Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust

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Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust was established in 1990 to improve outcomes for those impacted by illness, injury, and disability through the application of music therapy.

โœจ Just 2 weeks to go! โœจThe countdown is officially on to our No Limits Music Talent Contest at Cedar in the Park, Thursd...
06/08/2026

โœจ Just 2 weeks to go! โœจ

The countdown is officially on to our No Limits Music Talent Contest at Cedar in the Park, Thursday 20th August 11am to 3pm, Ormeau Park! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽค

Our team have been working hard behind the scenes getting everything ready for what promises to be an amazing day. We're also busy preparing all of our fantastic branded merchandise and we can't wait to share it with you!

๐Ÿงก Be sure to call over to our stall on the day, say hello to the team and check out our lovely range of No Limits branded merchandise. We'd love to see you there and appreciate your support!

31/07/2026

NO LIMITS Music Talent Contest Thursday 20th August at Ormeau Park, Belfast.

โฐ Auditions close next Friday, 7th August!

Don't miss your chance to:
๐ŸŒŸ Perform on stage and let your talent shine
๐Ÿ† Win the NO LIMITS trophy
๐ŸŽต Record your own music

Whether you sing, perform, or simply love sharing your gift with others, we'd love to see you take part.

Register today and be part of something truly special!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOPzan2RUI5fMWY0FTrP9KsWUTrcUNVtxntCHZJNDG3Of-0w/viewform

This we want to give a huge thank you to the amazing Killyleagh Dippers and St*****rs for their fantastic fundraising ...
27/07/2026

This we want to give a huge thank you to the amazing Killyleagh Dippers and St*****rs for their fantastic fundraising efforts through their sea dip in support of the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust. ๐ŸŠ๐ŸŒŠ

Your support is more important than ever, helping us ensure that people can continue to access the therapeutic benefits of music therapy when they need it most.

From everyone at the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust, thank you for making a splash for such a worthwhile cause. We are incredibly grateful! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿงก

Join us for a fun afternoon on Thursday 20th August at Ormeau Park. Get in touch if you would like to enter our No Limit...
25/07/2026

Join us for a fun afternoon on Thursday 20th August at Ormeau Park. Get in touch if you would like to enter our No Limits Music Talent Contest ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ™Œ

Eating disorders affect a huge number of people across Northern Ireland, and the impact on individuals and their familie...
24/07/2026

Eating disorders affect a huge number of people across Northern Ireland, and the impact on individuals and their families is huge. Living with an eating disorder can affect every aspect of your life and how you see yourself and the world.

One of our therapists was working with a client whose self-esteem and confidence had been severely impacted by an eating disorder. In the first music therapy session the client only engaged in passive listening, but as the weeks progressed and trust grew in the therapist, she began to use her voice to express herself through singing along with the therapist. As the client's self-esteem and confidence increased she chose to sing on her own with the therapist accompanying on piano, and by the end of her treatment programme she had progressed to writing her own songs about what she had been through and her road to recovery. In the client's words she realised that she, 'deserved to enjoy music again'.

Often music therapy is misunderstood as a clinical intervention, as what onlookers can't see are the neurological changes that are occurring during the treatment process. The therapist will use a range of methodologies designed for each unique client, and no two treatment plans will be the same. Trust is earned from the client because the therapist will meet them where they are right now, not where a designated treatment plan says they should be.

If you know someone impacted by eating disorder, please get in touch with our team to find out more by emailing [email protected].

๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽถ AUDITIONS NOW OPEN โ€“ NO LIMITS Music Talent Contest! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽคDo you have a musical talent you'd love to share on stage? Whe...
20/07/2026

๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽถ AUDITIONS NOW OPEN โ€“ NO LIMITS Music Talent Contest! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽค

Do you have a musical talent you'd love to share on stage? Whether you're a singer, musician, rapper, songwriter, we want to see what you've got! Join us at Cedar in the Park on Thursday, 20th August in Ormeau Park and take your shot at performing in the NO LIMITS Music Talent Contest.

๐Ÿ’ซOpen to anyone living with any type of disability or neurodiversity
๐ŸŽต Step into the spotlight and let your talent shine!

