It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Andersonstown Traditional &

Contemporary Music School (ATCMS) is now closed.

This decision was not made lightly. Following extensive consideration by the Board of

Trustees, we have concluded that the school’s current financial model is no longer

sustainable. While this marks the end of an era, it also allows us to reflect on more than three

decades of music-making, education, and community engagement.

We extend our deepest thanks to our staff, tutors, students, families, funders, and partners

who have supported us since 1991. ATCMS has always been about more than lessons – it has

been about community, creativity, and a shared love of music.

We encourage students to continue their musical journeys and have provided details of other

organisations offering opportunities in traditional and contemporary music

BelfastTrad Traditional Music and Dance Society –https://www.belfasttrad.com

(based in Stranmillis University College, University Road)

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann –https://ardscce.co.uk

(based in St Joseph’s College, Ravenhill Road)

Glengormley School of Traditional Music –https://www.gsotm.org

(based in Edmund Rice College, Newtownabbey)

Ceathrú Ceoil na bhFál – Contact: Lousie Meleady & Máire

O’HareCeathru_cheoil_na_bhFal@hotmail.com

(covering Iveagh area and Naomh Gall Clubhouse, Falls Rd)

Tunes Translated – Contact Pauline Kersten: pkersten@conwayeducation.org

(based in Conway Mill)

Cumann Ceoil na Fuiseoige – Contact: Kieran Bradykieran@ionadnafuiseoige.com

(based in Ionad na Fuiseoige, Summerhill Rd, Belfast)

For any queries regarding ATCMS, please contact: info@andersonstownmusicschool.com

Slán agus beannacht,

The Board of Trustees

 

Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School