Who else is in our Gang?
We are a growing network of over 200 organisations across the cultural and commercial sectors in Northern Ireland. At our core, we’re a community for people who are curious, collaborative, and looking for fresh ideas and practical ways to do things better. Our members range from theatres and galleries to orchestras, festivals, dance companies, venues, creative producers, and independent makers. Alongside them are businesses of all shapes and sizes, from solo marketers and creative freelancers to professional services firms, major industry players, manufacturers and shopping centres.
Whether you’re leading a cultural organisation, growing a business, or working independently, you’ll find a network that is open, supportive, and full of opportunity.
Arts Members
Accidental Theatre is an independent arts organisation and venue that supports artists and communities in Belfast.
Allegri is an arts organisation based in the northwest of Ireland. They manage a ladies choir, a children’s choir, the Every Voice Festival and Orchestra Northwest.
The Alley Arts and Conference Centre is a state of the art theatre complex, art gallery and conference centre based in the heart of Strabane, County Tyrone.
An Carn: Carntogher Community Association delivers a range of initiatives aimed at creating a more prosperous & sustainable rural community.
An Droichead promotes the development of Irish language and culture through education, arts, family & community services and outreach work.
An tSnáthaid Mhór is an illustrated content studio that creates and publishes books, e-books, video and animation for children.
The Armagh Rhymers are a Irish folk theatre group, dedicated to preserving and performing the rich traditions of Irish mumming, storytelling, and music.
Armstrong Storytelling Trust is a charity set up to promote the art of storytelling, develop storytellers and preserve and enhance access to stories.
Arts Care brings the benefits of the arts into healthcare, social care, and community settings across Northern Ireland.
Association of Ulster Drama Festivals encourages amateur drama through promotion and co-ordination between Ulster Drama Festivals.
Ballyscullion Park Book Festival is a celebration of literature, music and art in the heart of Seamus Heaney country.
Bardic Theatre is a community theatre company and theatre school based in rural Donaghmore Co. Tyrone.
Beam Creative Network creates and delivers bespoke and interactive learning experiences through the arts.
Beat Carnival create carnival arts, organise and produce performances, train and develop artists and encourage community participation and ambition.
The Belfast Ensemble is a pioneering force in cross-disciplinary theatre, seamlessly uniting music, theatre, and visual storytelling for audiences in NI.
Belfast Exposed is Northern Ireland's leading photographic centre, with a mission to enrich people's lives through photography.
Belfast Film Festival presents an exciting year-round film culture including its Spring festival, Summer Events and Outreach Programme.
Belfast International Arts Festival is an annual festival featuring the very best international and homegrown artists in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature and film.
Belfast Music Society is Northern Ireland’s longest-standing promoter of classical chamber music.
Belfast Philharmonic Society was established in 1874 and is proud to include a symphonic choir and 6 choirs for children and young people.
Belfast Photo Festival Belfast Photo Festival is the largest annual photography festival in the UK and Ireland.
Belfast Print Workshop is a city-centre print studio located in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.
Belfast TradFest is a flagship celebration of traditional music, song and dance & Ireland's fastest growing summer school of traditional music.
Belvoir Players Amateur Dramatic Society is a leading NI theatre company based in Belvoir Studio Belfast.
Big Telly Theatre Company bring world class theatre to small communities in Northern Ireland, bringing their voices to the world stage.
The Black Box is a performance and arts venue with music, theatre, comedy, film, visual art, circus, cabaret and a bar.
Booktastic creates dynamic, interactive book festivals that bring books to life, putting children at the heart of programming and giving them the power to create their own reading journey.
BookTrust is a children’s reading charity that makes a positive impact on children, families and local communities.
Bounce Culture is a team of creative industry facilitators passionate about empowering people to connect with activities that encourage happiness daily, increasing productivity.
Brassneck Theatre Company is based in Belfast and focuses on the development of new writing from its firm West Belfast roots addressing themes of identity, history
Bruiser Theatre Company is Northern Ireland's foremost physical theatre company, producing high quality theatre that excites, engages and inspires audiences.
c21 is a Northern Irish touring theatre company that champions new stories with an eye to international audiences and festivals
Cahoots is a Belfast based theatre company producing boldly innovative work for children and their families at home and across the globe.
Camerata Ireland aims to bring together the finest musicians from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to perform at home and internationally.
Catalyst Arts is Belfast's leading artist-led space, offering opportunities, support, and community for emerging and established artists.
The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival and Out To Lunch are annual festivals of music, comedy, theatre, art and literature.
Centre Stage is Northern Ireland’s premier touring theatre company. They are theatrical specialists that provide a range of activities in NI and on tour.
The Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School, celebrates the music of Charles Wood and seeks to give singers and musicians an opportunity to perform and develop their talents.
The City of Derry International Choir Festival is the only international choir festival of its kind in the UK. From community choral trails to concert halls, the festival brings music, atmosphere and energy right across the city.
Commedia of Errors Theatre Company creates work that challenges the norm, bringing live performance to unexpected places and making theatre accessible to all.
Craft NI is the sector-lead body for the promotion and development of the design-led contemporary craft industry in Northern Ireland.
Creative Exchange Artist Studios is located within the Portview Mill in East Belfast and is a community of artists, working side-by-side in an environment that encourages and inspires growth.
The Crescent is a vibrant and welcoming Arts Centre based in South Belfast where everyone can experience the power of the arts and develop their creativity.
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin is an award-winning Irish language, arts and cultural centre in Derry City. Home to a number of exciting creative initiatives.
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich is an Irish language cultural centre, located on the Falls Road, Belfast. They have a programme of visual art exhibitions, lectures, educational activities for children, concerts and events.
Digital Arts Studios is a not-for-profit, charity operating a shared studio space in Belfast City Centre, promoting the convergence of art and technology and engagement with digital arts.
Daisy Chain INC is a creative consultancy reimagining spaces through people & culture.
DU Dance (NI) is Northern Ireland’s only dedicated dance development company. Inspiring, connecting and challenging young people through dance.
Dumbworld is a multidisciplinary, creative production company working across performance, digital, installation and film.
The Duncairn is a shared spaced arts venue situated in North Belfast. Specialising in live folk, acoustic and traditional Irish music.
EastSide Arts aims to create an east Belfast that is a thriving cultural hub; where the arts are valued, creativity is for everyone and people are connected with each other and the wider world.
The Enniskillen Annual Drama Festival is a celebration of the best of amateur drama staged over nine nights in the Ardhowen Theatre.
Fighting Words NI is a Northern Ireland-based youth charity dedicated to empowering children and young people aged 6-18 through the transformative power of creative writing.
The Golden Thread Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It hosts contemporary art exhibitions by a mix of Northern Irish and international artists, alongside workshops, artist talks, events and community outreach.
Groundwork NI takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.
Hard Rain is a world class group of musicians based in Belfast, dedicated to the performance of modern and contemporary music.
Hambly & Hambly are a visual art gallery and multi-purpose cultural space in Enniskillen. They promote the best in Irish Art and culture and have a strong international reach.
High Points Youth Ballet offers professional training and performance opportunities for aspiring dancers aged 8-18 in Belfast.
HomeBawn Ltd, established by Mid Ulster District Council, oversees the governance and operations of the Seamus Heaney HomePlace and the Bellaghy Bawn Writers’ Residency.
Household is a collectively-led organisation that supports the production of high quality art that connects people and place.
In Your Space Circus (IYSC) is a Derry-based Circus School and Street Theatre producing Company with a mission to ignite the imagination and transform lives and communities.
Imagine! Is Belfast’s annual festival of ideas & politics: discussions, workshops, exhibitions, film, humour, lectures, talks, music, theatre and more.
Jazzlife Alliance is a talent development organisation based in Northern Ireland under the artistic direction of internationally-acclaimed, MOBO Award nominated jazz musician David Lyttle.
The John Hewitt Society is an Arts, Literature and Cultural Organisation that is inspired by the ideas and ideals of the poet, John Hewitt.
Kabosh is a leading independent theatre company which has developed a reputation for addressing the legacy of conflict, creating quality cultural tourism products, animating heritage sites and touring across the world.
Libraries NI is a regional body responsible for the public library service in N.Ireland. Membership is free and provides access to books, events and more.
The Linen Hall is the oldest library in Belfast, promoting the pursuit of knowledge and preserving our world-renowned collections.
Live Music Now creates inclusive, measurable social impact through music. Their work enhances quality of life, health and well-being, and promotes equity of opportunity by recognising the creative potential of every individual.
The Lyric Theatre is Belfast's much-loved creative hub for theatre making and is a shared civic space for artists and audiences alike.
The MAC is a world-class venue in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter which is home to all kinds of exhibitions, theatre performances, experimental works and endless goings-on.
Maiden Voyage is an artist-led commissioning company offering discoveries in dance with, by, and for, artists, audiences, and participants.
Maritime Belfast Trust is a registered charity, set up to educate the public on Belfast's industrial and maritime heritage, past, present and future.
Millennium Court aims to create a space which links people, communities and businesses, within the centre of Portadown.
