Belfast XR Festival
@belfastxrfest.bsky.social
Supporting XR storytelling with Amplify:XR Labs – a BFI-funded development programme for film, TV & games producers exploring immersive fiction.
Two things to bring to Escape the Internet: your friends, and a fully charged phone 📱
The Black Box, 2 and 3 November, in partnership with IDFA DocLab. £15.
bit.ly/xrescape
The Black Box, 2 and 3 November, in partnership with IDFA DocLab. £15.
bit.ly/xrescape
October 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Two things to bring to Escape the Internet: your friends, and a fully charged phone 📱
The Black Box, 2 and 3 November, in partnership with IDFA DocLab. £15.
bit.ly/xrescape
The Black Box, 2 and 3 November, in partnership with IDFA DocLab. £15.
bit.ly/xrescape
You are not just in a game; you are inside a body. Not just any body: Zoraan's.
The Baby Factory is Closed, The Black Box, Monday 2 November, 10am to 4pm. £7, places limited.
bit.ly/xrbaby
#belfast @belfastfilmfest.bsky.social @niscreen.bsky.social @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
The Baby Factory is Closed, The Black Box, Monday 2 November, 10am to 4pm. £7, places limited.
bit.ly/xrbaby
#belfast @belfastfilmfest.bsky.social @niscreen.bsky.social @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
September 30, 2026 at 9:19 AM
You are not just in a game; you are inside a body. Not just any body: Zoraan's.
The Baby Factory is Closed, The Black Box, Monday 2 November, 10am to 4pm. £7, places limited.
bit.ly/xrbaby
#belfast @belfastfilmfest.bsky.social @niscreen.bsky.social @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
The Baby Factory is Closed, The Black Box, Monday 2 November, 10am to 4pm. £7, places limited.
bit.ly/xrbaby
#belfast @belfastfilmfest.bsky.social @niscreen.bsky.social @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
Escape the Internet, The Black Box, 2 and 3 November 👾
A live event with hundred or more people, their own phones, and 120 minutes to save the internet between them. £15, 10% off for groups of four or more.
bit.ly/xrescape
A live event with hundred or more people, their own phones, and 120 minutes to save the internet between them. £15, 10% off for groups of four or more.
bit.ly/xrescape
September 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Escape the Internet, The Black Box, 2 and 3 November 👾
A live event with hundred or more people, their own phones, and 120 minutes to save the internet between them. £15, 10% off for groups of four or more.
bit.ly/xrescape
A live event with hundred or more people, their own phones, and 120 minutes to save the internet between them. £15, 10% off for groups of four or more.
bit.ly/xrescape
Belfast XR Festival returns, bringing unmissable immersive experiences to Belfast audiences ✨
Escape the Internet (2 and 3 Nov) and The Baby Factory is Closed (2 Nov) at The Black Box, part of Belfast Film Festival.
Book now:
ETI: bit.ly/xrescape
TBFIC: bit.ly/xrbaby
Escape the Internet (2 and 3 Nov) and The Baby Factory is Closed (2 Nov) at The Black Box, part of Belfast Film Festival.
Book now:
ETI: bit.ly/xrescape
TBFIC: bit.ly/xrbaby
September 24, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Belfast XR Festival returns, bringing unmissable immersive experiences to Belfast audiences ✨
Escape the Internet (2 and 3 Nov) and The Baby Factory is Closed (2 Nov) at The Black Box, part of Belfast Film Festival.
Book now:
ETI: bit.ly/xrescape
TBFIC: bit.ly/xrbaby
Escape the Internet (2 and 3 Nov) and The Baby Factory is Closed (2 Nov) at The Black Box, part of Belfast Film Festival.
Book now:
ETI: bit.ly/xrescape
TBFIC: bit.ly/xrbaby
⚠️ Important update: tomorrow's Amplify:XR Labs XR Market Event at BFI Stephen Street has been postponed due to red weather warnings across London.
We're working with the BFI to find a new date. More details soon.
#AmplifyXRLabs #XR #Belfast
We're working with the BFI to find a new date. More details soon.
