To ease us into 2026 here’s a story told in May by Attila Pál which was part of the NI Mental Health Arts Festival. Happy New Year!

Have a wonderful Christmas with a taste of our big night in Belfast’s Black Box - surprises, laughter & stories: Nathan McCartney prepares for the worst; Fionnuala Close is told “say nothin” & agrees; Pat Scott goes off Secret Santa. Paul is your host.

Christmas came early to Portstewart with tenx9 at Flowerfield. Here are four stories from that evening: Kate Murphy discovers the truth of Xmas in Africa; Gloria O’Connor is pushed to her festive limits; David McCullough introduces the wonderful Jennifer; Maria McCloskey is on a mission to find Henry. Paul is your host.

Three stories told at our Black Box Belfast event in November when the theme was Fall: Richard Brown “helps” his straight-laced friend pack; Bob Salisbury finds his field of dreams in Tyrone; Houdi takes a principled stand against sexploitation, kinda. Paul is your host.

Three stories to brighten your winter gloom: Martin Hutchinson thinks “wee buns” to windsurfing; Colin Dardis watches his dad struggle with day-to-day life; Carrie Jain lowers her guard on a train. Paul is your host.

Father & daughter Paul & Alice Hutchinson took to the tenx9 mic with their Hallowe’en stories at Roe Valley Arts Centre in Limavady.

Four stories from 17 October 2025 told at an event in Derry/Londonderry in partnership with the Churches Trust. The theme was Faith: Cat Brogan felt she was losing hers; Joseph Conlan wondered about a vocation; Kenny Campbell rediscovered his faith amidst adversity; Linda was hidden in an onion bag. Paul is your host.

The theme for September 24th was “Wee Buns” & Paul Brady had this brilliant tale of starting over.

On August 1st, there was a special tenx9 in the Black Box on the theme America: Fiona O’Neill had the coolest penpal; Richard O’Leary made it to San Francisco but his heart was elsewhere: Mylie Brennan had to make some cultural adjustments. Paul is your host.

We’re back with three Summer stories just as those long, lazy days begin to fade: teenager Michael Blair goes on a European solo expedition; Barney Gribbin buys a bizarre wedding present; Sharon Magee makes a friend for life in the Netherlands. Paul is your host.