Date: 28th March 2026

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: The Commons, 338 Ormeau Road, Belfast

Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse – a prototype for a new way of living, with the hope of galvanising a wider push towards sustainable alternatives.

Directed by the duo, POWER STATION charts their turbulent journey, from pitching the idea to their neighbours and sleeping on the roof of their home, to raising finance and launching a bid for a Christmas number one single.

By turns funny and heartwarming, Powell and Edelstyn’s film is a vibrant portrait of their local neighbourhood, and a charming testament to the power of art in changing minds about what could be possible.

After the screening there will be an online Q&A with the film-maker Dan Edelstyn followed by a panel discussion with local experts on the possibilities for growing community energy in Northern Ireland.

This event is kindly supported by Cooperative Alternatives, Action Renewables, Northern Ireland Community Energy and Ormeau Community Cinema.