Art, Activism & Music An on going visual art series celebrating our rich musical history in Belfast. The Art of Ponyhawke celebrates 6 years of collaboration between Fiona McDonell and our own Sound Advice founder, Marion Hawkes. Long ago, in 2016, illustrator Fiona McDonnell and DJ extraordinaires, Dillion McDonnell & Marion Hawkes, got together to… Continue reading IWD22 Art,Activism & Music #1 The Art of Ponyhawke by Fiona McDonnell
Fighting Words Northern Ireland is installing 'The Pencil Portal' in Banana Block for the month of March launching on Saturday 5th March at 230pm- 530pm to coincide with The Belfast Children's Festival. The Pencil Portal and exhibition launches during the Belfast Children's Festival but it will continue to be open for you to drop in,… Continue reading The Pencil Portal – Fighting Words
Banana Block and Portview are proud to be hosting ‘Hear My Voice, Hear Her Voice, Hear Our Voice: The Creative Work of Survivors of Domestic Abuse’ to coincide with International Women’s Day 2022. This honest and thought-provoking pop-up art exhibition features pieces by women who’ve been supported by Women’s Aid throughout Northern Ireland including paintings,… Continue reading IWD22 ‘Hear My Voice, Hear Her Voice, Hear Our Voice: The Creative Work of Survivors of Domestic Abuse’
Sound Advice launches the first of their In-Store Events series! First up is in conjunction with Italian Label, Hell Yeah Recordings. Ards native Gary Irwin aka The Vendetta Suite dropped one of THE most hotly tipped albums of 2021, The Kempe Stone Portal. It's blend of styles won rave reviews amongst critics and heads alike.… Continue reading Sound Advice Instore – The Kempe Stone Portal
The Warm up Sessions are designed to showcase the best of local DJ talent starting late afternoon and finishing by 11pm every Saturday. Each week we carefully curate a line up of artists with the knowledgeable team at Sound Advice Records and the focus is on the gentler side of Electronic, Disco, Hip- Hop, Soul,… Continue reading The Warm Up Sessions #3 Neighbourhood