wheelworks immersive techstudio
an exciting new resource for ni communities launching in early 2026
The Immersive Techstudio (ITS ) will be a first-of-its-kind, immersive digital arts space for communities in Northern Ireland. Featuring floor-to-ceiling visuals, surround sound, and dynamic lighting, ITS will be a hub of arts experimentation, digital skills development and performance.
The project has been designed to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities, empower young people, and drive skills and innovation in the creative industries.
· LED walls for floor-to-ceiling visuals.· 7.1 surround sound · Green screen and Unreal Engine for cost-effective virtual production.· Dynamic, synchronised lighting · High-spec PCs with GPU · Motion capture for interactive animation and performance.Northern Ireland is now a world leader in the creative industries, contributing over £1.6 billion GVA. However, there is an access issue for young people not in university or employed by a media company. We are addressing this by democratising access to industry-standard facilities to support skills development and employability, and encourage cross-sector collaboration.
Every pound invested generates measurable social return. Profits are reinvested to support free and subsidised youth access, creating social value through education, enhanced employment opportunities and improvements to wellbeing.
private hire
creative business meetings
teambuilding events
product launches
exhibitions
performance
digital arts training
content creation
music
coding
VJing
ticketed experiences
fun family events at Christmas or Hallowe'en.
sensory wellbeing experiences.
gaming tournaments.
GET INVOLVED – INVEST IN BELFAST’S CREATIVE FUTURE
· Sponsor equipment and get your branding in the studio, during events, and across public communications.
· Become a technology partner - co-design workshops and training.
· Skills share - volunteer as a training facilitator, or mentor Wheelworks staff.
· Fund free or subsidised access for marginalised groups.
· Book the space for meetings, marketing, product launches, training, or staff wellbeing events.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
· Champion equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups
· Digital inclusion and innovation in emerging technologies.
· Skills and careers development for NEET youth.
