Musical Instruments Programme – Musical Instruments for Individuals – closing 28 July

The Arts Council has designed this programme to provide funding for highly-skilled, exceptional, high-profile performing musicians working only at a professional level who seek support for the purchase of high quality instruments that are central to their performing career.

This award is open to musicians working as a high-level performer in a solo capacity or as part of a small group / chamber ensemble in any musical genre. This scheme is aimed at providing instruments for rehearsal and performance.

Who can apply?

The Arts Council welcomes applications from the widest possible range of individuals and in particular from applicants categorised under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

In addition, in order to be eligible to apply to this programme, you must be a professional musician and must be

• living in Northern Ireland, who will make regular use of the instrument in Northern Ireland

AND

• who is working as a high-level performer in a solo capacity or as part of a small group / chamber ensemble in any musical genre.

Eligible applicants must also:

• Have made a contribution to the artistic activities in Northern Ireland for a minimum period of 1 year within the last 5 years;
• Be at least 18 years old and not in secondary education.

To apply

For more details on the programme, and to apply online, visit the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s website below.

Musical Instruments for Individuals