HBE CULTURE AWARDS NI 2026
The HBE Culture Awards NI was created to recognise the artists, producers, filmmakers and people helping build Northern Ireland’s growing hip-hop and independent music culture.
The event formed part of the launch of HBE’s Studio on Wheels — a mobile music, education and performance space designed to take recording, workshops, DJing and live opportunities directly into communities.
The night was about giving people their flowers, celebrating the culture we already have and launching something designed to create even more opportunities for the next generation.
ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN IRELAND & THE NATIONAL LOTTERY
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland and The National Lottery have been key supporters of this project, backing our vision and helping make it possible.
Their support has allowed HBE to bring an ambitious idea to life while continuing to create opportunities, champion local talent and build something designed to have a lasting impact on Northern Ireland’s music and creative culture.
We’re incredibly grateful for their belief in the project and for helping make this possible.
ED SHEERAN FOUNDATION
The Ed Sheeran Foundation has supported this project and our vision for creating more opportunities through music.
Having the backing of a foundation committed to grassroots music and the next generation of creatives has been incredibly important to us.
We’re proud and grateful to have their support in making this project possible and helping us continue building for the next generation.