A mural dedicated to Belfast's 'Godfather of Punk' Terri Hooley is among six unveiled in the city.
Each artwork serves as a nod to the rich heritage and cultural significance of the Great Victoria Street area, including homage to Belfast’s ‘Godfather of Punk’ Terri Hooley at his original Good Vibrations record shop.
The murals are part of the £500,000 ‘Great Expectations’ regeneration initiative, which aims to restore and enhance the historic part of the city.
Spanning four shop fronts, the vibrant murals represent the "counter-cultural spirit of punk across Belfast, with music and arts providing a space for people to cross traditional divides".
Mr Hooley, who was behind the success of bands such as The Undertones and The Outcasts, said he was delighted with the mural honouring him.
“Good Vibrations was more than a record shop and music label," he said.
"It was an oasis amid the confusion and chaos at the time.
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"It brought people from different communities together to share in a single passion, and for many represented a sense of hope for the future.
“The artists have done an incredible job bringing this story to life, and in reflecting the character and spirit of Great Victoria Street from those years.
"Although it’s been a shame to witness the area’s decline.
"I’m glad to see there’s newfound effort to restore it once again, so that in time more people will have the opportunity to enjoy it like it was enjoyed before.”
The initiative, which was funded by Belfast City Council’s Business Cluster and Community Grant and delivered in partnership with LQ BID’s Vibrant District Fund, also saw the unveiling of another mural on the gable of Hope Fellowship Church.
It reflects the city’s diversity, with various migratory birds symbolising the church’s multicultural congregation, including the local African community.
Migratory birds which feed in floodplains, serve as a nod to the area once covered by the Blackstaff River.
