Black Box

Sea Pinks + Music City + Tbc
Friday 28th September. Doors 8pm. £7 (Black Box members £5.50)
... We are delighted to present Belfast’s finest purveyors of bittersweet guitar pop. Sea Pinks perform live at the Black Box to mark the release of their seventh album ‘Rockpool Blue’.
Rockpool Blue is the seventh album by Sea Pinks. At 28 minutes, it’s a short record about the pressure of taking on adult responsibilities when you still feel like a kid, and about the unexpected joy that can come from embracing that. Throughout, the band shrug off the ambivalence that has often characterised their best work for what turns out to be their most cohesive, outward looking and ultimately positive set of songs to date.
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Sunday in the Green Room
The Our Future Roots residency programme sees DANI and Indonesian percussionists KunoKini develop their collaboration in Northern Ireland. They will perform a special showcase on the 19th August in the Green Room Cafe, Black Box, to raise funds for all of those affected by the recent... earthquakes in Indonesia.
Entry is by donation and more acts will be announced in the coming days.
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Elvis with Trevor Lemon 4-6pm, £3 entry, £1 for parents and carers (include entry to Black Moon) Screening of the best hits from Elvis and his films, with live performance by local performer Trevor Lemon

We've got a little competition for you to win a family ticket to Gig-Sitter this Saturday - tell us below what future family events you'd like to see at the Black Box! We'll pick a winner tomorrow afternoon! Still a few places on the free music workshop - don't forget to sign your little ones up!

TICKETS ON SALE! Sanctuary Film Screening 22nd August - 7pm, £4
Presented by Black Moon Film Club
... Thoughtful, nuanced and fun, it subverts received ideas about disability in its very approach to filmmaking, the film centres on a group of disabled people living in Galway.
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This Saturday!!!

Calling all potential short film makers....

TEN SONGS TO DIE FOR. OWEN O’NEILL.
In his new one man play Owen O’Neill takes the audience on a trip to the soundtrack of his life. Ten songs that transport him back to the heartache and hilarity of a... wild and reckless time. A musical misery tour with laughs.
‘O’Neill held the audience in thrall throughout, a master storyteller’ New Yorker.
‘A muscular, piece of writing from a performer at the height of his storytelling powers’ Spectator.
‘Heartfelt and poignant but with belly laughs. I was instantly captivated’ Scotsman.
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22nd August! Join us to hear all about the Gig Buddies project and join the discussion of how we might make the project work in Belfast.

LIMITED TICKETS FOR TONIGHT! American singer-songwriter and producer Joan As Police Woman is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Black Box TONIGHT. The new album ‘Damned Devotion’ was released in February of this year.

A night of brilliant, innovative, different music for everyone to enjoy.
Drake Music 7-8pm
The Drake Music Project, Northern Ireland exists to afford physically disabled adults and children, and those with learning difficulties the opportunity to independently compose and perform their own music using technology. Come down to check out a brand new performance.
... DANI + KunoKini 8-9pm
Full Moon Festival stalwart DANI is back, this time with Indonesian instrumentalists KunoKini. KunoKini’s exploration of Indonesia’s traditional instruments, in a contemporary style, with DANI’s songwriting enable a powerful musical partnership.
Headlining is Robyn Steward & local support 9-10pm
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GIG-SITTER WITH THE SKALLIONS AUGUST 18, 2018
We are delighted to present this as part of Belfast Music Summer Season 2018, an exciting and unique programme of music- based events popping up across the city.
... Parents, you can finally attend a proper gig, (mostly) kid-free, guilt-free. Enjoy a 90 minute session by local band The Skallions in the main space, while the kids attend a music workshop in the Green Room led by top Bounce Culture’s DJ Kwame Daniels.
Collect your kids at the end of your session or let them enjoy the music too!
There will be two 40 minute sessions with Bounce, with limited places on each session. You must pre-book place.
Music workshop suitable for 7-12 years old.
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LOVE THE BLACK BOX?! Why not sign up to our membership? With loads of perks and rewards while helping all our outreach programmes- It's a win-win! Head to our website to see what it's all about- http://blackboxbelfast.com

