Travel Award for Bands
Offered by Arts Council of Northern Ireland
- Deadline
- Rolling / no deadline
- Award / support
- Grant towards eligible travel costs (e.g., tickets, vehicle hire, fuel) for NI-based eligible bands travelling outside Northern Ireland (accommodation/subsistence not supported). Rolling programme—submit at least 4 weeks before proposed travel.
- Location
- Northern Ireland (band travel), United Kingdom
- Organizer
- Arts Council of Northern Ireland
About this opportunity
Arts Council of Northern Ireland Travel Award for Bands: rolling programme supporting established, formally constituted bands based in Northern Ireland to travel outside Northern Ireland to showcase/develop audiences and networks. Eligible band types include (per ACNI) brass, concert, flute, pipe, wind and accordion bands; bands must have been established for at least 2 years and provide evidence of an invitation to perform/showcase.
How to apply
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for Travel Award for Bands?
- This opportunity has no fixed deadline — applications are rolling, so you can apply at any time.
- Who offers Travel Award for Bands?
- It is offered by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, based in Northern Ireland (band travel), United Kingdom.
- What funding or support does Travel Award for Bands offer?
- Grant towards eligible travel costs (e.g., tickets, vehicle hire, fuel) for NI-based eligible bands travelling outside Northern Ireland (accommodation/subsistence not supported). Rolling programme—submit at least 4 weeks before proposed travel.
- How do I apply for Travel Award for Bands?
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