Last Newsletter of the Year

Welcome to our last newsletter! We hope you had a lovely Christmas. Here you'll find some last news and event for the last few days of the year.

NEWS:

New Project: Collaboration for Sustainability

TheNCF is participating in the Collaboration for Sustainability project, funded by ACT (Accelerating Change Together) on behalf of TheNCF and other participating groups.

We're creating a published masterplan for 5 Pearse Street to share with local media and decision makers, helping protect our space and demonstrate our commitment to the community.

Our vision:

Convert the downstairs into artist studio space

Develop the back garden yard as event and exhibition space

Create public access from both sides

Ensure accessible entries to the premises

Get involved: ACT is conducting a community consultation. Share your thoughts with Rebecca O'Malley at rebecca.omalley@act-studio.com. An in-person workshop will be held in late January (date TBC).

Details: thencf.art/projects/collaboration-for-sustainability.html

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Apartheid Free Zone update

TheNCF signed the Apartheid Free Zone Pledge and is listed on ApartheidFree.ie. In January, the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) is launching a campaign celebrating signatories. A representative will visit our premises in mid-January to record a short Q&A about our decision to sign, which will be shared on social media.

Events in the space

TheNCF Christmas Party – Saturday, 27th of December, 9PM

A gathering for all of the NCF gang to celebrate a good year in our space/venue.

With music from:

Sean Gorman: one of our Open Mic night hosts kicking things off with an acoustic set like no other.

W.O.T? (Way Over Thinking): 5 piece rock band with a set full of classics we’ll all know and love.

DJ Ribbon Leggs: Ronan will close out the night dropping tunes that are guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor!

Adm: €10 / B.Y.O.B

Doors at 9, come early to avoid disappointment! 🥂

Christmas Audio Visual Link up– Sunday, 28th of December, 7-11 PM

A social event featuring a mix of DJs playing a range of genres from House, Techno, IDM, Breaks, Electro, Garage and Trance.

We will also be featuring Animations and Short Films.

DJs: Rycy, Shane, Gilvarry & More

Adm: €10 / B.Y.O.B / No Glass

Tickets will be sold in advance and a limited number will be available on the evening, first come first served.

New Years Eve Party @ theNCF 

Wednesday, 31st of December, 10PM

Ring in 2026 at the NCF with DJ Quincy and DJ Spuggy as they close out 2025 in style. Expect a night of upbeat underground house, rolling techno vibes, and a few unexpected gems dropped in along the way. Great music, good people, and a seriously fun atmosphere—no stress, no fuss, just a brilliant New Year’s Eve to remember.

Happy New Year and see you all soon, theNCF team.