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1. • • Belfast has been officially recognised as a Unesco City of Music by the United Nations. The city was awarded the accolade due to its "rich musical heritage" following a bid by Belfast City Council.
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   Why is Belfast a 'rich Music' City?

   • The city was awarded the accolade due to its "rich musical heritage" following a bid by Belfast City Council. It is the third UK city to be given the accolade, previously awarded to Liverpool in 2015 and Glasgow in 2008. Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody and composer Hannah Peel have been appointed Belfast Music patrons.

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   Is Belfast a city of music?

   • Belfast has been awarded the coveted City of Music status by UNESCO celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage and recognising the importance of music to its future. Belfast is only the third city in the UK to be given the honour with Liverpool receiving it in 2016 and Glasgow in 2008.

   Belfast Awarded Prestigious UNESCO City of Music Title

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   Does Belfast have a music culture?

   • Belfast's Lord Mayor Kate Nicholl said it was "wonderful news" for Belfast. "Belfast is proud of its music culture. Creativity and resilience are in the very fabric of our city and our people," she said. Previously the city had been bidding to become the European Capital of Culture in 2023 alongside Derry and Strabane.

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   Why is Belfast a UNESCO City of music 2021?

   • Belfast has been awarded the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title 2021 and with a buzzing music scene, it’s easy to see why. Belfast is only the third city in the UK to become a City of Music, with Liverpool receiving it in 2016 and Glasgow in 2008.

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   Is Belfast a good place to live?

   • Emmy-nominated composer Hannah Peel welcomed the accolade and said Belfast was an "alive, vibrant and musically powerful city". "We are so much more than just Van Morrison and the Undertones," she said. "There is female-empowered punk, new wave, Brit-nominated EDM, jazz and an abundance of classical music that runs through the veins of the city.

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   What is Belfast doing to support music creators?

   • Over the next few years now, Belfast – as a holder of the title – will deliver a series of high profile music events, aim to build its infrastructure to further support music creators, and will see music woven into public spaces and places to ensure the power and benefits of music can be felt by all who live, work in or visit the city.

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   Belfast was named City of Music 2021 and with a rich heritage, traditional music scene and top music venues, it's easy to see why.

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     Belfast is a city with a rich and vibrant Irish traditional music scene and we’ve often heard it said that traditional music embodies the spirit of the people of Ireland. Come along to Féile an Earraigh, take a seat, and enjoy some of the City’s best Irish Traditional musicians and you’ll find out why! All sessions on the Trad Trail are free and no booking is required. | Féile an Phobail

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5. unesco.org.uk › belfast-awarded-prestigious-unescoBelfast awarded prestigious UNESCO City of Music title

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   Belfast has been awarded the coveted City of Music status by UNESCO celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage and recognising the importance of music to its future.

6. www.prsformusic.com › belfast-city-of-musicCultural DNA: Belfast, City Of Music - prsformusic.com

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   Jan 5, 2022 · With Belfast having been awarded the coveted City of Music status by UNESCO, Harry Harris spoke to some of the city’s burgeoning talent about their hometown’s rich musical tapestry.

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   Nov 9, 2021 · Northern Ireland’s capital city was given the accolade due to its “rich musical heritage” following a bid made by Belfast City Council in 2019 [via BBC News]. It joins Liverpool and Glasgow...

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   On 8 November 2021, Belfast became a UNESCO City of Music, celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage and recognising the importance of music to its future.

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9. www.rte.ie › 1108 › 1258693-belfast-music-unescoBelfast awarded city of music status by UNESCO - RTÉ

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   Nov 8, 2021 · Belfast has been awarded City of Music status by UNESCO, celebrating the city's rich musical heritage. Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody and Emmy-nominated composer Hannah Peel have been...