Frances Crook, co-convenor of the Commission on Political Power, leads a discussion about what needs to change about democracy in the UK.
20th March
1.00pm
Examing the challenges common to both regions and exploring how power sharing and government arrangements could be enhanced.
20th March
7.00pm
We’ve come a long way in Northern Ireland since the signing of The Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago.
20th March
7.00pm
Insight into online violence against women in N. Ireland, drawing on research on online violence against women and girls across all Four Nations.
20th March
7.00pm
How can Stormont’s spending power protect people and the planet?
21st March
1.00pm
Given everything that we know about climate change, is it possible to feel hopeful about the future?
21st March
7.30pm
Join Professor Jon Tonge as he discusses why there isn’t political stability in Northern Ireland.
22nd March
1.00pm
Publishing industry experts discuss the process of getting a book published.
22nd March
1.00pm
Normally recorded behind closed doors, Slugger TV will emerge from NvTv’s studio to record its March episode in front of a live audience in Accidental Theatre.
22nd March
4.30pm
Hear three Southerners who have made the North their home share their experiences of having crossed the border to live in the North.
22nd March
7.30pm
Join us for this panel discussion as we consider regeneration initiatives in Belfast and the results of the festival’s ‘Forgotten Spaces’ competition organised in association with Liminal Belfast.
22nd March
7.30pm
Award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce.
23rd March
1.00pm
Join this fun workshop with Paul Connolly, the charismatic front man and chief songwriter for The Wood Burning Savages.
23rd March
2.00pm
This café-style conversation will provide an opportunity to gather in a civic space for reflective conversation about various aspects of food and the food system.
23rd March
6.30pm
Approximately 400 army barracks built between 1690 and 1921 remain on the island of Ireland. A few are still in military use, but the story of this built heritage is largely forgotten.
23rd March
7.00pm
In this event five young people will pitch their ideas about what they would do if they were Minister for a Day.
23rd March
7.00pm
Award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch and her podcast pal, Pat Joyce examine the prospects of Scottish independence.
23rd March
8.00pm
This event is aimed at women of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in running in the upcoming local government election.
24th March
10.00am
A workshop with Involve UK looking at democracy as a site for creativity and imagination.
24th March
10.00am
Transference will begin with a workshop open to the public and practicing artists, looking at the transference of energy within group performance
24th March
11.00am
The 1998 Good Friday Agreement Referendum is lauded as an exemplar of a post-conflict settlement plebiscite — but was it really?
24th March
12.30pm
This event will bring together experts to address not only the systematic problems within the current planning system, but the practical steps that must be taken for reform.
24th March
12.30pm
Will the impacts of social media and the ‘algorithm’ on group identity, societal structures and democratic debate finally destroy the centre on which western democracies have maintained themselves?
24th March
1.00pm
Join Collaboration for Change for an interactive workshop with activists talking about their wide-ranging work in Community Wealth Building.
24th March
2.00pm
This event will feature a panel of local activists sharing their experience and guidance, to inspire a generation of future changemakers.
24th March
7.00pm
Gardeners, partners and the wider public are welcome for food and chat about the many benefits of growing food and what citizens need to take action to green their doorstep urban spaces.
25th March
10.00am
Come and meet the people behind some of the loveliest alley and guerrilla gardens in Belfast.
26th March
All Day
Join ‘Change the World in Song!’, singing to raise the rafters and spirits, and affirm values of peace and justice.
26th March
2.30pm
As we mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, it is time to ask: has it delivered for the next generation?
26th March
7.00pm