19 November 2009

COMMITTEE FOR CULTURE, ARTS AND LEISURE:
LAUNCH OF REPORT ON ARTS FUNDING IN NORTHERN IRELAND

The Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure is holding a musical event on 24 November 2009 at 1pm in the Long Gallery to launch a report of an inquiry into arts funding in Northern Ireland.

The event will showcase a range of local talent, including performers from the traditional Irish music scene, musicians from the Ulster Scots tradition and a fusion band incorporating Indian, African, Polish and Irish sounds.

BACKGROUND

The purpose of the Report was to look at arts funding in Northern Ireland and other European regions, examine the way that public funding for the arts is allocated and to make recommendations to the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure and other public bodies on the future shape of arts funding.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES

There will be opportunities for interviews with Members of the Committee, performers and guests.

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

More information on media opportunities can be obtained by contacting:

Debra Savage
Communications Officer
Northern Ireland Assembly
Tel: 028 90521137/521405
Mobile : 07920 864221
Email: debra.savage@niassembly.gov.uk