design tour for AC Marriott Hotels. The Design Tour was for a group of international design media that had been invited to Belfast for the...
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LinkedIn for Your Creative Startup: An Interview with Alastair Cameron

Alastair Cameron is the Co-Founder of online startup focused platform Startacus, the Head of Startup Programmes at Digital DNA HQ, a Maserati 100 awardee and a freelance trainer. Having bootstrapped Startacus from a Startup, the team has grown a substantial...
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New Exhibition: Refugees Welcome T-Shirt Challenge

At Belfast Design Week 2017, Refugees Welcome NI joined forces with Belfast Design Week for the Refugees Welcome T-Shirt Challenge, with a number of local designers joining us for a workshop where they created their own ‘refugees welcome’ t-shirts. The...
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#TopTips: Setting up a Website for Your Creative Business

On Tuesday 2nd April we hosted a workshop on ‘Setting up a Website for your Creative Business’ kindly facilitated by Lizi Daley head of web at Kaizen Brand Evolution. It was a fantastic workshop with loads of really useful information,...
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An Interview with Dillon Osborne

We caught up with 'Content Creator' Dillon Osborne  to pick his brains ahead of our latest Faculty course 'the Rise of the Mobile Content Creator' which he is facilitating starting Tuesday 30th April.   Tell us a bit about yourself...
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11 Year Lessons Blog 1

Last year was so busy for us we missed our 10-year anniversary/birthday celebrations. This year instead we plan to celebrate our survival and journey over the past 11 years. Including through a series of blogs on 11 of the most...
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#TopTops: Financial Planning for Creatives

On 27th March we hosted an event on financial planning for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, small business owners and start-ups Here are our key lessons from the event: Put aside a small amount of money on a monthly basis for rainy...
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Finalist: ‘Best Creative Business’

Finally got ourselves organised to apply for an award and our super excited to be a finalist as "Best Creative Business Category" sponsored by Destination CQ in this years Belfast Chamber Belfast Business Awards alongside some great company - Kaizen Brand Evolution - Cinemagic...
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Self-care for Creative Entrepreneurs: Sleep

Friday was national world sleep day which got me thinking and inspired me to write a blog as sleep is something that I have been working on personally and is something I think is so important for creative entrepreneurs. Everyone...
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#MeetTheResident – Will Thornton – Thornton Architecture Studio

Meet Will Thornton, a resident of Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road. He is the founder of Thornton Architecture Studio. What do you do at Thornton Architecture Studio? "I specialise in domestic and small commercial architecture, particularly helping clients to try...
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ten financial commandments

Our Ten (Financial Commandments)… for the self-employed creative… with Compass Financial Associates

­­Compass Financial Associates, The Ten (Financial) Commandments… for the self-employed creative… We’ve been financial planners for over twenty years, so we like to think we’ve gotten quite good at it. Over those twenty years, we’ve built great relationships with people...
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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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