Troubled: Films from the Archives Presents:- Hidden Agenda, Dir. Ken Loach (1990) 7.30pm // Black Box Main Room // £5 / £3 Black Box Members
As part of an ongoing series of films made during or about the conflict in Northern Ireland, and as part of Cinema Day 2018, you are invited to a screening of Hidden Agenda.
... Hidden Agenda is a political thriller about British state terrorism during the Troubles, one of the first films to deal directly with collusion in Northern Ireland.
This event is in partnership with Second Chance Cinema, with support from Film Hub.
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NEXT SUNDAY! Adam Turkington of Seedhead Arts and Chair of the Belfast Bankers will talk about what made the Bank work and what it says about creative practice, public planning and the concept of community.

great night

Went to see Niamh McGlinchey promote her new cd last night. A very good night out and easy listening.

We were here for 'Lily's Driftwood Bay' at Culture day and it was absolutely fantastic. This venue always has a great variety of events on and the staff are fabulous. Well done!

We had a fab time at Mini Moon! Kids loved it and staff were fantastic and really interactive with the kids. When we were leaving, my boys were asking when cud they come back again! Thank u!

Totally love the relaxed vibe of the Black Box - nice intimate venue with great bar service and bar staff who know their stuff.... the "special" G & T's were yum! �cheers! �

The Black Box -Home from Home, wonderful venue, seen so many brilliant bands and acts, meeting friends and lovers, cafe, jazz club, gallery where I've exhibited and seen others fab' work. A favourite place in Belfast always!

Such a great venue for all kinds of music and events. A bar in the black box and a bar in the Green Room. Regular art exhibitions in the Green Room. Very welcoming place. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Really nice venue, i have been here loads of times! It is one of the cultural hubs in belfast, from Music, to Laughter, Mini Markets & Interesting Lectures. Being able to grab a pint & a Pizza is simply a bonus. With events on at lunchtime and into the night how can you miss out?

One of my favourite venues for live bands / events in Belfast. Very friendly staff & atmosphere.

My husband & I visited The Black Box yesterday for The Robbie Burns celebration. This was our second time at the The Robbie Burns lunch. We had a wonderful day & l must compliment the staff, very friendly & helpful, the latte was delicious as was the haggis stew, really tasty on a cold day. The acts were fantastic, even better than last year, hope they are invited back in 2019 to do it all again.

My brother and I went to the Black Moon Grease event today for the first time. Was great fun!! My brother wants to know when the next one is in?! �

Great spot!v interesting less formal stage yet far from casual performances in Epiphany.Was parched afterwards and had a rather nice guinness!(almost as good as a Malin Head pint!!;)

Friendly barstaff and the opportunity to do Q and A with the writer and main actress.Loved that!

Marvellous evening-couldn’t believe a Monday evening could be so exciting.xxoo

Fantastic venue, fantastic staff. Couldn't imagine Belfast without it.

Fantastic little venue, staff are down to earth, range of drinks is fantastic the atmosphere in the intimate setting of the Green Room is just bliss and the range of events they have on is nothing short of a credit to the staff who run them and the staff at BB to organise it! Shall definitely be back, and be back often :D

Fantastic group from Toronto - - Jerry Leger. They were really good & Green Room a lovely wee venue. Though if you ever get them back I’d get a bigger room & more promotion, we didn’t know what to expect as were just going on a friend’s recommendation but they were really great ��

Black Box hosted some awesome performers who clearly play for the love of it. This is what real music sounds like. Not manufactured but with pure energy, talent, heart and soul.

At Brian Nash 11th Nov been many times before, great venue and staff and Mr Nash was excellent. Only negative point was certain members in the crowd who seem to have went out to chat loudly with friends to the point of shouting over the music. Why?

