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As part of #BelfastLearningFestival come & find out what it's like to be part of a 'Carnival Band' with BEATnDrum Samba Band This is a FREE event and you can reserve your spot (spaces limited) by emailing [email protected] You'll definitely leave with a smile on your face!

Our Siren Song: Art Making Walks 🌊 📌Sat 5th April: Cloughey -collect objects to make an artistic assembly or a print. 📌Tues 8th April: Groomsport-make windmills, paper birds, boats, lighthouses to assemble into a beach scene. All the info here: bit.ly/artmakingwalks

Art Skills Workshops - as part of our Future Leaders Initiative, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund two of our young people, Brad and Sam, have organised workshops to provide other young artists the opportunity to learn new skills. Sign up for free here: bit.ly/artskillsworks…

Don't miss a thing in the lead up to Our Siren Song Festival, 13 to 17 May🌊 Join our mailing list to stay up-to-date with everything we have planned. Sign up here: bit.ly/OSSmailinglist Part of Beach of Dreams, a UK-wide coastal arts festival in May 2025.

'Our Siren Song' a 'Beach of Dreams' Northern Ireland Commission created by Beat Carnival on the Ards Peninsula will take place on Millisle Beach, 17th May '25. Music Lead : Anne Harper Lead Artist: Stephen Beggs. ArdsandNorthDown Arts Council of Northern Ireland instagram.com/reel/DIReiZdNH…

Open invitation to sing in the Big Beach Choir at Our Siren Song premiere, Millisle Beach on Saturday 17th May. Open rehearsal takes place on Friday 25th April at St Patrick's Church of Ireland, Millisle with music lead and composer, Anne Harper.

We had a joyful day of team building and celebrations for Valerie’s Birthday! Big thanks to Beat Carnival for the brilliant drumming session. Drumroll...

How can creativity drive climate action? Join a virtual discussion on Wed 23rd April, 5pm to hear from an expert panel as they discuss Northern Ireland's dynamic and innovative responses to the climate emergency. Book for free here: bit.ly/creativerespon…

Come join the choir for Our Siren Song. Open rehearsal takes place this Fri (7-8.30pm, St Patrick's Church of Ireland, Millisle), where you will get the opportunity to learn the new song. The song will premiere at Our Siren Song Festival on Sat 17th May at Millisle Beach.

Join us this evening for a virtual conversation on NI’s creative responses to the Climate Emergency. Expect bold ideas and ground-breaking strategies as our panellists reflect on current creative campaigns -Wed 23rd April, 5-6pm -Book for free here: bit.ly/creativerespon…

Walking Tour at Corrog Wood. Join Greg Sachno to explore how our native woodlands have long been spaces of refuge, resistance, and radical thought—from ancient druids to modern climate activists. Friday 2nd May, 6.30-8pm Corrog Wood, Portaferry Book: bit.ly/rootsofresista…

Join us and make your very own 3D willow fish! Your fabulous fish can join the shoal swimming through the streets at Our Siren Song parade on the 17th May. When: Thursday 1st May, 2-4pm Where: Portaferry Market House Email: [email protected] for more info

Beach of Dreams- Our Siren Song Festival has officially launched! Read the full press release and find out more about the programme from our website: beatcarnival.com/our-siren-song ArdsandNorthDown Arts Council of Northern Ireland The National Lottery Community Fund

Our Siren Song: Portaferry & Strangford Day 1: Tuesday 13th May | 2:30–7:30pm #OurSirenSong #BeachOfDreams

Tune in to Radio Ulster 'Your Place and Mine' tomorrow morning between 8am and 9am to hear all about Our Siren Song Festival (13th - 17th May) from our Director, David Boyd 🎙 #OurSirenSong #BeachOfDreams

Our Siren Song: Cloughey - Portavogie Day 2: Wednesday 14th May | 2:30–7:00pm #OurSirenSong #BeachOfDreams

Our Siren Song: Ballyhalbert - Ballywalter Day 3 Thursday 15th May | 1:00–4.30pm

Our Siren Song Coastal Festival starts tomorrow! 🌊 Join our Siren on her journey along the Ards Peninsula from 13-17 May and enjoy guided walks, coastal rows, ecology consideration and community celebration. Full programme here: beatcarnival.com/our-siren-song…

Our Director, David Boyd, ahead of his retirement, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Loretto as the new Chief Executive-Artistic Director. Andrew is currently Director of Hat Fair and Playmakers, one of the UK's longest running festivals of Outdoor Arts.

Our Siren Song Festival Finale is tomorrow! Come along to Millisle, enjoy all the activities on offer (music, coastal rowing, art workshops, music) and find out more about the stories we have been collecting for the past several months