Arts & Culture

Belfast is becoming a hub of flourishing independent Coffee shops, but what is driving this sudden coffee shop boom in Belfast, and why does it matter?

With another Jane Austen adaptation newly released and many more in the works, Ellie Somers tackles the question, do we really need anymore Austen?

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival is running for its 26th year offering a massive rango music, art and culture. Emma Ferguson highlights the must-sees of this years lineup.

Does Ireland have a new it boy? Following in the footsteps of Paul Mescal and Anthony Boyle, Dónal Finn is lined up as the newest it boy export of Ireland.

Food influencers have long been at the center of social media. Caoimhe McCloskey discusses their relevance and impact on the Belfast food scene.

Bridgerton is one of Netflix's biggest shows but that does not mean it escapes criticism. Katie Ward adresses the backlash to the Season 5 annoucement.

Grace Poynton reviews one of the UK and Ireland's most exciting upcoming bands Keo for their gig at the Oh Yeah Music Centre.

Cassie Connolly reports on QUB's fashion event of the year; and this year, it's bigger, better and more charitable than ever.

Emma Ferguson comments in the best and worst moments of the 2026 Oscars ceremony including some fashion faux pas.

After almost 30 years Tracey Emin has installed her iconic artwork 'My Bed' once again, but what if any signifiance does that have for queen's student? Ana Lazarut discusses the impact and ideas of Emin in modern Belfast.

Grace Allen investigates how a £25 loophole reshaped access to Leslie Odom Jr.’s West End debut in Hamilton, turning ticket buying into a system that not everyone could beat.

The lead up to this years Oscars were filled with controversy nominees faced a handful of accusations about previous statements. Now the Oscars have passed Ellie Somers highlights what these controverises tell us about modern Hollywood and the state of Oscars season itself.

The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, or ‘All-Ireland music festival’, is set to return to Belfast in 2027 for the second year in a row, sure to bring culture, atmosphere and an abundance of tourism to the city.  Chloe Henderson talks everything about this exciting event.

Ana Lazarut wants to be Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, but is "not her, I cannot look like her because I look like me, and most of all, I cannot dress like her because she was filthy rich."

Georgia Glennie reports on the profound disappointment of the SSE Arena's K-pop event and expands on a critique of media consumption among today's youth.

Bridgerton is back but is it better than ever? Caoimhe McCloskey describes the new season as a "fairytale full of love, loss and occasional laughs."

With A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Katie Ward analyses the continuing relationship between Game of Thrones and the Northern Irish TV industry.

Declan Boyle-Shields reflects on the controversial 2026 BAFTAs and celebratory IFTAs ceremonies.

What better way to spend reading week than on a European city break! Dáire McConville agrees and spent his reading week in Amsterdam, a city known for its liberal attitude. On a walking tour of the infamous city Dáire found out how the city came to be and why it is the way we think of it today.

Jeff Buckley's album 'Grace' is viewed by many as one of the greatest albums of all time. However, as infamous as his music is his early death. Director Amy Berg's new film covers a sentimental and personal look at the man behind the music. Emma Ferguson gives her thoughts on the new movie 'It's Never Over.'

The most talked about film of the year so far is most certainly "Wuthering Heights." Is the 'interpretation' a crime to the original work or a subverisve take on the classic novel? Read Ellie Somers thoughts on the controversial movie.

The opening of Sephora in Belfast created a massive online moment and a massive turnout for the opening event. Grace Poynton believes local influencers played a massive role in bringing the major brand to Belfast and pulling in the crowd as well.

Olivia Dean's first Grammy win should have been a moment of pure joy and celebration however it has been derailed online accusations of Dean peddling a 'trad wife' agenda. The question is why is Dean being targeted and why now? Chloe Henderson gives her thoughts.

What does Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show mean for Belfast? At first glance it may be difficult to see the links but they are definetly there. Ana Lazarut discusses what she feels the links are and why Bad Bunny's message of love and unity is stronger than his opposition's hate.

World-renowned playwright and screenwriter Lisa McGee has held the premiere of her brand new Netflix show ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’ in Queen’s University Belfast’s very own film theatre – the QFT. Grace Allen highlights the growth of Lisa McGee and the importance of the premiere being held at the QFT.

The events of the 2002 Football World Cup will hang in the minds of every Republic of Ireland football fan. New film 'Saipan' aims to cover these events and focusing on the personal fall out between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy. Luke Collins gives us his thoughts on this new film.

Perhaps the least known of the Best Picture nominees for the Oscars this year Katie Ward reviews 'Train Dreams.' Why has the film slipped under the radar and why has it recieved an academy award nomination?

Cara Collins reviews the much-anticipated adaptation of People We Meet On Vacation.

Conor Mallon reflects on youth and the journey to adulthood by watching the 2009 film 'Adventureland' featuring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart.