Northern Ireland’s leading theatre school, Belfast School of Performing Art(BSPA) and Love Belfast, NI’s leading online lifestyle portal, are thrilled to announce their media partnership which kicks off with the school’s 15th Anniversary Celebration Concert at the SSE Arena on 15th June. This ongoing collaboration will see Love Belfast amplifying BSPA’s achievements, showcasing its talented students, providing exclusive behind-the-scenes content all the while showcasing the benefits of youth theatre.
As BSPA marks 15 years of excellence in performing arts education, this partnership with Love Belfast represents a shared passion for celebrating talent, creativity, and the performing arts community. With over 750 young performers set to take the SSE Arena stage in June, this event promises to be a landmark moment for youth theatre in Northern Ireland.
Tina McVeigh, Managing Director of BSPA, expressed her excitement about the collaboration:
“We are delighted to have Love Belfast on board as our official media partner and excited to be able to kick things off during our 15th anniversary year of celebrations! BSPA’ethos has always been about nurturing young talent and providing them with the platform to shine, and Love Belfast’s support will help us share our students’ incredible journeys with an even wider audience. This partnership ensures thatBSPA will reach far beyond the stage, inspiring young people across Northern Ireland to get involved in the performing arts.”
Love Belfast has been a long-time supporter of the arts, championing local talent and celebrating the vibrancy of Northern Ireland’s cultural scene. This partnership aligns perfectly with its commitment to promoting the best of Belfast and beyond.
Inga Norvilyte-Donaldson, owner of Love Belfast, shared her enthusiasm:
“We couldn’t be happier to partner with BSPA. Their commitment to developing young talent and creating amazing opportunities in the performing arts is truly inspiring. We’ve followed their journey for years, and now having the chance to support and promote their work is an absolute privilege. We can’t wait to share their incredible productions and talent with our audience.”
Through this collaboration, Love Belfast will be the first to provide exclusive coverage of BSPA’s 15th Anniversary Concert showcasing interviews with key figures and success stories of students along with an insight into what it takes to put on such a concert of such epic proportions.
Supported by Love Belfast and hosted by Artistic Director, Peter Corry, BSPA at the Arena, this once-in-a-lifetime performance will feature showstopping numbers from iconic musicals and productions that BSPA has brought to life over the last 15 years, including Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar, Beauty and the Beast, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many more.
Beyond the arena performance, BSPA’s talented young performers are gearing up for an incredible 19 independent productions throughout this milestone year. Each school will stage its own musical spectacular in theatres across the province, featuring shows such as Newsies Jr., Matilda, High School Musical, and Annie Jr. Adding to the excitement, BSPA will also present two Summer Youth Projects, with younger students bringing Beauty and the Beast jr to life while the seniors take on Pippin. With so many productions in the works, it’s set to be an unforgettable and action-packed year ahead!
Each show is a celebration of passion, dedication, and incredible talent of the young performers and audiences can expect a show filled with unforgettable performances and a healthy dose of magic that the performing arts brings to all our lives.
To book your tickets for BSPA’s 15th Anniversary Celebration Concert visit www.ssearenabelfast.com and to find out more about BSPA please visit www.thebspa.co.uk
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