Bank of Ideas - South Belfast
- By: Belfast City Council
- Location: South Belfast
- When: On-going
- Creative Me Profile: Community Connector
The Bank of Ideas is a new initiative by Belfast 2024 that enables the people of Belfast to propose and collectively decide on creative projects for our city.
93 ideas were presented to the public at our Voting Day in City Hall, at a buzzing market stall of creative ideas!
Every idea was fantastic and gained new supporters across the city.
After a grand total of 2,253 votes across the city, here are the ideas that received the most votes and the funding for South Belfast with a total pot of £10,000:
Black Moon DJ Collective - Mark Patty, Robert Whiteman & Steven Bradley, Deirdre McKenna |
Black Moon - Pop-up Picnic Party August 2024 |
A music filled, fun afternoon of creative community that is disabled lead, for all the family. Black Moon DJ will bring the music to get you dancing, with games and prizes. We invite you to join us and bring a picnic. Disability culture in action!
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Chris Lowry |
Community Garden Open Day July – October 2024 |
An alleyway garden open day open to anyone near the Ormeau road, with a barbecue, wildflower mural creation and a travelling bike propelled art gallery! |
Climate Craic |
Climate Craic Festival Saturday 14th September 2024 |
The Climate Craic Festival is an inclusive event in Belfast that uses creative arts to engage the community with climate action, promoting sustainability and fostering strong community connections through workshops, performances, and interactive activities. |
Open Ormeau Community Collective |
Ballynafest Community Fair 2024 Saturday 7th September 2024 |
Ballynafest will be a family-friendly three hour event showcasing local musical talent, with circus performances, story telling, community singing and family picnics where neighbours can meet and friendships can be forged at the heart of the community in Ormeau Park. |
Roma Support Hub (Forward South Partnership) |
Cosmopolitan Community Cooking Club September 2024
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South Belfast is one of the most diverse areas of Northern Ireland. Let's make the most out of it! We would like to bring the local community together, prepare food together and eat it together.
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Mark Cousins and Ross Anderson-Doherty |
Disabled Cabaret Performance July 2024
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A disabled queer cabaret to raise awareness of the talent of disabled queer people in Belfast. |