Lucy Caldwell and Paul McVeigh with the Launch of The 32
Two leading authors who have championed working class writers discuss how to overcome the challenges to get into print.
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Anything But Steady
Join Professor Pete Shirlow in conversation with Harvard’s Dr Ofrit Liviatan for the launch of her debut novel “Anything But Steady”.
Myth versus Reality: The life of Nick Cave with Mark Mordue
Mark Mordue reads from his biography of renowned Australian rock musician Nick Cave and discusses the artist’s life and art.
The rites of women from opposite ends of the earth
8-minute readings from local women and poet counterparts from across the world.
Michael Ignatieff in conversation with William Crawley
The internationally renowned historian of ideas will discuss his new book On Consolation about great figures in history facing tragedies.
Tarlach’s Way
Brendan Nellis celebrates his brother’s full and active life, and his activism for justice and equality.
Peace Wall Stories: Artist’s Talk
Join Stephen on a tour of the installation and hear from some of the local people who have taken part in the exhibition.
Punk – Purity – Privilege
From 80s Belfast punk to contemporary Colombian folk, this talk by Gareth Gordon attempts to understand the privileges of being ‘other’ on both sides of the Atlantic.
New media, propaganda and disinformation; from Syria to Ukraine
Belfast-born journalist and war reporter James Harkin talks about the difficulties involved in contemporary warzone reporting.
Limin-Alley N:E:W
Six artists have been selected to bring installations, artworks and imaginative new ideas to residential alleyways in the North, East and West of the city.