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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Fiona Kane
ChairpersonFiona is Director of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office at Ulster University. She joined the Board in 2023
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Louise Johnston
TrusteeLouise is Finance Director at the Strategic Investment Board NI and has been a Trustee of Belfast International Arts Festival since 2016.
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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.
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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.
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 -
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Karin Jeffrey
Fundraising ManagerTalk to Karin about sponsorship opportunities, CSR, or individual giving.
karin@belfastinternationalartsfestival.com028 9033 2261 -
Mags White
Development ManagerMags leads on public and statutory funding, trusts and foundations and stakeholder relationships.
mags@belfastinternationalartsfestival.com028 9521 9746 -
Greta Kelly
Festival Engagement OfficerGreta supports BIAF on audience communications and community engagement, including community ticketing, participation and accessibility.greta@belfastinternationalartsfestival.com028 9033 2261
2023 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. -
Naoise Roo Callan
Festival Operations Assistantnaoise@belfastinternationalartsfestival.com028 9521 9745 -
Becky Turnock
Project Manager -
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