The Armagh Rhymers
A BIT OF BACKGROUND
The Armagh Rhymers Educational and Cultural Organisation, founded in 1978 is a dynamic force in Irish cultural preservation and education. Through vibrant performances, workshops, and outreach programmes, the organisation aims to promote and celebrate the rich traditions of Irish folklore, music, and storytelling.
At its core, the Armagh Rhymers are committed to preserving Ireland's cultural heritage by passing down traditional arts to future generations. They have gained international recognition, representing Ireland's cultural richness on stages around the world. Through their performances of mumming plays, they bring to life ancient customs and stories, keeping them relevant in the modern world. The organisation is dedicated to fostering community engagement and inclusivity. They provide workshops and educational programmes that offer hands-on experiences in traditional Irish music, dance, and storytelling.
The organisation plays a vital role in promoting social cohesion and understanding. As pioneers of shared education, they work actively with schools and educators across the province to showcase a unique local tradition that belongs to all in our community and use art, music, dance and costume to breakdown social barriers and foster cohesion and understanding.
Support Education and Community Outreach
The Armagh Rhymers have worked with a range of funders and supporters who have invested in our organisation because they understand the value of investing in heritage, culture and the arts and the benefits they bring to our community.
Your sponsorship would help support all the associated education and community outreach projects we deliver to schools, youth and community groups around NI.
Your support will help us increase our capacity to bring live performance to audiences who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them.
Investment in the Armagh Rhymers is investment in an ancient artform and support for the preservation of a vital part of our local heritage and culture.
With over 45 years’ experience, The Armagh Rhymers have a proven track record of delivering world class performance that is accessible and enjoyable for all.
Your investment will ensure that one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable and well-loved institutions can continue to deliver and grow for generations to come.
Benefit to the Investor
The Armagh Rhymers have an existing international reputation for creating high quality arts programmes. With over 45 years of experience your support will be going to an established, highly respected organisation with a proven track record of delivering high return on investment.
The Armagh Rhymers have an existing audience across the island of Ireland as well as the UK, Europe, the US and China. Investment in high quality resources would allow to increase our capacity to tour, offering a global market for sponsors.
Our international reputation also helps to contribute to the promotion of Northern Ireland as a vibrant and enticing place to live, encouraging overseas investment in local business.
Themes explored in the Armagh Rhymers programmes include topics on diversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, using arts and culture for positive mental and physical wellbeing and protection of our natural environment.
- By aligning with The Armagh Rhymers, sponsors can have meaningful impact on these vital issues directly with communities, especially our young people.
- Supporting The Armagh Rhymers demonstrates a commitment to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage and our unique local artforms.
- Investment in The Armagh Rhymers will place your business at the heart of the community, generations of school children remember The Armagh Rhymers visit to their school, your support will allow the organisation to continue to ensure this rite of passage is preserved for future generations.
- Sponsor logos will feature prominently in all content created as well as all marketing and promotion of the organisation including event listings, festival appearances and educational content.
- With a combined social media following of over 18k as well as a direct mailing list of 1.5k The Armagh Rhymers have a ready-made audience who are highly engaged in their work. Our social audience are NI, ROI, UK and US based giving your brand both a local and international voice.
As one of the most instantly recognisable arts organisations in the world, The Armagh Rhymers distinct branding could be used to support your own marketing and publicity campaigns enhancing your reputation as a progressive and creative supporter of the arts.