Oh Yeah is the non-profit at the centre of Belfast's music ecosystem. It provides rehearsal and recording space for emerging artists, runs music industry programmes, and maintains a growing archive of Northern Irish music history. The city that produced Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, and Ash runs partly on what happens in this building.
The exhibition space on the ground floor charts Belfast's music history with enough detail to be interesting to anyone who cares about how scenes actually form. Entry is free or low cost. The programme of events, talks, showcases, workshops, runs throughout the year and is worth checking before you visit.
For anyone interested in Belfast beyond its pub and restaurant offer, Oh Yeah gives you a window into the creative infrastructure that makes the city's culture work. Niche, but exactly the kind of place a city like Belfast should have.