#AmplifyXRLabs #XR #Belfast
June 23, 2026 at 11:56 AM
⚠️ Important update: tomorrow's Amplify:XR Labs XR Market Event at BFI Stephen Street has been postponed due to red weather warnings across London.
We're working with the BFI to find a new date. More details soon.
#AmplifyXRLabs #XR #Belfast
We're working with the BFI to find a new date. More details soon.
#AmplifyXRLabs #XR #Belfast
As we approach the application deadline (this Fri), wondering if your idea is “developed enough” to apply?
Amplify:XR Labs is intentionally designed for early-stage work with XR potential. More at:
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs
#UKFilmIndustry#TVProduction#GamesDev#GamesIndustry#XR #Filmmaker
Amplify:XR Labs is intentionally designed for early-stage work with XR potential. More at:
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs
#UKFilmIndustry#TVProduction#GamesDev#GamesIndustry#XR #Filmmaker
February 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
As we approach the application deadline (this Fri), wondering if your idea is “developed enough” to apply?
Amplify:XR Labs is intentionally designed for early-stage work with XR potential. More at:
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs
#UKFilmIndustry#TVProduction#GamesDev#GamesIndustry#XR #Filmmaker
Amplify:XR Labs is intentionally designed for early-stage work with XR potential. More at:
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs
#UKFilmIndustry#TVProduction#GamesDev#GamesIndustry#XR #Filmmaker
Couldn’t make it to our in-person events and missed our online session today? We’ve uploaded the recording and slides to the programme home page and you can watch the full event here:
vimeo.com/1159268287/1...
vimeo.com/1159268287/1...
AmplifyXRLabs - Online Info Session
This is "AmplifyXRLabs - Online Info Session" by Aura Digital Studios on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Couldn’t make it to our in-person events and missed our online session today? We’ve uploaded the recording and slides to the programme home page and you can watch the full event here:
vimeo.com/1159268287/1...
vimeo.com/1159268287/1...
Our online Amplify:XR Labs info session takes place tomorrow. The final session then runs in person at QUB Belfast on Thursday. For more info:
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs @niscreen.bsky.social @screenscots.bsky.social @ffilmcymruwales.bsky.social @screenyorkshire.bsky.social
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs @niscreen.bsky.social @screenscots.bsky.social @ffilmcymruwales.bsky.social @screenyorkshire.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Our online Amplify:XR Labs info session takes place tomorrow. The final session then runs in person at QUB Belfast on Thursday. For more info:
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs @niscreen.bsky.social @screenscots.bsky.social @ffilmcymruwales.bsky.social @screenyorkshire.bsky.social
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs @niscreen.bsky.social @screenscots.bsky.social @ffilmcymruwales.bsky.social @screenyorkshire.bsky.social
Important Update: Due to tomorrow’s weather warning, tomorrow’s info event at QUB has been re-scheduled to Thursday. The live online event will still take place on Wednesday. You can sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/amplify-xr...
www.eventbrite.com/e/amplify-xr...
January 26, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Important Update: Due to tomorrow’s weather warning, tomorrow’s info event at QUB has been re-scheduled to Thursday. The live online event will still take place on Wednesday. You can sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/amplify-xr...
www.eventbrite.com/e/amplify-xr...
What does Amplify:XR Labs offer?
Paid development time, mentoring, creative technology and prototyping support, plus guidance on production planning, distribution and routes to market.
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs @niscreen.bsky.social
Paid development time, mentoring, creative technology and prototyping support, plus guidance on production planning, distribution and routes to market.
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs @niscreen.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 11:29 AM
What does Amplify:XR Labs offer?
Paid development time, mentoring, creative technology and prototyping support, plus guidance on production planning, distribution and routes to market.
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs @niscreen.bsky.social
Paid development time, mentoring, creative technology and prototyping support, plus guidance on production planning, distribution and routes to market.
bit.ly/amplifyxrlabs @niscreen.bsky.social
New funded development opportunity now open.
Amplify:XR Labs is a BFI-backed development programme for UK film, TV & games teams wanting to explore narrative immersive and XR projects.
Paid development time, mentoring and prototyping support. More info:
www.belfastxrfestival.com/amplifyxrlabs
Amplify:XR Labs is a BFI-backed development programme for UK film, TV & games teams wanting to explore narrative immersive and XR projects.
