Belfast Stories, a major new visitor attraction, public space and creative hub planned for the former Bank of Ireland buildings and surrounding site in Belfast city centre, is inviting expressions of interest for its newly established Stories Panel.
Opening in 2030, Belfast Stories aims to celebrate the city through its people and their lived experiences. Ongoing engagement with communities and stakeholders is central to the project, and the Stories Panel will play an important role in advising on the development, preservation and presentation of stories throughout the design and delivery stages.
About the Stories Panel
Belfast City Council is seeking people from a wide range of backgrounds who can demonstrate experience in fields such as:
Heritage Practice
Community Development
Culture and Arts
Governance and Ethics
History or Oral History
Archiving
Peace and Reconciliation
Design, including immersive storytelling
The panel will meet approximately four times per year, with additional opportunities to contribute to sub-groups or attend an Open Forum.
Key Information
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: Thursday 15 January, 4pm
Application form:Â download application form
Submission: Completed forms should be emailed to belfaststories@belfastcity.gov.uk
Applications will be assessed in January 2026, with confirmation issued by 3 March 2026.
The first panel meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 24 March 2026.
Further details, including the Terms of Reference and Expression of Interest form, are available from the Belfast Stories team via their website or social channels.