The programme reflects the sheer diversity and quality of the culture and arts scene here: the finest music, festivals, circus, carnivals, community and youth arts, crafts, dance, drama, fashion, film, literature, poetry public art and visual arts.
Part Two of the Showcase features the Beat Initiative, Terry Loane, Niall Wright, John Joe McNeill, Karma 45, Richard Dormer, Libby Smyth, Clair Lamont, Brian Kennedy – with compères Christine Bleakley, Mark Carruthers, Joe Lindsay, and Emma-Louise Johnston.