Paid development time, mentoring and prototyping support. More info:
www.belfastxrfestival.com/amplifyxrlabs
January 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
New funded development opportunity now open.
Amplify:XR Labs is a BFI-backed development programme for UK film, TV & games teams wanting to explore narrative immersive and XR projects.
Paid development time, mentoring and prototyping support. More info:
www.belfastxrfestival.com/amplifyxrlabs
Amplify:XR Labs is a BFI-backed development programme for UK film, TV & games teams wanting to explore narrative immersive and XR projects.
Paid development time, mentoring and prototyping support. More info:
www.belfastxrfestival.com/amplifyxrlabs
Bigger. Bolder. More immersive.
BXRF 2025 was a huge leap forward — thanks to our partners, funders, speakers, and every single attendee. From learners to ravers, you made it unforgettable.
Here’s a look back:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbvC...
#BelfastXR #XR #VirtualReality
BXRF 2025 was a huge leap forward — thanks to our partners, funders, speakers, and every single attendee. From learners to ravers, you made it unforgettable.
Here’s a look back:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbvC...
#BelfastXR #XR #VirtualReality
Belfast XR Festival 2025
YouTube video by Deepa Mann-kler
www.youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Bigger. Bolder. More immersive.
BXRF 2025 was a huge leap forward — thanks to our partners, funders, speakers, and every single attendee. From learners to ravers, you made it unforgettable.
Here’s a look back:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbvC...
#BelfastXR #XR #VirtualReality
BXRF 2025 was a huge leap forward — thanks to our partners, funders, speakers, and every single attendee. From learners to ravers, you made it unforgettable.
Here’s a look back:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbvC...
#BelfastXR #XR #VirtualReality
That moment when the beat drops—arms in the air, shapes being thrown, total joy.
Watching our guests lose themselves in the music (while wearing headsets!) is exactly what In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is all about.
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #Belfast #ImmersiveVR
Watching our guests lose themselves in the music (while wearing headsets!) is exactly what In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is all about.
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #Belfast #ImmersiveVR
March 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
That moment when the beat drops—arms in the air, shapes being thrown, total joy.
Watching our guests lose themselves in the music (while wearing headsets!) is exactly what In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is all about.
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #Belfast #ImmersiveVR
Watching our guests lose themselves in the music (while wearing headsets!) is exactly what In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is all about.
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #Belfast #ImmersiveVR
🚨 SOLD OUT! 🚨
All tickets for In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats are now gone! If you didn’t grab one, unfortunately, you’ve missed your chance to experience this incredible VR journey into 1989 rave culture.
Huge thanks to everyone who booked—see you on the dancefloor!
#Belfast
All tickets for In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats are now gone! If you didn’t grab one, unfortunately, you’ve missed your chance to experience this incredible VR journey into 1989 rave culture.
Huge thanks to everyone who booked—see you on the dancefloor!
#Belfast
March 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🚨 SOLD OUT! 🚨
All tickets for In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats are now gone! If you didn’t grab one, unfortunately, you’ve missed your chance to experience this incredible VR journey into 1989 rave culture.
Huge thanks to everyone who booked—see you on the dancefloor!
#Belfast
All tickets for In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats are now gone! If you didn’t grab one, unfortunately, you’ve missed your chance to experience this incredible VR journey into 1989 rave culture.
Huge thanks to everyone who booked—see you on the dancefloor!
#Belfast
📢 Special Notice for Ticket Holders!
Many of our remaining events are sold out. Tickets are non-refundable & non-exchangeable—we cannot swap bookings for other dates or times.
Please double-check your ticket details before arriving.
#belfast #northernireland
Many of our remaining events are sold out. Tickets are non-refundable & non-exchangeable—we cannot swap bookings for other dates or times.
Please double-check your ticket details before arriving.
#belfast #northernireland
March 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
📢 Special Notice for Ticket Holders!
Many of our remaining events are sold out. Tickets are non-refundable & non-exchangeable—we cannot swap bookings for other dates or times.
