Preparations are well underway for Radio One’s Big Weekend - which kicks off on Friday at Ebrington.

The transformation of the square at Ebrington has begun in earnest with work underway to erect the main stage at the landmark event, which will play host to series of world class performers such as Biffy Clyro, Bruno Mars and The Script,

In the lead up to Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Rick Edwards presents BBC Three’s debate show Free Speech, live from Derry on Wednesday, 22nd May with an audience of 120 people aged 18-25.

Eurovision fever has gripped the North West with Strabane hopeful Ryan Dolan preparing to conquer the continent in tomorrow night’s final.

The Derry cleric behind this weekend’s historic visit to the city by Martin Luther King III is urging the public to “leap hurdles” for the sake of peace.

As Derry celebrates all things Colm Cille, a suite of digital learning resources highlighting the life and legacy of the iconic figure have just been launched.

Dungiven library, Tuesday morning - welcome to ‘knit central’.

This weekend sees the start of the 2013 Earhart International Festival, and a host of fantastic events will ensure this year will be the best yet for Greater Shantallow Community Arts’ annual celebration of history, arts and culture in the community.

Ahead of the annual comics extravaganza that is the 2D Comics Festival, the Verbal Arts Centre are reminding the city’s budding young artists about their amazing 2013 comic art competition, ‘Colmcille VS Loch Ness Monster – the Battle!’

Fear not if you’re one of the many who missed out on One Big Weekend tickets! Derry will host its own alternative to the BBC’s musical Goliath in the form of next weekend’s North by North West Urban Festival.

In just a few weeks’ time the centrepiece to City of Culture 2013 will hit the streets for two remarkable days, 7th and 8th June 2013, with The Return of Colmcille.

It’s a gig many established journalists would give their right hands for - an interview, in person, with one of the world’s most popular rock bands.

Derry’s cultural credentials are proving to be a hit in the Big Apple.

Friday, 14th and Saturday, 15th June 2013 are dates that music fans will want to put in their diaries. In what will undoubtedly be one of the true highlights of the City of Culture programme when Phil Coulter returns to the ‘Town He Loves So Well’ for a unique and historic event at The Venue 2013. In the biggest and most ambitious concert he has ever performed in his hometown, Phil will be joined by a host of special guests, The Priests, Moya Brennan, Ralph McTell, Damien McGinty and local choir Codetta and the glorious sounds of the Ulster Orchestra.

A new exhibition entitled ‘Catholic Blood’ by Andrei Molodkin opens at Void on Patrick Street tomorrow night., May 18, at 7.30pm, with an artist’s talk at 8.15pm.

Irish rockers The Script performed an exclusive set in front of a select Derry audience this morning as the BBC Radio 1 Academy continued into its fourth day.

Comic theatre hit ‘The History of the Troubles (accordin’ to my Da)’ by MAC Productions visits the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady, on Monday 20 May, 8pm.

With almost 23,000 views and counting - a photograph of well-known Derry character Sheila Brennan continues to soar since it was put online last Thursday evening, making it the most popular photo ever posted on the ‘Derry Journal’ Facebook site.

One is a well-known local crooner. The other, a former member of local heroes Tie The Boy. Now, musical cousins Martin John McCafferty and Tim Hegarty have come together to create a powerhouse of a new band they call DERRY...

The president of Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann has said the “warmth and friendliness” of the people of Derry will help ensure the success of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Other Voices Season 11 (the second decade) is now being broadcast on RTÉ Two television on Wednesday evenings.