I've been to this venue on a few occasions, and until last night my visits were all to private functions. Last night I went to Further Ted, expecting a sort of continuity of Father Ted, but was mildly disappointed. The F T connection was that all 3 actors had appeared in the series at one time or another, but on this occasion they were there as individual stand up comedians. There was a certain amount of humour from each one, and a fair bit of interaction with some members of the audience, but no real belly laughs. Maybe I just expected too much. The venue itself is great - intimate without overdoing it. Hopefully I'll return soon

The venue was great, drinks selection spot on, staff very friendly. The only issue I had was arriving early for Neil Delimere and get a table right at the front (great �) but then that was spoilt by the late arrival of a party of 7 who were seated at various tables, including ours, but they persisted to take over the whole front row and put their seats in a line blocking the view of the people who had the decency to arrive on time and get a good seat. Although this wasn't a fault with the staff, these people should have been seated elsewhere and not in front of others

great night

Went to see Niamh McGlinchey promote her new cd last night. A very good night out and easy listening.

We were here for 'Lily's Driftwood Bay' at Culture day and it was absolutely fantastic. This venue always has a great variety of events on and the staff are fabulous. Well done!

We had a fab time at Mini Moon! Kids loved it and staff were fantastic and really interactive with the kids. When we were leaving, my boys were asking when cud they come back again! Thank u!

Totally love the relaxed vibe of the Black Box - nice intimate venue with great bar service and bar staff who know their stuff.... the "special" G & T's were yum! �cheers! �

The Black Box -Home from Home, wonderful venue, seen so many brilliant bands and acts, meeting friends and lovers, cafe, jazz club, gallery where I've exhibited and seen others fab' work. A favourite place in Belfast always!

Such a great venue for all kinds of music and events. A bar in the black box and a bar in the Green Room. Regular art exhibitions in the Green Room. Very welcoming place. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Really nice venue, i have been here loads of times! It is one of the cultural hubs in belfast, from Music, to Laughter, Mini Markets & Interesting Lectures. Being able to grab a pint & a Pizza is simply a bonus. With events on at lunchtime and into the night how can you miss out?

One of my favourite venues for live bands / events in Belfast. Very friendly staff & atmosphere.

My husband & I visited The Black Box yesterday for The Robbie Burns celebration. This was our second time at the The Robbie Burns lunch. We had a wonderful day & l must compliment the staff, very friendly & helpful, the latte was delicious as was the haggis stew, really tasty on a cold day. The acts were fantastic, even better than last year, hope they are invited back in 2019 to do it all again.

My brother and I went to the Black Moon Grease event today for the first time. Was great fun!! My brother wants to know when the next one is in?! �

Great spot!v interesting less formal stage yet far from casual performances in Epiphany.Was parched afterwards and had a rather nice guinness!(almost as good as a Malin Head pint!!;)

Friendly barstaff and the opportunity to do Q and A with the writer and main actress.Loved that!

Marvellous evening-couldn’t believe a Monday evening could be so exciting.xxoo

Fantastic venue, fantastic staff. Couldn't imagine Belfast without it.

Fantastic little venue, staff are down to earth, range of drinks is fantastic the atmosphere in the intimate setting of the Green Room is just bliss and the range of events they have on is nothing short of a credit to the staff who run them and the staff at BB to organise it! Shall definitely be back, and be back often :D

Fantastic group from Toronto - - Jerry Leger. They were really good & Green Room a lovely wee venue. Though if you ever get them back I’d get a bigger room & more promotion, we didn’t know what to expect as were just going on a friend’s recommendation but they were really great ��

Black Box hosted some awesome performers who clearly play for the love of it. This is what real music sounds like. Not manufactured but with pure energy, talent, heart and soul.

At Brian Nash 11th Nov been many times before, great venue and staff and Mr Nash was excellent. Only negative point was certain members in the crowd who seem to have went out to chat loudly with friends to the point of shouting over the music. Why?

I've been to this venue on a few occasions, and until last night my visits were all to private functions. Last night I went to Further Ted, expecting a sort of continuity of Father Ted, but was mildly disappointed. The F T connection was that all 3 actors had appeared in the series at one time or another, but on this occasion they were there as individual stand up comedians. There was a certain amount of humour from each one, and a fair bit of interaction with some members of the audience, but no real belly laughs. Maybe I just expected too much. The venue itself is great - intimate without overdoing it. Hopefully I'll return soon

The venue was great, drinks selection spot on, staff very friendly. The only issue I had was arriving early for Neil Delimere and get a table right at the front (great �) but then that was spoilt by the late arrival of a party of 7 who were seated at various tables, including ours, but they persisted to take over the whole front row and put their seats in a line blocking the view of the people who had the decency to arrive on time and get a good seat. Although this wasn't a fault with the staff, these people should have been seated elsewhere and not in front of others

great night

Went to see Niamh McGlinchey promote her new cd last night. A very good night out and easy listening.