Please double-check your ticket details before arriving.
#belfast #northernireland
Many of our remaining events are sold out. Tickets are non-refundable & non-exchangeable—we cannot swap bookings for other dates or times.
Please double-check your ticket details before arriving.
#belfast #northernireland
Reposted by Belfast XR Festival
'In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats'
📍Carlisle Memorial
📅15th-23rd March
📍Carlisle Memorial
📅15th-23rd March
UV lights on, rave flyers up, and the sound of ‘89 setting the scene. Carlisle Memorial Church is ready to take you back to the underground.
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens this Friday, 14th March. Are you in?
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#Belfast
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens this Friday, 14th March. Are you in?
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#Belfast
March 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
'In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats'
📍Carlisle Memorial
📅15th-23rd March
📍Carlisle Memorial
📅15th-23rd March
Arms aloft, smiles all round!
First-time VR users are loving In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats—immersed in the energy of ‘89. This is why we bring world-class XR to Belfast!
🎧 8 days left—don’t miss it!
🎟 bit.ly/belfast-beats
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #AcidHouse #ImmersiveVR
First-time VR users are loving In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats—immersed in the energy of ‘89. This is why we bring world-class XR to Belfast!
🎧 8 days left—don’t miss it!
🎟 bit.ly/belfast-beats
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #AcidHouse #ImmersiveVR
March 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Arms aloft, smiles all round!
First-time VR users are loving In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats—immersed in the energy of ‘89. This is why we bring world-class XR to Belfast!
🎧 8 days left—don’t miss it!
🎟 bit.ly/belfast-beats
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #AcidHouse #ImmersiveVR
First-time VR users are loving In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats—immersed in the energy of ‘89. This is why we bring world-class XR to Belfast!
🎧 8 days left—don’t miss it!
🎟 bit.ly/belfast-beats
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #AcidHouse #ImmersiveVR
UV lights on, rave flyers up, and the sound of ‘89 setting the scene. Carlisle Memorial Church is ready to take you back to the underground.
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens this Friday, 14th March. Are you in?
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#Belfast
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens this Friday, 14th March. Are you in?
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#Belfast
March 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
UV lights on, rave flyers up, and the sound of ‘89 setting the scene. Carlisle Memorial Church is ready to take you back to the underground.
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens this Friday, 14th March. Are you in?
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#Belfast
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens this Friday, 14th March. Are you in?
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#Belfast
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats has sold out across the UK—now it’s Belfast’s turn.
This multi-award-winning VR experience immerses you in the euphoria of the 1989 acid house scene.
🎟: www.belfastxrfestival.com/in-pursuit-o...
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #BelfastXRFestival #AcidHouse #ImmersiveVR
This multi-award-winning VR experience immerses you in the euphoria of the 1989 acid house scene.
🎟: www.belfastxrfestival.com/in-pursuit-o...
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #BelfastXRFestival #AcidHouse #ImmersiveVR
March 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats has sold out across the UK—now it’s Belfast’s turn.
This multi-award-winning VR experience immerses you in the euphoria of the 1989 acid house scene.
🎟: www.belfastxrfestival.com/in-pursuit-o...
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #BelfastXRFestival #AcidHouse #ImmersiveVR
This multi-award-winning VR experience immerses you in the euphoria of the 1989 acid house scene.
🎟: www.belfastxrfestival.com/in-pursuit-o...
#InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats #BelfastXRFestival #AcidHouse #ImmersiveVR
Fantastic interview with ‘In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats’ creator Darren Emerson in today’s @belfasttelegraph.co.uk Make sure to grab your copy!
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainmen...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainmen...
March 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Fantastic interview with ‘In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats’ creator Darren Emerson in today’s @belfasttelegraph.co.uk Make sure to grab your copy!
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainmen...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainmen...
🔙 Looking back at our launch party… and the countdown is on!
David Holmes & Timmy Stewart brought the energy at Dockers Club—now it’s your turn.
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens 14th March at Carlisle Memorial Church.
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#belfast
David Holmes & Timmy Stewart brought the energy at Dockers Club—now it’s your turn.
