The Arts Council programme opens 9th May 2011 and deadline for applications is 4pm on 2 June 2011.

This is a very tight turnaround time and the application has to be accompanied by a number of policies, quotes and attachments. It is expected that bands who have previously been awarded this funding from 2004-2011 will be excluded.

The Ulster Scots Community Network in conjunction with the Confederation of Ulster Bands & RSPBA (NI) are hosting  2 informal information sessions on Wednesday 11th May 2011.  We appreciate that this is short notice but feel that it is important to get bands started on applications etc as soon as possible due to the short application window.

These will take place simultaneously in the Royal Hotel, Cookstown and the Island Centre, Lisburn – both commencing at 8pm.

In order to register a place/s at one of these events, please email your name/s, band and contact details to info@ulster-scots.com before 1pm on Wednesday 11th May.