Footnote Productions

Connecting Communities Through Music, Song and Dance

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Traditional Irish culture. Shared stories. New connections.

Footnote Productions is a Belfast-based charity dedicated to preserving, promoting and performing traditional Irish music, song and dance. Through performance, collaboration and cultural exploration, we bring people and communities together to celebrate shared heritage, discover new perspectives and create meaningful connections through the arts.

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Our Story

Rooted in Tradition. Connected Through the Arts.

Established in Belfast in 2023, Footnote Productions brings together an accomplished collective of musicians, dancers and creative practitioners with a shared passion for Irish culture and the power of the arts to connect people.

Our dancers have performed, choreographed and headlined productions around the world, both collectively and individually, including internationally recognised Irish dance shows such as Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Irish Celtic.

Our musicians bring equally diverse experience, having shared stages with celebrated artists including Lou Reed, Nancy Griffith and Sting.

Bringing these experiences together in Belfast, Footnote Productions was founded with a clear purpose: to use music, song, dance and the arts to bring people together, celebrate cultural heritage and encourage a greater understanding of one another.

We believe that culture is something to be shared. Through our work, we aim to create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through the traditions, stories and creative expression that shape our communities.

About Us
About Us

What we do

Connecting People Through Shared Culture

At the heart of Footnote Productions is a belief that music, song and dance can transcend boundaries, bring communities closer and open up conversations about the things that connect us.

We explore the rich traditions of Ireland through its music, poetry, songs and dances, creating opportunities for people to engage with our shared cultural heritage in meaningful and accessible ways.

Working with community groups, artists and organisations across Ireland, the UK and internationally, we develop creative projects that celebrate cultural identity, explore shared histories and encourage dialogue, understanding and connection.

Our ambition is to create work that reaches beyond the stage — making a positive contribution to the communities we work with and helping build a deeper appreciation of the experiences and traditions we share.

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Performance

We bring traditional Irish music, song and dance to life through performances that celebrate our cultural heritage while creating opportunities for audiences to connect with the stories behind it.

Community Engagement

We work alongside community groups and participants of all ages, using creative experiences to encourage participation, strengthen connections and bring people together through shared interests and traditions.

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Masked performers participating in a traditional Belfast festival, playing music and wearing unique straw costumes.

Cultural Collaboration

We collaborate with artists, musicians, dancers and organisations to explore the relationships between culture, history and identity, developing work that encourages new perspectives and mutual understanding.

Creative Productions

Through shows, performances and exhibitions, we create opportunities to explore and express the richness of Irish culture, bringing traditional art forms into conversation with contemporary experiences and diverse communities.

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Be Part of the Story

Whether you are a community organisation, an artist, a potential partner or simply someone with an interest in music, song and dance, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in celebrating Irish culture, sharing stories and creating connections through the arts.

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