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Programme Two of Ceol 1798 is on tonight at 9pm on @tg4tv !! Bígí linn!!! @northernirelandscreen #ilbf @cnam.ie #ceol1798
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THE STORY DIDN’T STOP THERE… Black History Month isn’t just about the past. Black music is still evolving, breaking boundaries and making history right now. At Soultrane, we’re on a mission to help create that future. As the first soul music festival of its kind on the island of Ireland, we’re building a movement that celebrates Music of Black Origin, brings people together and creates space for soul music and its incredible artists to thrive. Over the years, we’ve welcomed phenomenal headliners, from @omar_lyefook , whose timeless classic There’s Nothing Like This has touched generations, to @iamterriwalker, the acclaimed R&B and soul singer-songwriter and former MOBO and Mercury Prize nominee. But the story doesn’t stop with our headliners. It lives in the artists, musicians and communities shaping the sound of soul today. This Black History Month, we’re celebrating Soultrane’s very own Queen of Soul, @manukahunney (@brown.siobhan ). Since arriving in Northern Ireland in 1992, Siobhan has championed Music of Black Origin, creating space for soul, jazz and gospel in a landscape where these genres have often been underrepresented. As founder and director of Soultrane Festival, frontwoman of Manukahunney and presenter of The Siobhan Brown Soul Show on BBC Radio Ulster, she continues to use music to connect communities, celebrate Black artistry and inspire change. In 2024 and 2025, she brought Ireland’s first soul festival to life, showcasing internationally acclaimed artists alongside talent from across the island, the UK and the USA, while celebrating Black creatives and businesses. Her achievements include becoming the first Black woman from Northern Ireland invited to celebrate Black History Month at 10 Downing Street in 2024. From the pioneers who laid the foundations to the artists creating what comes next, Black music continues to shape our culture, our communities and our future. At Soultrane, we’re proud to be part of that story. The history is behind us. The music is with us. The future is ours to create. #soultrane #blackhistorymonth #soulmovement #mobo
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Reliving those Soultrane Block Party memories from @culturenightbelfast @ohyeahcentre on 18 September.. And then… THE MUSIC STARTED. The Yard Stage came ALIVE. THIS WAS SOULTRANE BLOCK PARTY. @studio17_dancecrew @drewedghill @chriskabs_ @winnie_ama_ @manukahunney @silkandsoul44 @angelaifonlaja @ladyjade0_0 @david1506brown - DJ Dee La Soul on the decks And… you, our amazing Soultrane Community totally bringing it! MUSIC. VIBES. UNITY. COMMUNITY. One yard. One night. One SOUL. This was OUR BLOCK PARTY And what a night it was!!! Up Next! We are celebrating #blackhistorymonth starting with our Soultrane Residency @staysecondnature_ tomorrow night. We will have live music with the talented @levimoore___singer, DJ Dee La Soul will be bringing the tunes and we will be joined by some of the wonderful @womenofcolourbelfast community. #soultrane #soultranefestival #culturenight #community
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POV WEEK continues into our weekend! Have you had time for your SOUL this weekend?! If not, here are some dreamy clips taken from the perspective of one of our Block Party attendees — the very talented @nialldon, who captured our Culture Night festival in such a unique, nostalgic way we think. What do you guys think? Niall says: “It was really great seeing so many people come out to support Soultrane and come together as a community. I found myself getting lost in the atmosphere and the music, which made capturing the night feel even more special. It was an amazing experience being able to document something that brought so many people together, and I am grateful I got to be a part of it.” NEWS: SMALL REMINDER FOR THOSE ASKING: Thursday 1st Oct — Second Nature. Our monthly residency. First Thursday of each month. Come down, get a Soultrane cocktail (it’s a thing!), and check out what we do — not just annually, but regularly showcasing our vibes and our local artists here in Belfast. We can’t wait to see you there, fam.
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IT’S POV WEEK! Where Soultrane flips from last week’s perspective of our artists and the journey of soul music in general, to YOUR perspective: YOU, the community that makes events like our very recent 18th Sept CULTURE NIGHT Block Party a real success. We want to see what you see! From the stage to the floor that makes the magic happen. Up for Monday’s 1st POV feature is @⁨Mignonne Smith⁩, who, as you can see has taken these incredible shots of the event. Stunning moments we are very proud to showcase. If YOU attended the BLOCK PARTY on the 18th for Culture Night, and would like to FEATURE in POV Week, please DM us with your name and any pictures/footage you or your friends took — where you were included — along with a short few sentences about your experience (150 words max) We’ll try to showcase it on our socials! Thank you so much again to everyone who came, showed up, and had a ball. Catch up on THURS 1st Oct where we will be bringing the vibes down to SECOND NATURE (previously Room 2 on Queen’s St.) We do this on the first Thursday of each month for our residency, so check us out, as well as at our pop‑ups and nights out which we will keep you posted on! So stay connected fam. Like. Share. Sub. LET’S ROLL!
