John Greer
@Jgreerbelfast
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Director of Economic Development at Belfast City Council my own views and opinions
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined November 2011
Here in Belfast, a proud UNESCO City of Music, we understand that Creative Cities truly shine when they collaborate 🎵 🧵
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Today our 25@25 cohort graduated from our the 25@25 Leadership programme. Over the last 12 months the 25 leaders have learnt from some of the best local and international leaders, including Dr @jaynecbrady and Dr @samanthabarry. 25@25 leaders we are #ProudOfUU! #UUBGFA25
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We would like to thank all the artists and creatives that took part in Little Amal. You are truly special. 🩵 We were so privileged to work with theatre director @ThatDesKennedy along with a team of our city’s leading artists who created very special moments for Amal. To the
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Ag cuir fáilte chuig Amal beag go dtí iarthar Béal feirste 👏 West Belfast welcomes Little Amal to Colin Glen Forest Park with the powerful song Óró 'Sé do bheatha 'bhaile @walkwithamal @VisitBelfast @CnaG @PaulMaskeyMP
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We loved getting the opportunity to meet #LittleAmal @walkwithamal this morning as she visited Belfast! 🤗 As part of her welcome, she received a copy of Caterpillar Dreams by local author and illustrator, @CliveMcF! #Belfast2024
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A strangely emotional walkabout. Little Amal in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, 17.05.24. Good work @walkwithamal @artsekta @ThatDesKennedy
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Belfast! What a warm and kind welcome you gave to Little Amal as she arrived to our city this evening. 🥰 This was a truly emotional moment for us as we witnessed hundreds of performers of all ages welcome a little girl with a message a hope. A little girl who has been on a
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Really looking forward to meeting her!
A 12ft (3.7m) puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee is on her way to Belfast. BBC News NI got a preview of Little Amal in action before her arrival on Thursday evening. https://t.co/m0NZ1OssjB
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Little Amal has sailed into Belfast ⛵✨ The striking 12 foot tall puppet arrived along the River Lagan this evening. She will now meet with visitors at events across the city this weekend. Weekend details at https://t.co/aVvDwfdqPj
@artsekta @walkwithamal @cllrryanmurphy
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#LittleAmal is coming to #Belfast! ✨ On the 16 May, Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child will arrive in the city, welcomed with a series of free family friendly events! See the full events programme >> https://t.co/mrR9W8AEKQ
@belfastcc @arteska
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We were delighted to support @TourismIreland to unveil details of the exciting #Belfast2024 programme of culture, at a recent event in Barcelona attended by 35 leading Spanish travel professionals and journalists. @TitanicDistill2 @VisitBelfast @winnie_ama_ @lorrainemills3
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A fantastic afternoon as thousands lined the streets of Belfast for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade. It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the craic, music & festivities. I hope you all have a fantastic St Patrick’s Day. Lá Fhéile P��draig sona daoibh! ☘️
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🍀 A big shoutout to all who made our #BelfastStPats parade unforgettable! 🎉 Check out this incredible video capturing the colourful procession of music and dance!
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Grassroots music venues across Belfast are set for a stacked St. Patrick’s Day Weekend 🎶☘️ As well as the city's bigger events—such as @BelfastTradF's St. Patrick’s Music Weekend—many of our much-loved venues are pulling out the stops to make it one to remember 🧵 (1/5)
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Fantastic programme launch of #Belfast2024 - Hearing from Erika Clark and John McIlduff @belfastcc on how the year is celebrating People, Place and Planet. Pleased that @BCouncil_NI is supporting the programme with @Household_Bel - Artists in Neighbourhoods. #cityexploring
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