THENCF

Hello and welcome to the slightly late due to the nice weather May Newsletter!

This month we have:

DJ Spuggy's event in theNCF space!
BFF Residency Reminder!
Free Drawing Workshop with Clare Henderson!
HeritACT!

Member News:

We had a meet-up on Saturday to discuss next steps for the Space, the minutes of which will be published and linked in next month's newsletter. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Ballina Fringe Festival Residency Closing!

The final date for Applications is 31st of May. All details here >> https://ballinafringefestival.ie/thencf-cultural-co-op-ballina-fringe-festival-residency-open-call/

A Space for Your Events

A quick reminder that theNCF space is available for members to host events! If you have an idea for an event, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@thencf.art.

Volunteers Wanted

Our friends at the Ballina Fringe Festival are looking for extra hands. If you’re interested in getting involved with this year’s festival, please get in touch with them at info@ballinafringefestival.ie.

Upcoming Event in theNCF

DJ Spuggy & DJ PC — back-to-back all night, May 31, THENCF.

From 9:30pm upstairs in the NCF, two selectors go track-for-track, blending distinct sounds into one dancefloor narrative.

DJ PC brings his Hybrid Digital/Vinyl set of driving house, pulsing techno, and cuts across dub, disco, soul, funk, and breakbeat, always rooted in groove.

DJ Spuggy delivers house, techno, off-kilter Italo, and raw EBM with a leftfield twist.

Expect left turns, locked grooves, and deep cuts that keep you guessing.

No egos. No fillers. Just proper tunes for open minds and moving feet.

Events from members

Drawing Workshop with Clare Henderson

Date: 6^th May 2025
Time: 13:30
Venue: Co-Working Space, Innovation Quarter, Ballina
Booking: Email mayoarts@mayococo.ie or call 0949064086
Details: Join visual artist Clare Henderson and view her artwork in the Co-Working Space, Innovation Quarter, Ballina. Followed by a drawing workshop using charcoal and erasers. Clare will guide participants in choosing a subject, using a viewfinder, setting up your drawing area and using the materials.

HeritACT Ballina Co-Design Workshop: Saturday 17th May, 12-4pm

We’d like to invite you to Part 2 of the HeritACT Ballina Co-Design Workshop - the last opportunity to actively shape the heritage interventions that will be installed across Ballina in late 2025. Your input will ensure each design resonates with our community’s needs and aspirations.

Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, 17th May 2025
Time: 12:00 – 16:00 (free lunch & refreshments provided)
Venue: Ballina Library, Pearse Street, F26 R299

This is an opportunity to collaborate directly with our solution partners from Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Greece, all of whom will be attending in person. They’re ready to share their expertise and answer your questions about the innovative interventions proposed for Ballina.

Proposed Interventions include

o A Nature-Based Solution & Temporary Recycled Structure made of locally harvested oyster shells in Dr. Kathleen Lynn lane.

o A Small-Scale Pavilion Structure with Projection Mapping Animation at Ballina's Convent.

o An Augmented Reality (AR) Experience celebrating Ballina’s Mineral Water Building.

o A 3D Printed Vegetable Garden at Ballina's Methodist Church.

Please reserve your free ticket at the link below

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/heritact-presents-co-design-ballina-part-2-tickets-1323352074679?aff=oddtdtcreator