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens 14th March at Carlisle Memorial Church.
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#belfast
March 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🔙 Looking back at our launch party… and the countdown is on!
David Holmes & Timmy Stewart brought the energy at Dockers Club—now it’s your turn.
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens 14th March at Carlisle Memorial Church.
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#belfast
David Holmes & Timmy Stewart brought the energy at Dockers Club—now it’s your turn.
🎧 In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats opens 14th March at Carlisle Memorial Church.
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/belfast-beats
#belfast
✨ Step into the rave. ✨
Experience the sights, sounds, and unity of the late '80s rave scene with In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats. This award-winning VR experience has sold out across the UK—now it’s coming to Belfast!
📍Carlisle Memorial Church, #Belfast
📅 14–23 Mar
https://bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
Experience the sights, sounds, and unity of the late '80s rave scene with In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats. This award-winning VR experience has sold out across the UK—now it’s coming to Belfast!
📍Carlisle Memorial Church, #Belfast
📅 14–23 Mar
https://bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
February 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
✨ Step into the rave. ✨
Experience the sights, sounds, and unity of the late '80s rave scene with In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats. This award-winning VR experience has sold out across the UK—now it’s coming to Belfast!
📍Carlisle Memorial Church, #Belfast
📅 14–23 Mar
https://bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
Experience the sights, sounds, and unity of the late '80s rave scene with In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats. This award-winning VR experience has sold out across the UK—now it’s coming to Belfast!
📍Carlisle Memorial Church, #Belfast
📅 14–23 Mar
https://bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
🎧 Experience the energy. 🎧
This critically acclaimed VR experience has sold out across the UK. Now it’s Belfast’s turn to step back into the UK rave revolution.
📍 Carlisle Memorial Church, #Belfast
📅 14th – 23rd March 2025
bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
This critically acclaimed VR experience has sold out across the UK. Now it’s Belfast’s turn to step back into the UK rave revolution.
📍 Carlisle Memorial Church, #Belfast
📅 14th – 23rd March 2025
bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
February 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🎧 Experience the energy. 🎧
This critically acclaimed VR experience has sold out across the UK. Now it’s Belfast’s turn to step back into the UK rave revolution.
📍 Carlisle Memorial Church, #Belfast
📅 14th – 23rd March 2025
bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
This critically acclaimed VR experience has sold out across the UK. Now it’s Belfast’s turn to step back into the UK rave revolution.
📍 Carlisle Memorial Church, #Belfast
📅 14th – 23rd March 2025
bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
✨ Next in our XR Picks series, highlighting incredible AR/ VR experiences is Premier League Player by Rezzil.
Play on your favourite pitch, recreate iconic goals, train like a pro, and compete with players worldwide.
https://buff.ly/3QiqufP
#VR #XR #VirtualReality
Play on your favourite pitch, recreate iconic goals, train like a pro, and compete with players worldwide.
https://buff.ly/3QiqufP
#VR #XR #VirtualReality
February 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
✨ Next in our XR Picks series, highlighting incredible AR/ VR experiences is Premier League Player by Rezzil.
Play on your favourite pitch, recreate iconic goals, train like a pro, and compete with players worldwide.
https://buff.ly/3QiqufP
#VR #XR #VirtualReality
Play on your favourite pitch, recreate iconic goals, train like a pro, and compete with players worldwide.
https://buff.ly/3QiqufP
#VR #XR #VirtualReality
Experience the unity of the late '80s rave scene with In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats on its UK tour. Now it’s Belfast’s turn to return to the rave.
📍 Carlisle Memorial Church #Belfast
📅 14th – 23rd March 2025
https://bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
📍 Carlisle Memorial Church #Belfast
📅 14th – 23rd March 2025
https://bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
February 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Experience the unity of the late '80s rave scene with In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats on its UK tour. Now it’s Belfast’s turn to return to the rave.
📍 Carlisle Memorial Church #Belfast
📅 14th – 23rd March 2025
https://bit.ly/Belfast-Beats
📍 Carlisle Memorial Church #Belfast
📅 14th – 23rd March 2025
https://bit.ly/Belfast-Beats