Celebrating Creative Partnerships

At Celebrating Creative Partnerships, supported by Millar McCall Wylie, we’ll be showcasing the powerful potential of collaboration between Northern Ireland’s cultural and corporate sectors. Join us to discover how creative partnerships can energise organisations of all kinds - helping businesses reach new audiences, strengthen their brand, engage local communities, meet CSR goals, and revitalise places.

We’ll be celebrating standout impact stories from across NI, showcasing cultural–corporate partnerships that have delivered real, measurable value. You’ll hear first-hand from organisations that have turned creative collaboration into strategic advantage, supported by the A&B NI Investment Programme, funded by Arts Council NI. And we’ll have live entertainment from Cahoots NI performers, the acclaimed Armagh Rhymers and an emerging Stendal festival artist – showcasing some of the best in NI’s creative talent.

Who’s This Event For?

Whether you’re a business leader looking to innovate, an arts organisation exploring new avenues, or simply curious about the economic and societal benefits of cross-sector partnerships, this event will showcase what’s possible and might just inspire you to get involved.

What to Expect?

• Hear how Cityside Retail and Shopping Centre is partnering with local arts organisations to strengthen placemaking and engage new audiences.

• Discover how Deluxe Group, renowned for creating immersive interiors for theme parks, venues, and cruise ships worldwide joined forces with Cahoots NI, internationally acclaimed children’s theatre company, to bring Christmas magic to local families.

• Learn about the new brand-alignment partnership with Stendhal Music Festival, which this year launched the Mac Ivors Homegrown Stage, a showcase of outstanding local talent with plans to build on the sponsorship in 2026.

• Find out how the Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre collaborated with Aircoach, Ireland’s leading private bus and coach operator, on a community initiative that championed wellbeing and showcased the transformative power of the arts.

• Hear from Arts Council NI’s new Chairperson Nora Douds and celebrate Trustees who generously volunteer their time in support of the arts sector.

• Enjoy live music and entertainment from the Armagh Rhymers, fresh from stealing the show at McQueen's Paris Fashion Week, Cahoots NI entertainers and a standout Stendhal Festival artist, showcasing some of our best creative talent.

How to Get There and Venue Accessibility Information linked: https://cahootsni.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Accessible-Venue-Information.pdf

We are committed to making our events inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments, please let us know when booking so we can accommodate your needs.

If you’d like to speak to someone about accessibility before the event, please contact us on 02890735150

On the day, our team will be available to assist you - just look for staff wearing pink lanyards. They’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional support you may need.

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