Beyond Skin

We are Creative Innovators in Peacebuilding: Enabling the Arts as the dialogue to assist the development of a more peaceful, equal and intercultural society free from racism & sectarianism.

Security in Diversity

Through the cohesiveness and chemistry of a diverse team of artists using their gifts for the greater good we design and facilitate innovative creative projects & solutions that strengthen community relations, nurture peace processes, and promote interaction between different cultures.

The work of Beyond Skin began January 2004 in Northern Ireland responding to the rise in racism & sectarianism influenced by the legacy of conflict.

Flagship programmes include the Orchestre des Réfugiés et Amis & #ArtsDialogue, an international intergenerational team of musicians, artists, producers, writers & peace activists.

"With such a diverse team based locally and internationally, we are like a little United Nations but without the guns" - Darren Ferguson (Founder)

"If you want a powerful good relations programme in your area and to maximise community engagement, you could do no better than enlist the Beyond Skin team. They are by far the most creative, dedicated and professional delivery agent I have ever worked with” – Jan O’Neill (Good Relations Officer)

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The 1st Phase (Creative Legacies) of the WOMAD outreach programme started on Tuesday 14th May with a Ugandan Gaze Dance workshop at Holy Family Primary School.

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Beyond Skin and The Music Project have begun their Parallel Versing™ project, a new global cultural media exchange initiative. The pilot scheme has taken place with five schools in Sri Lanka and Newtownbreda High School (Northern Ireland).

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Ever wondered what it would be like #IF kids ran the world? Check out the new film from the Enough Food IF campaign.
WATCH THE FILM ONLINE http://bit.ly/YzVC6p

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Beyond Skin is excited to launch a series of global partnership radio programmes, through our Homely Planet radio network in association with the United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY).

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A Belfast teenager has been singing out in a bid to end global hunger. A song she wrote and recorded during a school workshop has been re-recorded professionally in support of the ‘Enough Food IF’ campaign.

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Peter Gabriel's World of Music, Arts and Dance Festival (WOMAD) reaches our shores for a three year plan of outreach programmes, events and festivals.

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Beyond Skin are announcing over the next few months, global projects and shared broadcasts through our radio network, Homely Planet.
www.homelyplanet.org

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Recorded as part of the East Belfast Arts Festival, Homely Planet radio partnered with the Orchardville Society to host a radio hub in Espresso East.

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A Homely Planet radio hub will be located in Espresso East Cafe, Newtownards Road. 5th - 8th September, (11am - 3pm daily), as part of the East Belfast Arts Festival.

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21 - 26 May.
A week of radio programmes and music exploring African Culture.

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Team

  • Darren Ferguson