Millennium Forum Theatre & Conference Centre is an award-winning theatre and conference centre in Derry/Londonderry, hosting diverse performances with fully accessible facilities and dynamic creative learning projects.
Moving on Music is the leading promoter of jazz, folk, roots, traditional, classical and ‘other’ music in NI. They provide an eclectic mix of music and education services for the entire community.
The National Youth Choir of Northern Ireland provides talented singers aged 8–25, with the opportunity to sing together at the highest possible standard, while receiving training from leading choral and vocal practitioners.
The Naughton Gallery at Queens is a leading visual arts destination. Amplifying voices and perspectives from around the world, it also serves as a vibrant cultural hub for the local and academic communities to engage with contemporary art.
Newry Chamber Music provides exceptional quality, professional chamber music concerts and cross arts events as well as educational work and performances in care homes and schools.
New Lodge Arts is a thriving community arts organisation based in North Belfast.
New Gate Arts & Culture Centre is a vibrant arts venue and facility in the heart of Londonderry. They provide a range of cultural and creative learning programmes and events throughout the year.
Mental Health Arts NI (MHANI) aim to challenge the stigma about mental health, empowering and celebrating creativity, with compassion and dignity across communities.
NI Science Festival celebrates the wonders of science, technology, engineering, the arts and maths through a vibrant programme of events each February across Northern Ireland.
North Belfast Youth Choir is an award-winning, interdenominational choir. It provides a unique platform for young people drawn from schools across communities in North Belfast, to nurture and showcase their talents.
Northern Ireland Piping & Drumming School The Northern Ireland Piping and Drumming School provides inclusive, high-quality music education to students of all ages and skill levels.
The Oh Yeah Music Centre is Northern Ireland’s dedicated hub for music. They champion, support, and showcase the diverse and incredible talent of NI, right from the heart of Belfast.
Opens Arts is an arts disability charity, who work with disabled people across a range of art forms.
Open House Festival is a music and arts festival that takes place each summer in venues throughout Bangor. They also run a year round music and arts programme in the Court House, their permanent home.
PS² = Paragon Studios x Project Space. We are an artist-led organisation, connecting art and society, based in Belfast.
Place to Wonder make immersive storytelling and theatre for children and their grownups, designed to lower anxiety and increase wellbeing and connection.
Platform Arts is an artist-led studio group and contemporary art gallery based in Belfast. Their role is to actively promote creative expression, presentation, and access to contemporary art practice.
Playhouse Derry is a thriving arts centre in Derry-Londonderry. Theatre, workshops, classes to anyone tapping into their creative side.
Portico of Ards is a charity that raise funds to deliver arts and music events that benefit performers, volunteers, audiences from near and far and local businesses.
Prime Cut Productions is at the forefront of contemporary international theatre across the island of Ireland. They have a reputation for producing critically acclaimed professional theatre, that challenges, inspires, entertains and enthrals.
Queen Street Studios is a provider of affordable studios and exhibition space, currently based at The Arches Centre in East Belfast.
Queen’s Film Theatre is a unique cultural venue with over 50 years of experience of bringing a high quality film experience to Belfast audiences.
R-Space Gallery hosts Contemporary Visual Art and Craft exhibitions, provides Public Engagement Programmes and initiates Heritage Projects in the heart of Lisburn City.
Rainbow Factory School of Performing Arts holds weekly dance & drama classes for young people aged 9-25 years old.
Replay Theatre Company’s purpose is to create world class theatre especially for young audiences, because it is every child’s human right to have their lives enriched through the arts
the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts is the largest and longest-established body of practicing visual artists in Northern Ireland. The Academy is dedicated to advancing public education through the promotion and exhibition of fine and applied arts.
Seacourt Print Workshop is an artist led community which aims to share the magic of printmaking and preserve, promote and advance the artform.
The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s is a landmark building that honours the legacy of Seamus Heaney and looks ahead to the future of poetry and creative writing on the island of Ireland.
Sestina Music has a reputation for excellence and authenticity, with a particular focus on the performance of early music as well as a fresh and innovative approach to programming, both early and contemporary.
Sole Purpose Productions are a multi award winning theatre company set up to use the discourse of imagination to investigate and illuminate social and public issues
A quarterly contemporary photography magazine featuring portfolios and interviews, news, exhibition and book reviews.
Stage Beyond is an award-winning Theatre Company empowering adults with learning disabilities. They offer professional arts training in a variety of disciplines, to encourage self-esteem, sociability and life skills.
Stendhal Festival is Northern Ireland’s longest running Independent outdoor Music and arts Festival.
Strand Arts Centre is Belfast's Oldest Cinema est. 1935 and a live entertainment venue.
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