Press Releases 2007
 

8th August 2007

 

BCI ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF FIFTH FUNDING ROUND OF
'SOUND & VISION' FOR RADIO

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has announced details of the fifth funding round of Sound & Vision, the Broadcasting Funding Scheme, for radio.  An advertisement in the national press is now inviting applications from programme makers for funding for new radio programmes dealing with the themes of Irish culture, heritage and experience. The Sound & Vision scheme also provides funding for new programmes aimed at improving adult literacy.

 

Four previous rounds of Sound & Vision have allocated a cumulative total of just over €3m for radio since the scheme’s inception.  Through this funding, 231 new radio programmes in a variety of genres have received support and are being broadcast on public service, commercial and community radio.

Application forms for the current round for radio can be downloaded from the BCI website www.bci.ie  or are available by e-mail from sound&vision@bci.ie

Interested parties may also apply for funding under the special schemes mechanism operated by Sound & Vision.  The purpose of the schemes is to encourage the development of programming on particular themes or to mark major anniversaries or events of particular historic or cultural importance.  Applications under the special schemes are not round specific and further details can be obtained on request from the BCI

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 5th September next.

 

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