Discover the Future of Music & Storytelling at Belfast XR Festival.
On the 13th March, the Oh Yeah Music Centre will welcome Belfast XR Festival 2025 for a full day of industry talks and informal networking. The festival has created an incredible line-up of events this year, showcasing the best in immersive storytelling, VR, and interactive media. This includes their flagship event, In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats AND a full day of industry panels designed for musicians, producers, sound designers and immersive storytellers working in any medium.
Full schedule below:
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats: Behind the Scenes (10:00 - 11:00 AM)
A deep dive into the making of In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats, exploring its creative process, technical challenges, and cultural significance.
Speakers:
Jo Wright (Chair) | Music Consultant, Citizen Music Ireland
Darren Emerson | Filmmaker, East City Films and Creator of IPORB
Timmy Stewart | DJ/Producer
The Future of Immersive Content Production (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
A discussion on where XR storytelling is headed, emerging trends, and the challenges of creating meaningful immersive experiences.
Speakers:
Nigel McAlpine (Chair) | Immersive Technology Development Lead, Digital Catapult
Rory Friers | Composer, Immersive Artist
Linda Curtin | XR Maker, Researcher
Dr James Stafford | Business Development Lead, INCISIV
Victoria Eyton | Senior Creative Producer, Darkfield
Machines Do Not Discriminate: Technology & Diversity (1:15 - 2:15 PM)
A ‘fireside chat’ exploring how technology can break down barriers for diverse creators and democratise immersive storytelling.
Speakers:
Rosa Costanza | Emmy-Nominated Producer & Director
Lucy Baxter | XR Filmmaker, Lecturer
Mastering Immersive Sound: Elevating Virtual Experiences (2:15 - 3:30 PM)
Unpacking how binaural audio, head tracking, and spatial sound enhance immersion in XR projects.
Speakers:
Jo Wright (Chair) | Music Consultant, Citizen Music Ireland
Dr Jia-Rey Chang | Lecturer, MediaLab, Queen’s University Belfast
Katie Richardson | Composer, Sound Designer
Luke McNeice | Head of Engineering, Hamilton Robson
Dr Úna Monaghan | Harper, Composer, Researcher
A nominal £5 charge applies for attendance for the full day of panels, payable on the day.