Musical Instruments Programme – Musical Instruments for Bands

Arts Council Northern Ireland

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Closes

October 15, 2026

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A programme designed to increase the quality of music-making in the community by helping bands to replace worn-out instruments and purchase new instruments. Priority is given to applications demonstrating high quality musicianship, commitment to training and musical education of young people, and commitment to repertoire and technique development.

Who it is for

Formally constituted bands based in Northern Ireland of specified types: Accordion Orchestra/Band, Brass Band, Concert Band, Flute Band, Pipe Band, or Wind Band.

Open to artists in United Kingdom, Ireland.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Northern Ireland”

open to all

Where

United Kingdom

When

October 15, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Funding to purchase musical instruments and related equipment such as bows, drumheads, cases, amplifiers, microphones, PA systems, and maintenance/refurbishment costs.

What you need to apply

Online application form
Mandatory enclosures as listed in the guidance notes and on the attachments page within the online application

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://artscouncil-ni.org/funding-for-organisations/musical-instruments-for-bands