QUB Music

24/02/2026

Big changes ahead! 🎉
QUBMusic is now growing into a school-wide platform: QUBAEL: QUB Arts, English and Languages

We’re expanding our reach, celebrating all departments, all students, and all achievements from the School of Arts, English and Languages under one roof. Stay tuned for more updates, events, and highlights from across the entire school community!

23/02/2026

Come and work here, in Music/SARC at Queen's University Belfast! We're looking to appoint two lecturers or senior lecturers who specialise in composition, music technology and/or popular music practice. Desirable teaching skills include composition for screen, creative coding for musical applications, harmony and music theory, Irish traditional music, and/or songwriting. If that might be you, click the link for full details and contact information. Otherwise, please spread the word—you might know just the right person!

We are excited to announce that the School of Arts, English and Languages seeks to appoint two Lecturers in Music (1 Lecturer and 1 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer), with significant experience in composition, music technology and/or popular music practice. We are looking for dynamic individuals who can br...

23/02/2026

Join us for the MA in Sound and Music—for specialists with broad interests. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rczgXB-K4jM https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/sound-music-ma/

The MA in Sound and Music allows for specialised study in diverse music disciplines including composition, instrument design, musicology, performance and recording, while bringing together students across these areas (and more) to explore a broad range of topics through collaboration and individual....

21/02/2026

Open Sound Lab
Sunday 22nd Feb, 1:00 pm
Sonic Lab, SARC, 4 Cloreen Park, QUB
Free - booking required https://nisciencefestival.com/event/open-sound-lab/

Step inside the Open Sound Lab for an interactive dive into music technology. Experiment with DJ decks, electronic instruments, and Ableton Link, experience the creativity of JAM 4, and explore multiple stations designed to inspire hands-on soundmaking and collaboration.

NI Science Festival
Queen's University Belfast
QUB Music

20/02/2026

Singer-songwriter John Dowland stands the test of time after 400 years. Shame that we have no original recordings...

John Dowland (1563-1626)-Time Stands Stillfrom the Third Book of Songs, 1603with Anthony Rooley, Lute.from 'Time Stands Still'Also on 'Emma Kirkby-Collection...

20/02/2026

Sonic Sleuths
Saturday 21st Feb, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Foyle Arena 2, Limavady Rd, Londonderry BT47 6JY
Free - booking required https://ow.ly/oMWW50YefcL

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Sonic Sleuths is a workshop led by SARC PhD Researcher and sound artist Cameron Clarke designed to uncover and explore hidden electromagnetic sounds present in the devices and environment around us.

NI Science Festival
Queen's University Belfast
QUB Music

19/02/2026

HIVE Choir present: Experimental Medicine + Experimental Music!
Thursday 19th Feb, 7:30 pm
Sonic Lab, SARC
Tickets £9: https://ow.ly/7xli50Yefar

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In collaboration with Queen’s Wellcome-Wolfson Institute, HIVE will perform experimental pieces on immunology, infection, respiratory, vision, and vascular medicine. Experience their improvised, electronic-enhanced songs in the immersive Sonic Lab audio theatre for a unique learning experience.

NI Science Festival
QUB Music

18/02/2026

Concert: Gareth Williams
Thurs 19th Feb, 1.10 - 2pm, SARC
Free - no booking required.

'Songs From The Last Page'
Composer and singer/songwriter, Gareth Williams, presents songs that all have one thing in common - they begin on the final page of a book. In each song, he holds on to the moment that comes just before we close a book for the final time.





Gareth Williams

17/02/2026

Seminar: Gareth Williams - Adapting song to story
Wed 18th Feb, 1 - 2pm, Old McMordie Hall.
Free - no booking required.

In this talk, Gareth discusses his creative approach, the challenges of adaptation, and how collaboration brings fresh perspectives to musical storytelling.

16/02/2026

Concert: Sintese
Tuesday 17th Feb, 7-8pm
SARC
Free but tickets must be booked in advance: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sintese-contemporary-music-group-tickets-1980542557103?aff=oddtdtcreator

An evening of music by one of Portugal's leading contemporary chamber music groups.

15/02/2026

SARC Mobile...have you found us yet?

Be a sound artist for 15 minutes! Come and experience the new SARC Mobile, an immersive sound studio on wheels. Listen to your environment and create your own mix. The SARC team will be inviting members of the public for unique listening experiences around Belfast. Bring your phone and headphones.

Find the SARC Mobile at Belvoir Forest car park on Sunday afternoon…