Connections by ArtsEkta

Connections

ArtsEkta's acclaimed intercultural music experience, Connections, returns as part of Fleadh Belfast 2026, bringing together an extraordinary collective of musicians from across cultures, traditions and genres in a powerful celebration of musical dialogue, creativity and shared identity.

Under the musical direction of award-winning composer Neil Martin, Connections weaves Irish traditional music with sounds and influences from Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and beyond. The result is a vibrant and uplifting live performance that reflects the rich cultural diversity of contemporary Belfast while highlighting the universal power of music to bring people together.

Blending traditions, stories and musical voices from around the world, Connections creates a unique artistic space where cultures meet, collaborate and inspire one another. Dynamic, moving and richly textured, this acclaimed production celebrates both what makes us different and what connects us all.