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Dear friends and colleagues,

As some of us return to our offices this week, they are not quite the same places we left behind a few months ago. Where there was previously a constant buzz as we worked together, now the office is much quieter with only the sound of air conditioning and a few socially-distanced colleagues and of course the smell of hand sanitiser proving that we are following the new rules! Nevertheless, as we slowly and gradually exit from the world of zoom calls, online cook-alongs and quizzes not to mention the endless eating and drinking cups of tea, we are not ready to leave behind sharing virtual Northern Ireland with our friends and colleagues in Brussels and beyond. So we are very excited to present our favourite picks of Northern Ireland’s arts and culture, food and music.

Enjoy, stay safe and we look forward to hearing from you.

Danielle & Julia, Events and Policy Assistants

Keeping up with Kabosh

Kabosh Theatre Group who you will remember from their impressive performance of ‘Green & Blue’ at the BOZAR in 2019, share regular videos, stories and activities on their News page. It features tutorials for the entire family to get creative on your phone, as well as updates on long-term Kabosh projects in collaboration with the Arts Council NI and information about upcoming tour dates and the latest news on the groups’ activities.
Keeping up with Kabosh

Molly and the Shutdown

Andrew Whitson, another familiar face to our Brussels Office is providing literary entertainment. The Belfast-born illustrator joined forces with author Malachy Doyle, producing the children’s book ‘Molly and the Shutdown’. It is available for free in three languages and humorously deals with our current situation in a positive and light-hearted way. You can also watch it being read on the Book Trust’s YouTube channel.
Molly and the Shutdown

Ranfurly House Sessions

Dungannon’s Hill of The O’Neill Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre host music sessions with performances from some of the finest Northern Ireland Musicians and singers. This session features the award winning Blackwater Céilí Band who will bring their music to the centre’s Facebook page and Youtube Channel. Tune in on Sunday 14th June at 10pm for what promises to be a lively performance of music and song.
Ranfurly House Sessions

Bushmills Banquet

This years’ Bushmill’s Banquet, which is part of the Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival, is going online! Local businesses and producers who trade at the festival will come together to create a ‘virtual experience’ in celebration of the quality food and drink available in Bushmills and the surrounding area. The event will include cooking demonstrations, live music and the chance to meet local producers. The Bushmills Banquet will broadcast on Causeway Coast Community Facebook page on Friday 12th June at 8pm.
Bushmills Banquet

Enjoy Good Vibrations

The Lyric Theatre brings the spirit of punk to your living room with their online performance of their hit theatre production of ‘Good Vibrations’. From Wednesday 17th June at 9pm their production is available for free and online for 24 hours. Make sure to tune in to know more about Northern Ireland’s iconic music scene largely influenced by DJ and music lover Terri Hooley.
Enjoy Good Vibrations