We were here for 'Lily's Driftwood Bay' at Culture day and it was absolutely fantastic. This venue always has a great variety of events on and the staff are fabulous. Well done!

We had a fab time at Mini Moon! Kids loved it and staff were fantastic and really interactive with the kids. When we were leaving, my boys were asking when cud they come back again! Thank u!

Totally love the relaxed vibe of the Black Box - nice intimate venue with great bar service and bar staff who know their stuff.... the "special" G & T's were yum! �cheers! �

The Black Box -Home from Home, wonderful venue, seen so many brilliant bands and acts, meeting friends and lovers, cafe, jazz club, gallery where I've exhibited and seen others fab' work. A favourite place in Belfast always!

Such a great venue for all kinds of music and events. A bar in the black box and a bar in the Green Room. Regular art exhibitions in the Green Room. Very welcoming place. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Really nice venue, i have been here loads of times! It is one of the cultural hubs in belfast, from Music, to Laughter, Mini Markets & Interesting Lectures. Being able to grab a pint & a Pizza is simply a bonus. With events on at lunchtime and into the night how can you miss out?

One of my favourite venues for live bands / events in Belfast. Very friendly staff & atmosphere.

My husband & I visited The Black Box yesterday for The Robbie Burns celebration. This was our second time at the The Robbie Burns lunch. We had a wonderful day & l must compliment the staff, very friendly & helpful, the latte was delicious as was the haggis stew, really tasty on a cold day. The acts were fantastic, even better than last year, hope they are invited back in 2019 to do it all again.

My brother and I went to the Black Moon Grease event today for the first time. Was great fun!! My brother wants to know when the next one is in?! �

Great spot!v interesting less formal stage yet far from casual performances in Epiphany.Was parched afterwards and had a rather nice guinness!(almost as good as a Malin Head pint!!;)

Friendly barstaff and the opportunity to do Q and A with the writer and main actress.Loved that!

Marvellous evening-couldn’t believe a Monday evening could be so exciting.xxoo

Fantastic venue, fantastic staff. Couldn't imagine Belfast without it.

Fantastic little venue, staff are down to earth, range of drinks is fantastic the atmosphere in the intimate setting of the Green Room is just bliss and the range of events they have on is nothing short of a credit to the staff who run them and the staff at BB to organise it! Shall definitely be back, and be back often :D

Fantastic group from Toronto - - Jerry Leger. They were really good & Green Room a lovely wee venue. Though if you ever get them back I’d get a bigger room & more promotion, we didn’t know what to expect as were just going on a friend’s recommendation but they were really great ��

Black Box hosted some awesome performers who clearly play for the love of it. This is what real music sounds like. Not manufactured but with pure energy, talent, heart and soul.

At Brian Nash 11th Nov been many times before, great venue and staff and Mr Nash was excellent. Only negative point was certain members in the crowd who seem to have went out to chat loudly with friends to the point of shouting over the music. Why?

I've been to this venue on a few occasions, and until last night my visits were all to private functions. Last night I went to Further Ted, expecting a sort of continuity of Father Ted, but was mildly disappointed. The F T connection was that all 3 actors had appeared in the series at one time or another, but on this occasion they were there as individual stand up comedians. There was a certain amount of humour from each one, and a fair bit of interaction with some members of the audience, but no real belly laughs. Maybe I just expected too much. The venue itself is great - intimate without overdoing it. Hopefully I'll return soon

The venue was great, drinks selection spot on, staff very friendly. The only issue I had was arriving early for Neil Delimere and get a table right at the front (great �) but then that was spoilt by the late arrival of a party of 7 who were seated at various tables, including ours, but they persisted to take over the whole front row and put their seats in a line blocking the view of the people who had the decency to arrive on time and get a good seat. Although this wasn't a fault with the staff, these people should have been seated elsewhere and not in front of others

great night

Went to see Niamh McGlinchey promote her new cd last night. A very good night out and easy listening.

