27th June 2025

4 Chances To Change: Key Issues in NI Arts & Culture ​(and what we can do)

Join thrive for a day of discussion and creativity regarding the 4 key audience issues we've identified in the Arts & Culture Sector.

Our research has allowed us to identify 4 key issues in the arts and culture sector that require collaborative solutions. We're big advocates of the problem-solving power of the sector, so we we've put on this event to put our heads together, come up with solutions and set the wheels in motion towards the realistic changes this sector needs.​

We'll outline the opportunities for change we’ve spotted in recent data, before putting our heads together for discussion, creativity, and brainstorming next steps.​

We want this discussion to include all kinds of organisations from all across the sector – ticketed/non-ticketed organisations, any and all artforms, production companies and venues.​

Join us in the Black Box, Belfast on Friday 27th June to be part of this vital discussion. We'll provide lunch, teas and coffees.

This event is free but please register here.

Event Information

Join thrive for a day of discussion and creativity regarding the 4 key issues we've identified in the Arts & Culture Sector.

  • Date:

    Friday 27 June 2025

  • Time:

    10:00 - 16:00

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Venue:

    The Black Box 18-22 Hill Street Belfast BT1 2LA

  • Accessibility

    Please be aware there are cobblestones on Hill Street where we are located and throughout the Cathedral Quarter area.
    The nearest accessible parking at St Anne’s Cathedral can be found 0.2 miles away. Taxis are permitted to drop customers right outside the front door for business or access purposes.
    The Black Box has step-free access throughout the whole building from the street and has fitted accessible push button automatic doors.
    There are two accessible toilets in the venue. One located in the main venue space, which can be found 14.6304 metres from the front of the stage. One in The Green Room Bar/performance space which can be found 7.62 meters from the entrance. There isn't a changing place toilet in the venue but a changing place toilet can be found nearby at the University of Atypical and Belfast City Hall.

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