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Northern Ireland needs more than a kick up the arts

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Tom Collins

One of the disappointments of devolution has been the failure of successive administrations to appreciate the potential of culture and arts.

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Hell hath no fury like a minister scorned

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Tom Collins

Carál Ní Chuilín: a minister under fire For more than 16 years I worked in corporate communications. I’m used to colleagues going over the top at what they perceive to be unjust criticism in the press. One of the…

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Arts deserve a minister who will fight for them

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Tom Collins

Culture minister Carál Ní Chuilín I’ve never met Carál Ní Chuilín, so I shouldn’t make too many assumptions about her. She has a Masters degree in management, and a track record as a ‘political activist’. A euphemism, I know.…

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A kick in the crotchets for Belfast’s Ulster Orchestra

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Tom Collins

The Ulster Hall, Belfast, home of the Ulster Orchestra One of the most remarkable acts of people power I witnessed during the Troubles happened at a concert in the Ulster Hall. The Ulster Orchestra was giving a concert, and…

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