We were here for 'Lily's Driftwood Bay' at Culture day and it was absolutely fantastic. This venue always has a great variety of events on and the staff are fabulous. Well done!

We had a fab time at Mini Moon! Kids loved it and staff were fantastic and really interactive with the kids. When we were leaving, my boys were asking when cud they come back again! Thank u!

Totally love the relaxed vibe of the Black Box - nice intimate venue with great bar service and bar staff who know their stuff.... the "special" G & T's were yum! �cheers! �

The Black Box -Home from Home, wonderful venue, seen so many brilliant bands and acts, meeting friends and lovers, cafe, jazz club, gallery where I've exhibited and seen others fab' work. A favourite place in Belfast always!

Such a great venue for all kinds of music and events. A bar in the black box and a bar in the Green Room. Regular art exhibitions in the Green Room. Very welcoming place. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Really nice venue, i have been here loads of times! It is one of the cultural hubs in belfast, from Music, to Laughter, Mini Markets & Interesting Lectures. Being able to grab a pint & a Pizza is simply a bonus. With events on at lunchtime and into the night how can you miss out?

One of my favourite venues for live bands / events in Belfast. Very friendly staff & atmosphere.

My husband & I visited The Black Box yesterday for The Robbie Burns celebration. This was our second time at the The Robbie Burns lunch. We had a wonderful day & l must compliment the staff, very friendly & helpful, the latte was delicious as was the haggis stew, really tasty on a cold day. The acts were fantastic, even better than last year, hope they are invited back in 2019 to do it all again.

My brother and I went to the Black Moon Grease event today for the first time. Was great fun!! My brother wants to know when the next one is in?! �

Great spot!v interesting less formal stage yet far from casual performances in Epiphany.Was parched afterwards and had a rather nice guinness!(almost as good as a Malin Head pint!!;)

Friendly barstaff and the opportunity to do Q and A with the writer and main actress.Loved that!

Marvellous evening-couldn’t believe a Monday evening could be so exciting.xxoo

Fantastic venue, fantastic staff. Couldn't imagine Belfast without it.

Fantastic little venue, staff are down to earth, range of drinks is fantastic the atmosphere in the intimate setting of the Green Room is just bliss and the range of events they have on is nothing short of a credit to the staff who run them and the staff at BB to organise it! Shall definitely be back, and be back often :D

Fantastic group from Toronto - - Jerry Leger. They were really good & Green Room a lovely wee venue. Though if you ever get them back I’d get a bigger room & more promotion, we didn’t know what to expect as were just going on a friend’s recommendation but they were really great ��

Black Box hosted some awesome performers who clearly play for the love of it. This is what real music sounds like. Not manufactured but with pure energy, talent, heart and soul.

At Brian Nash 11th Nov been many times before, great venue and staff and Mr Nash was excellent. Only negative point was certain members in the crowd who seem to have went out to chat loudly with friends to the point of shouting over the music. Why?

I've been to this venue on a few occasions, and until last night my visits were all to private functions. Last night I went to Further Ted, expecting a sort of continuity of Father Ted, but was mildly disappointed. The F T connection was that all 3 actors had appeared in the series at one time or another, but on this occasion they were there as individual stand up comedians. There was a certain amount of humour from each one, and a fair bit of interaction with some members of the audience, but no real belly laughs. Maybe I just expected too much. The venue itself is great - intimate without overdoing it. Hopefully I'll return soon

The venue was great, drinks selection spot on, staff very friendly. The only issue I had was arriving early for Neil Delimere and get a table right at the front (great �) but then that was spoilt by the late arrival of a party of 7 who were seated at various tables, including ours, but they persisted to take over the whole front row and put their seats in a line blocking the view of the people who had the decency to arrive on time and get a good seat. Although this wasn't a fault with the staff, these people should have been seated elsewhere and not in front of others