๐Ÿ‘‰ To take part, please complete the registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOPzan2RUI5fMWY0FTrP9KsWUTrcUNVtxntCHZJNDG3Of-0w/viewform

Tag a friend who should enter and help us spread the word! We can't wait to see you on stage! ๐ŸŽคโœจ

Cedar Foundation

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐œ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ง & ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž:At the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust, we deliver music therapy for chil...
10/07/2026

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐œ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ง & ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž:

At the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust, we deliver music therapy for children in schools and community settings across Northern Ireland. Our HCPC registered music therapists use music therapy to support communication, emotional wellbeing, social interaction and development, helping each child to reach their potential in a way that is meaningful to them.

This real life story from one of our therapists highlights the impact of music therapy:

"This little girl eagerly engages in shared music making each week. She is creatively communicating with me through changing rhythms, tempo and volume, and playfully expressing herself both nonverbally and verbally in response to the music. Hand and eye coordination develops through a steady pulse and rhythm while also receiving sensory stimulation from the vibrations created on the drum. There have been lovely moments of joyful expression in our sessions."

Every session is unique, and we're privileged to witness children finding new ways to communicate, connect and express themselves through music therapy.

Posted with kind permission and consent from the parent/guardian. Thank you for allowing us to share this Story.

๐ŸŽถ We're excited to announce that Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust are hosting their โ€“ No Limits Music Talent Contest...
03/07/2026

๐ŸŽถ We're excited to announce that Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust are hosting their โ€“ No Limits Music Talent Contest! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ™Œ

No Limits is open to anyone living with a disability or who is neurodiverse, so please help us spread the word and encourage talented performers to get involved! Whether you're a singer, musician, or part of a band, we'd love to hear from you! โœจ๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค

Join us at Cedar in the Park on Thursday 20th August from 11am to 3pm, in Ormeau Park for a fantastic celebration of music, talent and inclusion.

โš  Please note: Do not submit any audition videos until you have completed the registration form linked below. Once your registration has been received, we'll provide the next steps for submitting your audition.

๐Ÿ”—Pre-Register Here: https://forms.gle/g37FXjum7uUxaVWm7

๐ŸŒŸ Finalists will be invited to perform live on the Cedar in the Park Stage between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on 20th August. The winner will receive an exciting prize of a professional Recording Studio Session and Trophy! ๐Ÿ†

We can't wait to celebrate the incredible musical talent within our community. Please like, share and tag anyone who might be interested! ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŽต

We are delighted to welcome Sinead Sharkey-Steenson as the newest member of our Board of Trustees. We are pleased to hav...
02/07/2026

We are delighted to welcome Sinead Sharkey-Steenson as the newest member of our Board of Trustees. We are pleased to have her join the board and look forward to the valuable expertise, insight, and commitment she will bring in support of our mission.

Sinead Sharkey-Steenson is a leadership coach, speaker and entrepreneur with a background in psychology and over 20 yearsโ€™ corporate experience driving business transformation and shaping culture in organisations.

She is the Founder of Generation Women and Co-Founder of Impact Players, two businesses that create powerful impact, drive change and build communities that help people realise their potential. Sinead brings expertise in leadership, coaching, business improvement and community building to her role on the board of the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust.

Generation Women

๐ŸŒŠโœจ Well done to all the Killyleagh Dippers and St*****rs who took part in our charity cold water dip yesterday in aid of...
29/06/2026

๐ŸŒŠโœจ Well done to all the Killyleagh Dippers and St*****rs who took part in our charity cold water dip yesterday in aid of the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust! โœจ๐ŸŒŠ

What a fantastic day for it, the sun was shining, the atmosphere was brilliant, and the water was definitely fresh! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅถ

A huge thank you to everyone who took the plunge, donated, and supported this wonderful event. Your kindness and enthusiasm made the day so special. Donations are still coming in so we will have a final total very soon ยฃยฃยฃ๐Ÿงก

We would also like to give a special thank you to Rachel Bakes for kindly donating the delicious cupcakes ๐Ÿง and to Boann Sauna who came down to the shore to help keep all our amazing charity dippers warm after their swim ๐Ÿ”ฅ

A very special thank you to our trustee Michael, who came along for the day and took part in the dip, we really appreciate your support! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Well done everyone, and thank you for helping us raise awareness and support for such an important cause.

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Unit 4, McKibbin House, Eastbank Road
Carryduff
BT88BD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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