The Arts Council today published its Strategy and 5-year Action Plan for the development of Youth Music in Northern Ireland. The strategy, produced by a co-design group representing the youth music ecosystem, establishes the Arts Council’s priorities over the next five-year period. Priorities include:

• enhancing opportunities for young people of all abilities and backgrounds to engage in music
• improving training and career pathways
• strengthening the youth music infrastructure
• increasing awareness of the impact of music amongst decision makers
• building partnerships and collaborations to improve coordination and support between the various elements of the sector.

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