CQAF Creative Bursaries 2026 (Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival)
Offered by Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (with Belfast City Council)
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Good news — Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (with Belfast City Council) currently has an open grant: Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (CQAF) – Music Bursary 2026 (deadline: Rolling / no deadline). This may be the next round.
- Deadline
- January 2, 2026 (passed)
- Award / support
- 20 bursaries of £1,000 each (apply by email; deadline 5pm Friday 2 January 2026).
- Location
- Belfast (Northern Ireland), United Kingdom
- Organizer
- Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (with Belfast City Council)
About this opportunity
Music bursary supporting the composition, development and/or recording of new music by Northern Ireland-based artists/bands (established or emerging). Application is by email with required materials in one PDF plus work examples and budget/project description.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for CQAF Creative Bursaries 2026 (Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival)?
- The last deadline was January 2, 2026 and applications are currently closed. This is a no opportunity, so it is likely to reopen.
- Who offers CQAF Creative Bursaries 2026 (Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival)?
- It is offered by Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (with Belfast City Council), based in Belfast (Northern Ireland), United Kingdom.
- What funding or support does CQAF Creative Bursaries 2026 (Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival) offer?
- 20 bursaries of £1,000 each (apply by email; deadline 5pm Friday 2 January 2026).
- How do I apply for CQAF Creative Bursaries 2026 (Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival)?
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