Festival Team
We are governed by a Board of Directors and managed by a team of permanent staff. We also employ a temporary team just before and during Festival.
Board of Directors
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Jackie McCoy
ChairmanJackie is the Associate Dean Global Engagement at Ulster University Business School and Founding Chair of Belfast International Arts Festival
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Louise Johnston
TrusteeLouise is Finance Manager at Strategic Investment Board Limited and has been a Director of Belfast International Arts Festival since 2016.
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Kim Mawhinney
TrusteeKim is Senior Curator of Art, at the Ulster Museum, National Museums NI and has worked in partnership with Belfast International Arts Festival for many years. She joined the Board in 2021.
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Sharon Doherty
TrusteeSharon is Head of Communication and Outreach at NI Consumer Council and holds a First-Class Honours Degree in Communication, Advertising and Marketing. She joined the Board in 2021.
Permanent Staff
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Richard Wakely
Artistic Director & Chief ExecutiveRichard joined Belfast Festival at Queen’s in 2013 as Director and set up the new independent Festival in 2015.
enquiries@belfastinternationalartsfestival.com028 9033 2261 -
Naomi Conway
General ManagerNaomi has been with Belfast International Arts Festival since 2015.
naomi@belfastinternationalartsfestival.com028 9033 2261 -
Sarah Kelly
Marketing ManagerSarah is responsible for marketing and communications.
sarahkelly@belfastinternationalartsfestival.comDirect Line: 028 9521 9741 -
Collette Mackin
Development ManagerCollette is responsible for BIAF’s development strategy, public funding, and working with trusts and foundations.
collette@belfastinternationalartsfestival.comDirect Line: 028 9521 9742 -
Karin Jeffrey
Fundraising ManagerTalk to Karin about sponsorship opportunities, CSR, or individual giving.
karin@belfastinternationalartsfestival.com028 9033 2261
2022 Festival Team
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Alan Simpson
Literary ManagerLiterary critic and writer Alan Simpson joins as Literary Manager.
Under the name John Self, Alan has written features, interviews and literary criticism for numerous publications including The Guardian, The Times, The Observer, The Irish Times, The Spectator and New Statesman. -
Box Office at Visit Belfast
You can book tickets online 24/7 or you can phone Box Office at Visit Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609, or pop in to 9 Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GB (opposite Belfast City Hall).
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday 11:00am – 4.00pm.
info@visitbelfast.com02890246609