162 artists from across the region set to benefit from over £1million funding from the National Lottery and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The funding which is part of the Arts Council’s National Lottery Project Funding for Individual Artists (PFIA) scheme, supports artists across all artforms who are at various stages of their artistic careers, including emerging artists. Find out more about the chosen artists and their projects here: artscouncil-ni.org/news/nort…

🎶What an amazing night for music! 🎶 Congratulations to Arts Council of Northern Ireland client the @OhYeahCentre on delivering another fantastic @NIMusicPrize celebrating the outstanding musical talent we are lucky enough to have in Northern Ireland. Special mention to RÓIS (Rose Connolly), winner of both Live Act of the Year (sponsored by MCD) and Album of the Year (supported by PPL) at last night's event. RÓIS is a former recipient of the NI Young Musicians’ Platform Award, supported by the #NationalLottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and BBC Northern Ireland.

Ciaran Scullion, Head of Music and Opera at the Arts Council shares his highlights for this year’s Belfast International Arts Festival which returns from 14th October – 9th November 2024. ✨ Ulster Orchestra co-commission from Michael Gallen, Bád on Alltár ✨ Beyond Skin and Freemuse ✨ HOOLA 🎟️Book now: belfastinternationalartsfest… @BelfastFestival @UlsterOrchestra @BeyondSkin #ACNISupported #BIAF25

"Having this violin makes it feel like I have all the different colours." Hear from Anna Jansson, the new Leader of the @uyoni, who has been presented with the Milton Violin by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Made by renowned Neapolitan violin maker Joseph Gagliano, this exquisite 245-year-old instrument will be played by Anna throughout her tenure as leader. Ciaran Scullion, Head of Music and Opera at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland said: "The Arts Council, as the funder and development agency for the arts in the region, has a function to support individual artists to develop their practice, their skills and their careers and thanks to the generosity of Professor Milton, we’ve done just that, with access to this very special and rare instrument." itv.com/watch/news/the-245-y…

Northern Ireland Opera presents Follies, a glittering feast for the eyes and the ears! Cameron Menzies (NI Opera) says, “This production of Follies is spectacular in every way, from the incredibly talented cast brimming with legends from Northern Ireland, Ireland and the West End to the award-winning creative team... The sheer scale of this musical, the epic cast and our orchestra of Northern Ireland Opera makes this a history-making Northern Irish production not to be missed.” With less than a month to go until the opening night, the Arts Council NI had the opportunity to visit rehearsals! @NIOpera @gohbelfast #ACNISupported #Follies artscouncil-ni.org/news/nort…

Exceptional young violinist, Anna Jansson, has been announced as the new Leader of the Ulster Youth Orchestra and has been presented by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland with the 245 year old Milton Violin! Anna, who faced rigorous auditions to become the Leader of the Ulster Youth Orchestra, is currently studying at the Kunst-Universität in Graz, Austria. Congratulations, Anna! @uyoni artscouncil-ni.org/news/245-… #ACNISupported #NationalLottery @QUBelfast

"We’re not hiding the Grand Opera House. We’re celebrating it." In our latest guest columnist blog Cameron Menzies, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of @NIOpera, explores the role of the Grand Opera House as a character in the upcoming production of Follies. Read Cameron's column in full on our website: artscouncil-ni.org/news/gues… @gohbelfast @LottoGoodCauses @we_will_thrive @theatredanceni @CommunitiesNI @artsbusinessni @comartspartner #ACNISupported #NationalLottery

📣OFFICIAL SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS CLOSE JULY 7th This is not just another stage, this is where the world is watching. At Your Roots Are Showing (@Showing_Roots), you’ll perform for the people who decide what’s next in folk, roots, and tradition-driven music. We’re looking for tour-ready artists who are ready to be seen. 🔗 Apply now! showingroots.com/showcase-ap…

WOMEX World Music Expo will take place in Finland this October! This year, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland will host a combined stand located within the Horizons section of WOMEX. We are now welcoming applications for this delegate bursary which will see Arts Council of Northern Ireland support up to four successful applicants with attending the event. The bursaries are available to musicians, managers and agents working in Northern Ireland. artscouncil-ni.org/news/wome… #WOMEX #ACNISupported #NationalLottery