Business Details
19 Years
experience
Belfast's Premier Music Venue & Cultural Hub
Established in 2007, Oh Yeah Music Centre stands as Northern Ireland's dedicated hub for musical excellence and community engagement. Our mission revolves around nurturing local talent through affordable rehearsal spaces, mentoring programmes, and industry support while preserving Belfast's rich musical heritage. As stewards of the annual Sound of Belfast Festival and Northern Ireland Music Prize, we champion diverse genres from gospel to electronic music, fostering collaboration between emerging artists and established professionals.Our award-winning venue combines historical significance with modern facilities, housing a renowned music exhibition featuring memorabilia from iconic artists like Snow Patrol and Van Morrison. Through youth development initiatives such as Scratch My Progress and community outreach programmes, we create inclusive spaces where music transcends boundaries. With a dedicated team and board of industry experts, we maintain our founding ethos of accessibility and creativity, ensuring music remains a transformative force for all.
Services
Rehearsal Facilities
Music Festivals
Talent Development
Heritage Exhibitions
Community Programmes
Youth Engagement
Event Hosting
Music Tours
Industry Training
Venue Hire
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We nurture local talent through 9-month development programmes with free studio access
- Our venue houses Northern Ireland's most comprehensive music heritage exhibition
- Award-winning team with 17+ years experience in music industry development
- We offer affordable rehearsal spaces in a converted whiskey warehouse location
- Our board includes industry experts with diverse music sector specialisations
What people say
Incredible energy
Transformative programmes
Rich heritage
Inclusive space
Award-winning team
Services
Rehearsal Facilities
Affordable rehearsal rooms available in various sizes for musicians at all career stages. Our converted whiskey warehouse location offers professional-grade acoustics and equipment. Bookings support local artists' development through accessible pricing structures.
Talent Development
Scratch My Progress programme provides emerging artists with free studio time, mentoring, and industry training over nine months. This initiative has launched numerous successful music careers while maintaining community focus.
Music Exhibitions
Northern Ireland's most comprehensive music history exhibition features memorabilia from Van Morrison, Snow Patrol, and Stiff Little Fingers. The collection documents local musical evolution across decades in a dedicated gallery space.
Community Programmes
Music & Older People sessions and youth engagement activities create intergenerational connections through music. These programmes use music as a social bridge while addressing community needs and isolation issues.
Festival Production
Annual Sound of Belfast Festival and Northern Ireland Music Prize celebrations showcase local talent across multiple venues. These flagship events highlight Belfast's UNESCO City of Music status through diverse genre representation.
People
Charlotte Dryden
CEO
Award-winning music industry professional with 17+ years experience leading talent development initiatives. Championed women in music through landmark events and maintains focus on accessibility and innovation.
Dee McAdams
Operations Director
Music venue specialist with extensive event management experience. Oversees daily operations while maintaining strong artist relations and venue programming expertise.
Chelsea Andrews
Youth Engagement Manager
Passionate advocate for young musicians with specialist knowledge in youth programme development. Organises initiatives that have launched multiple successful local acts.
Paul Kane
Music & Older People Manager
Community music specialist with dementia care expertise. Created award-winning programmes connecting older adults through musical activities and reminiscence therapy.
Claire Hall
Creative Producer
Event production expert with decade-long experience curating music showcases. Specialises in artist development and cross-sector creative collaborations.
Questions
What music genres do you support?
We celebrate all genres from gospel to electronic, featuring diverse programming across our festivals and venue bookings.
How can emerging artists access support?
Through our Scratch My Progress programme offering free studio time, mentoring, and industry training for nine months.
Are rehearsal spaces available for booking?
Yes, we offer hourly and daily rates for small, large, and songwriting-specific rehearsal rooms.
Do you host private events?
Our venue accommodates private bookings with flexible space options for corporate and special occasions.
How does the music exhibition operate?
The permanent exhibition showcases Northern Irish musical heritage with rotating displays and interactive elements.
What community initiatives exist?
We run music programmes for older adults, youth development schemes, and family-friendly community events.
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