A stellar three-day gathering of music, creativity and technology, it’s set to add Belfast’s iconic, compelling and contemporary voice to this Kerry-bred artistic rallying cry.

Other Voices have joined forces with Digital DNA, the 174 Trust and Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts to bring this dynamic event to Belfast, with the support and investment of Belfast City Council, Creative Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, BBC Northern Ireland, RTÉ and Tourism Northern Ireland.

Promising to be a vibrant affair that will appeal to young people, innovators, creators, music makers and more, here’s a taste of what Other Voices Belfast will showcase:

26-27 October sees schools, youth and community organisations from across the city collaborate in four events as part of the Digital DNA Creative Quarter. Showcasing the power of community through the mediums of music and technology, these innovative, inclusive events will feature speakers and workshops with some of the biggest names in digital, technology and the creative industries.

These speakers include Wayne Denner, bestselling author of The Student’s Guide to Epic Online Reputation, Young Enterprise on inspiring young people to be entrepreneurs and Invest NI, who will be discussing music industry career opportunities across Northern Ireland. Catalyst Inc, the Belfast-based science park and Belfast film production house Speed Motion will be exploring the exciting potential for the city's creative industries. Real life community challenges will also be tackled by tech-heads and community leaders during the Creative Quarter Hackathon.

28 October sees The Belfast Edge take over The Theatre at the Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts. This conference aims to create discourse and invites the collision of ideas around creativity, culture, technology, education and investment policies. The Belfast Edge is an extension of Ireland's Edge, which takes place annually in Dingle during the Other Voices festival.

Introduced by Other Voices founder Philip King and 174 Trust Director, Rev. Dr. Bill Shaw OBE, panellists include Lisa Toland, Head of Economic Initiatives and International Development at Belfast City Council and Peter Edgar, Head of Growth at digital innovation firm Dawson Andrews who will look at creativity, community and investment as part of the Belfast Agenda. Anne Morrison, Chair of BAFTA’s International Committee, will moderate an exploration of the future of Creative Belfast with contributors such as Hilary Copeland, General Manager of the John Hewitt Society and Digital DNA founder Gareth Quinn. Belfast’s musical heritage will be the talking point for the final panel, which will include the BBC’s Rigsy, folk piper Jarlath Henderson, Champion Sound Music Management and Quiet Arch label owner Lyndon Stephens, electronic artist Ryan Vail, Other Voices’ Philip King and more. Live performances will also take place courtesy of Derry singer-songwriter Rosborough, Belfast musician and composer Katharine Phillippa, as well as Ryan Vail and Jarlath Henderson.

Also on the evening of 28 October, The Other Voices Stage will burst to life at The Duncairn School Hall. Expect an eclectic feast of live music (recorded by Other Voices for broadcast on both BBC and RTÉ) that will showcase spectacular sets from Grammy shortlisted trad luminaries Beoga, Derry punk purveyors Touts, lo-fi acoustic gems from Portadown’s Jealous of the Birds with special guest Derry-born electronic supremo Ryan Vail, guitar-pop duo Picture This and the enveloping atmospheric folk of Hampshire-born, Donegal-bred Rosie Carney.

Time to find out just what makes Other Voices so special? Then it’s time to head north.

Find out more and keep an eye on the growing Belfast line-up at OtherVoices.ie