The Music Capital Scheme, supported by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and managed by Music Network, provides funding for the purchase of musical instruments to both non-professional performing groups/ensembles and professional performing artists.
The scheme has been in operation since 2008. To date 45 professional musicians and 103 non-professional musicians have benefited to the tune of €1,060,911.
The Music Capital Scheme was established by The Arts Council, The IRMA Trust and Music Network in 2008 as an action-research initiative designed to provide support for the purchase of musical instruments. In response to the success of the initial pilot scheme, funding was made available since 2011 by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
The Music Capital Scheme is now open for applications and the closing date is Friday 1st November 2013. Further information, application forms and guidelines below:
- Music Capital Scheme Guidelines 2013
- Application Form – Stream 1 – Instrument Banks
- Expression of Interest Form – Stream 2 – Individual Instruments
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The closing date for the Music Capital Scheme 2013 is 5:00 pm Friday 1 November
For further information please email the Music Capital Scheme Project Manager here or call Tel 01 5059582.
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