I work in a community arts organisation. Where will community groups we work with showcase work if local festivals aren't properly resourced and supported? We presented work at Culture Night Belfast which is one of the organisations affected by cuts to the events fund.... will this unique opportunity to showcase work to 50,000 people be available next year?

People in disadvantaged and marginalised communities will no longer have access to the arts if they are not subsidised to a meaningful level by government.

I was startled and appalled to hear of the cuts funding for NI sporting and cultural events. What were you thinking? These events bring in a huge amount of tourists every year, and with it, boosting Northern Ireland's economy. When these cultural events take place in N.I, it creates a buzz, an atmosphere, which is so important to bringing communities together! It's frankly embarrassing; other cities will laugh at this move to cut the funding. A city or county or country is nothing without it's culture, if you take away the ability for people to enjoy cultural events across Northern Ireland, even for a short time, I can assure you, the communities will not stay quiet.

-Concerned Citizen