• The Black Box: Celebrating 10 Years at the Heart of Belfast Culture

    May 23, 2016 - By 

    Although initially intended as a mere short term project, over the past ten years, the Black Box has established itself as Belfast’s cultural hub, right at the centre of the thriving Cathedral Quarter. No other venue here dedicates itself to such a wide remit of music, comedy, theatre, film, art, literature and spoken word, both international and homegrown. As it celebrates its tenth birthday, it would seem fitting to recollect its most memorable events, but there are really too many to recall – though the staggering list of names who’ve passed through the venue’s doors include the likes of Tim…

  • Tease-o-Rama Valentine’s @ Black Box, Belfast

    February 20, 2016 - By 

    Couples and lovers gather in their masses outside the Black Box tonight for a very special Tease-O-Rama, Valentine’s Edition.  I myself sit n front of the stage and I can’t help but feel happy; everyone is buzzing with excitement. As the lights dim we are serenaded by lothario Tom Bones, Soup du Jour’s male friend – it is not, I repeat, not, Soup du Jour in a wig and suit. Our first act is introduced, Bugsy Devine (below). Bugsy bounces on to stage, a dream in red polka dots and Minnie Mouse ears. She is so expressive and every pose…

  • FUSED Electronica Weekender @ Black Box, Belfast

    June 8, 2015 - By 

    Presented by Moving on Music and curated by Phil Kieran, the first ever FUSED electronica weekender will take place at Belfast’s Black Box from June 11-13. Set to bring the very best electronic music to the Cathedral Quarter venue over three days, the inaugural line-up will bring together techno, electro pop, visuals and live elements, with performances from Grumbling Fur, Andrew Weatherall, Phil Kieran and Perc. Thursday, June 11: Grumbling Fur & Helena Hamilton Friday, June 12: Andrew Weatherall [All Night] Saturday, June 13: Phil Kieran [Live] & Perc [Perc Trax] & Koichi Go to the Moving on Music website for full information.  

  • Mr Scruff @ Black Box, Belfast

    June 1, 2015 - By 

    You might already be aware of this but Mr. Scruff AKA Andy Carthy is a bonafide hero.  Why shouldn’t he be?  The man has one of the most eclectic musical palettes around and the production/DJing skills to back it up – and then some.  That’s the reason (and always has been) why Carthy is such a huge draw for music lovers of all styles.  His last appearance in Belfast back in January was immense, and this time around, our expectations were obviously high.  It’s a treat, too, that he’s come back to play The Black Box for this visit.  Not…

  • Helen Keen: It Is Rocket Science! @ Black Box, Belfast

    March 10, 2015 - By 

    The next installment of Friday Salons at Belfast’s Black Box on Friday, March 20 will see Helen Keen present It’s Rocket Science!, a low budget, highly original look at the history and future of space travel. Featuring Space Nazis, Satanists and Aeronautical Engineers, the factually accurate and funny show – “featuring all the enormity of the universe, without any of the boring bits” – will take you on a whistlestop tour around the Great Brains who put monkeys, ladies, dogs and gentlemen into orbit. This live show has so far launched three award-winning, critically acclaimed series for BBC Radio 4. The…

  • A Guide to The Cathedral Quarter – Part I

    July 25, 2014 - By 

    Boasting over 200 free events to over 30,000 attendees, the sixth year of Culture Night Belfast is drawing near with much of the focus being directed towards the city’s stunning Cathedral Quarter, an area which prides itself on being at the heart of cultural locality in the city. Set to take place on Friday, September 19, the annual showcase – which calls itself “the city’s biggest, most colourful and inclusive cultural celebration” – will bring the quarter and it’s many established and makeshift venues to life. The annual Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, which celebrated its fifteenth year in early May, brought the very…