This is an ambitious cultural celebration that will see the city come to life with creative projects, events and civic initiatives taking place across Belfast throughout the year. The new work will be premiered on 21st September 2024, at Townsend Presbyterian Church, which is now home to the Ulster Orchestra. In the past, the history of the street and its surroundings were buried by the degradation of the area and the legacy of Troubles-era interface gates.

Townsend Street is one of only two points in Belfast where one can see the Farset River, the river that gave the city its name. It also houses Townsend Enterprise Park and the former Townsend Presbyterian Church. For this project, named Sound Links, The Ulster Orchestra are working together with the local community, residents and the businesses of Townsend Enterprise Park so that the street will once again be firmly in the consciousness of the city.

What is Sound Links?

Sound Links is a community-informed project that will culminate in a community-led celebration of the street and its people on International Peace Day in September 2024. 

You can read more about the project and book tickets to the performance here: