A bold new creative initiative celebrating diversity, inclusion, and cross community connection through the power of the arts.
Arts Across the Genres (AATG) is an ambitious and inclusive new arts programme set to transform Belfast’s creative and community landscape. This initiative is backed by £695,744 in funding from Belfast City Council’s Belfast Local Community Action Plan, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Match-funding has been provided by the Executive Office in Northern Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development in Ireland. ​​​​​​​
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A bold new creative initiative celebrating diversity, inclusion, and cross community connection through the power of the arts.
Arts Across the Genres (AATG) is an ambitious and inclusive new arts programme set to transform Belfast’s creative and community landscape. This initiative is backed by £695,744 in funding from Belfast City Council’s Belfast Local Community Action Plan, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Match-funding has been provided by the Executive Office in Northern Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development in Ireland. ​​​​​​​
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The Arts Across the Genres initiative will harness the power of creativity to promote understanding, build bridges, and celebrate Belfast’s rich cultural tapestry through the arts. Arts Across the Genres will contribute to the implementation of the Thriving and Peaceful Communities theme under the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan.
Running from July 2025 to September 2027, Arts Across the Genres will bring together hundreds of participants across North, South, East, and West Belfast to engage in dynamic, collaborative projects spanning a wide range of artistic disciplines, including music, theatre, dance, visual and digital arts, creative writing, and filmmaking.
Designed to spark connection and encourage cross-community dialogue, the programme will feature:
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Four large-scale genre-based art projects involving 140 participants each, delivered in paired area groups (for example: East/West and North/South OR East/North and West/South).
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A fifth flagship project engaging 18 participants across the full two-year span, who will co-create a documentary film chronicling the journey and impact of the programme.
All projects will culminate in public showcases celebrating the talents, stories, and collective spirit of the people of Belfast.
MayWe Events Ltd will lead the delivery of the programme, collaborating with esteemed partners BEAM Creative Network and Giga Training, ensuring expert facilitation and deep community engagement at every stage.
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PROJECT 1: POLYPHONIC
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It’s Bold. It’s Ambitious. It’s Unifying. It’s Creative. It’s Epic,
And it’s Completely FREE.
An incredible arts adventure in music and performance, open to all ages from every corner of the city!
This is YOUR chance to be part of something unforgettable.
Beam Creative Network are beyond excited that recruitment is now open for ‘Polyphonic: Many Voices, One Dream’, funded by Belfast City Council’s Local Community Action Plan and supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), with match funding provided by the Executive Office in Northern Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development in Ireland.
From creative sessions and masterclasses … to exciting trips and workshops … to connecting with new people, creating new bonds and loads of fun along the way. You will work with Northern Ireland’s top professional artists led by Artistic Director Katie Richardson to co-create a massive public production to be showcased in the MAC theatre in March 2026.
This is more than just a project. It’s a transformative experience for all!
​If you, your group or club, your family, or anyone you know might be interested in getting involved, we’d love to hear from you.
Email kathryn@beamcreativenetwork.com for further information and we’ll send you more details!
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For more information on Belfast City Council’s PEACEPLUS Local Community Action plan, visit the
council website here
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For more information on PEACEPLUS, visit here