Derry groups share in £1.5 million Arts Council National Lottery funding

Eight Derry arts organisations are among 54 across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from £1.5 million of Arts Council of Northern Ireland and National Lottery funding.

The funding will be used by groups to support the development and creation of events, exhibitions, performances and workshops across all areas of the arts, including community arts, literature, visual arts, music and theatre.

The Derry organisations are:

Abridged - £13,500 Bounce Culture – £11,570 Carntogher Community Association (Maghera) - £40,000 Eden Place Arts Centre (Pilots Row) - £29,100 Gasyard Development Trust – £40,000 North West Carnival Initiative - £34,780 Sestina Music Ltd - £21,540 Stage Beyond Theatre Company - £29,016