Films & Virtual Events
Over the spring and summer lockdown of 2020, we produced some short films to replace the readings, launches, and conversations that would have formed part of our live literary events programme. Together with colleagues at QFT, we have brought new writing by students, staff, Fellows and friends to thousands of viewers, all over the world.
And there will be more to come!
Browse the SHC Collection on QFT Player
All our 'virtual events' are available to view for free (no subscription necessary), alongside many excellent titles on the QFT Player.
Recreate the atmosphere of the SHC Presents nights, or the relaxed productivity of the SHC Reading Room with a playlist from our Spotify page.
The SHC Presents... nights always have a themed playlist created by 'Master of Sounds' Michel Staley, but many other events have bespoke playlists to accompany them, and the Reading Room will always have a work-friendly album on the go. Music and lyrics are important to us, and we want share the soundtrack to the Heaney Centre beyond our walls.
Writers' Rooms Recommends
Music mentioned in our Writers' Rooms series, compiled it into one playlist - Sparks, Patsy Cline, Talking Heads, Fiona Apple, Grateful Dead, and lots of Miles Davis...
Ekphrasis: Art & Poetry
Accompanying the pamphlet - 'Changing Views: Poems of the Ulster Museum'. Some songs about art, colours, images and observation (and a few nostalgic reminders of Art School days).
SHC Presents... HELP!
A playlist for the special lockdown edition of SHC Presents... by resident Master of Sounds, Michael Staley. From our homes to yours, HELP!
WORKING
Four Tet, Mingus, Gruff Rhys, Caribou, Steve Reich and Spiritualized... some songs and albums to aid concentration.
WERKING
Stereolab, Goat, David Holmes and Polly Harvey... some songs and albums to keep up momentum.