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Thanks team. The Soultrane Block Party went the best ever, couldn’t move with the people and the vibes were just unreal. Let’s keep it goin @soultranefestival. Go and give Soultrane a follow, and also @manukahunney which was a HUGE highlight for peeps on the night as per. We are building a growing movement here every single week. Let’s gooo
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UPDATE: This event is now at capacity. Thanks to everyone that has signed up - we'll see you on Wednesday! GUEST SPEAKERS ANNOUNCEMENT Belfast Music Social Autumn 2026 Wednesday 23rd September 6:30pm-8:30pm The Bar, The Telegraph Buildings Score Draw Music & Start Together Studio return with the second quarterly music meet-up for Belfast and the wider NI music community - this time in advance of the Output Belfast Conference taking place on 24th September. We will also introduce key figures from different avenues of the music industry (including some Output speakers), giving attendees the chance to meet and chat, share experiences, and gain insights from special guests. Joining us this Wednesday are: Brian Smyth - Green Party Group Leader and Councillor Christina Kelly - Founder of clipsync.music Iain Archer - Writer, Producer and Artist Siobhan Brown - Manukahunney and Soultrane Festial Director
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☆SOULTRANE Festival block party ☆☆ (Belfast N.I) Last night ! On Belfast Culture night. Siobhan Brown (Manuka Honey singer) and husband David (Dj Dee la Soul) making ☘️ 🇮🇪 history by creating an amazing music movement of good vibes, integration of bringing all types of upcoming artists & music lovers together ❤️ 🔥 🔥 🎶 Soul, RNB, Hiphop jazz, Afrobeats, disco, dance-crew, live art, Caribbean food, live art 🎨 painting and dancing & more partying like ☘️ 🍀 it should be done!! #soultrane #belfastculturenight #northernirelandtourism #musicmovement #ireland
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TODAY’S THE DAY!!! Soultrane’s Culture Night Block Party is here! Doors open from 5PM at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast, and we’ve packed the evening with everything that makes Soultrane special, all the things you could ever want from a cultural event in one place! Soul, jazz, funk and hip hop performances
World-class dancers from Studio 17
Authentic Jamaican food
A community painting experience
Culture, connection and community And of course, our very own Manukahunney, led by Siobhan Brown, will be making a special appearance alongside an incredible line-up of artists representing the rich legacy and evolution of Music of Black Origin. Soultrane is proud to be the first festival on the island of Ireland dedicated to celebrating soul, jazz, funk and the wider STORY of Black music and culture. So on a night when Belfast comes alive with creativity, why would you want to be anywhere else? Come be part of the journey! Come be part of the community! Come be part of history! 📍 Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast
Doors 5PM
Free Entry We’re rich in culture tonight. We can’t wait to welcome you. ❤️ #SoultraneFestival #CultureNightBelfast #OhYeahCentre #BelfastEvents #SoulMusic JazzMusic FunkMusic HipHopCulture MusicOfBlackOrigin CultureNight Manukahunney Studio17 CommunityThroughCulture BePartOfHistory
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NEXT UP in our soul-centred lineup THIS FRIDAY 18th are our very own @manukahunney and @silkandsoul44 ! Sing it with me! “THREE DAYS TO GO! Our focus is SOUL!” We’ve celebrated the devotion of Gospel, the honesty of Blues and the freedom of Jazz… now we arrive at the heartbeat of Music of Black Origin; SOUL, the identity, foundation and feeling at the centre of Soultrane Festival. Taking that vibe to our Block Party stage at @ohyeahcentre this FRIDAY, our first Soul Act is Manukahunney, led by Siobhan Brown - Northern Ireland’s Queen of Soul. Award-winning vocalist, BBC Radio Ulster presenter, Soultrane Festival founder and fierce champion of soul, jazz and MOBO, Siobhan has shared stages with Omar, Terri Walker, Natasha Watts and supported Martha Reeves & The Vandellas. THIS FRIDAY, she’s bringing the FIRE! Joining the celebration is Silk & Soul, who made a powerful debut at Derry Jazz Festival in May 2026. Michael Samuels; classically trained baritone and former Riverdance lead singer and Paul Brown; Belfast Has Talent 2024 finalist and Motown Sensations vocalist, bring together Soul, Jazz, Motown, Swing and Reggae in one feel-good, high-energy sound. This CULTURE NIGHT event is Irish/NI history in the making! So pull up and experience what soul REALLY means in action. From church pews to street corners, Motown to neo-soul, soul has carried the heartbeat of communities, shaping music, dance, fashion, politics and culture. Soultrane wants that for YOU - to experience, celebrate and share this rich history together. Come feel the passion, performance and connection that keeps soul alive in our community. Let’s gooo!
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THE WAIT IS OVER! We are SO excited to finally announce the line-up for YEAR 3 of the SOULTRANE FESTIVAL - BLOCK PARTY! And this year, it’s all about COMMUNITY. BUILT WITH SOUL. POWERED BY YOU. For the FIRST TIME, we’re bringing dance into the heart of the festival! We’ve wanted to see more dance at Soultrane, and @studio17_dancecrew have risen to the challenge. We’re delighted to welcome them as Soultrane’s new dance partner, connecting the music, movement and culture of SOUL. And we’ve picked some of the best from our local community for an action-packed night: Drew Edghill Winnie Ama Manukahunney Chris Kabs Angela Ifonlaja Silk & Soul Imani Jade And holding it ALL together... DJ Dee La Soul! We’re putting it DOWN for @culturenightbelfast at @ohyeah! Do we really need to say any more? Friday 18 September VENUE-@OH YEAH CENTRE -YARD STAGE Doors 5pm Through to 11pm FREE ENTRY Bring your people. Bring your energy. And DEFINITELY bring your dancing shoes! YEAR 3. LET’S GO! BUILT WITH SOUL. POWERED BY YOU. #culturenightbelfast #soultranefestival
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Grateful to be healthy and to be able to play guitar for a living. I’ll never take that for granted 🙏 Such a great way to finish August, playing with @manukahunney at Mela Festival 🙌🏼 I love my @suhrcustom Alt so much. Don’t try to find one like it, cause it was made for me 😝🎸 📸 by FotofINsh
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