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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£551.5K
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Spending
£494.3K
Public benefits
The BSSoTM meets two of the charitable purposes. The advancement of Education and of the arts and culture. The benefit that flows from holding the SS will primarily be in the improvement in the musical ability, and a better understanding and appreciation of traditional music ,and dance, of those pupils who participate in the classes and workshops
which are the core of this project. Benefits will be demonstrated through qualitative assessments, feedback from participants and teachers, evidenced in pupils participation in the concerts, demonstrations, recitals and sessions and reports to funders. The other benefit will be in the advancement of arts and culture and in particular the traditional arts within the Belfast area. The 5 day Traditional Music Summer School will provide access for engagement in traditional music and dance within Belfast learning and playing traditional music where such high quality opportunities are currently lacking. In March 2015 , the Arts Council of NI presented an “Audit of the Traditional Music Sector in NI “. In relation to the Traditional Music Performance Infrastructure it stated – “it is striking that there is no Traditional Music Summer School in the NI " BSS as a truly cross community project will provide opportunities for meaningful interaction, via traditional music, between cultural traditions. BSS will raise the profile of Traditional Arts in Belfast and beyond and increase the cultural capital of the city. Benefits will be evidenced through participation of both pupils and audiences in BSS , via feedback from funders and media partners and in visitor/tourist numbers to Belfast. In the interests of best practise and to minimise any risk we have adopted 21 Policies and Procedures. There is no private benefit flowing from either of the above two purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The body known as Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music was set up with the specific aim of planning for and undertaking a Summer School in Belfast and is comprised of all the main traditional music education providers in the greater Belfast area. It comprises Glengormley School of Traditional Music, Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, NI,
BelfastTrad, Andersontown Traditional and Contemporary Music School, Loch Lao Comhltas, Northern Ireland piping and drumming school and Donal O’Connor , Traditional Musician , all of whom have vast experience and knowledge of the Traditional Music scene in Ireland and of possess a track record in the delivery of traditional music projects and activities. We have used this experience to plan the following programme of events. Music Instrument Master-Classes Daily masterclasses will be delivered each morning, offering access for participants to gain professional tuition from internationally renowned traditional musicians. Representative of the indigenous cultural traditions, Masterclasses tuition will cover a broad range of traditional musical instruments 2. Lectures Afternoon Lectures will enable participants to expand their knowledge and understanding of traditional music at both cultural and intellectual levels. Lectures will be delivered by traditional music scholars, authors and researchers. 3. Talks & Workshops Talks and Workshops on the most respected exponents of traditional music will also be provided during the week. These will inspire and motivate participents to raise their ambitions. 4. Performances, Demonstrations, Recitals, Sessions and Showcase Concert We have developed a business plan and have submitted application forms for Grant Aid to both the Arts Council Ni and to Belfast City Council. We will advertise and promote the SS throughout Ireland and the worldwide Traditional music audience.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Men
- Older people
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Heritage/historical
