'We believe that art has the ability to reach across boundaries, inspiring, teaching and bringing people together ...'

‘As the lead Department for arts and creativity, the Department provides funding for the arts in Northern Ireland, sets arts policy and supports arts based initiatives. It is also the government lead for the creative industries.’

‘The EA Music Service offers access to the world of music making, providing potentially life changing musical experiences that are relevant and engaging. Focusing on: * Access; * Progression; * Skills; * Diversity. The EA Music Service provides tuition in 72% of all schools in Northern Ireland.’ The Music Service has Offices in: Antrim; Belfast; Dundonald; Omagh; Portadown.

‘The website of the Brass Band League Northern Ireland. The aim of the site is to promote brass banding in Northern Ireland and provide an information repository for anyone interested in it ... The BBL has an executive committee which is elected at our Annual General Meeting. The executive overseas the day to day running of the BBL and its various events.‘

‘The Association, which is non political and non sectarian, provides a service to Flute, Brass, Concert and Accordion Bands within the one organisation. The North of Ireland Bands’ Association organises the Championship of Ireland Band’s Contest (including the Championship of the World for Flute Bands) and supports leagues which organise regular contests for different types of bands as well as solo, quartet and small ensemble competitions.‘