BURSARY SPONSORSHIP

Interested in sponsoring a bursary place for a young musician to attend this year’s Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music?

Belfast TradFest are reaching out to individuals and organisations who may be interested in sponsoring a bursary place for young musicians to attend this year’s Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music which will take place in Ulster University between 22nd July - 26th July 2024.

The bursary secures a place for a young musician to attend and experience a week-long intensive and immersive summertime learning course of traditional music, song and dance.

Beneficiaries of bursaries will attend over five days and course includes:

• Three-hour long Music Masterclass in their chosen instrument, taught by world-class traditional musicians.

• Access to a programme of afternoon events, demonstrations, talks and workshops in traditional music technique, history and other aspects of traditional music that are generally unavailable outside of higher education programmes.

• The opportunity to play alongside top class traditional musicians in daily learner’s slow session which will enhance their musical skills.

• Access to full programme of open sessions alongside the best trad musicians in the world

• Performance opportunity at an end of Summer School concert in Belfast Cathedral.

The cost to sponsor a bursary place is:

• £150 for one student. 

• £250 for two students

• £500 for four students

• £1,000 for eight students

• £2,000 for fifteen students

Purchase Bursary Sponsorship/s Here