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Cathedral Quarter News

New Night Czar for the City



(L to R) Damien Corr and Michael Stewart

Cathedral Quarter BID are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Stewart as the New Night Czar for the City. The position is jointly funded by the City’s three Business Improvement Districts.


Northern Ireland’s night-time economy is a significant driver for economic impact within the Region, generating £3.3bn (Night Time Industries Association 2024). It is crucial that we nurture and develop it.


Key responsibilities of the Night Czar include acting as central point of contact for night-time services including hospitality, venues, transport, and policing as well as advocacy and lobbying for statutory agencies. 


Cathedral Quarter BID are looking forward to building on the work already done by the BIDs and key City Stakeholders and supporting Michael in his mission to make Belfast the best night-time economy on the Island of Ireland.