Gary Lightbody on Art Funding in Northern Ireland 16.06.2024

"We need reasons to live, reasons to have joy."
Gary Lightbody tells Mark Carruthers that the lack of arts funding in Northern Ireland damages the chances of younger artists making it.
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[@70sladyalways25]

Gary is so right…”we need music, we need things to give us joy and hope”. He has certainly achieved that in his musical path. Much appreciation for this man and his desire to preserve the arts.

[@quadeight]

Gary is a valuable advocate for artists not just in Northern Ireland, but around the world. I watched his speech at the Art Council, and I swear I've never heard a better argument for supporting art. Thank you for all that you do, good sir.

[@JaneKellie-si1gt]

I have so much appreciation towards Gary Lightbody. He stood up for people basic human rights Bangor N.I. Thank you, Gary Lightbody For Your Have a Heart for Communities, Education, Basic Human..Love You F for having The Backbone To Make A Stand. With Love , Respect and a Huge Hug From Liverpool UK 🇬🇧

[@Phoenixfemale38]

Nice speech Gary lightbody from snowpatrol ❤

[@chelseamum102]

A lovely interview thanks for keeping it safe for us ❤️

[@nicola5512]

Gary is such a lovely human being🩷. I would love to have a chat with him, even with my poor english😅

[@theditti1010]

Gary uses the opportunity to do something for people through his talent and fame, to make our world a better place, to make people have a better life. He gave a smart, authentic, great speech, it's a great interview. Thanks for sharing!

[@dawnhendry3284]

Well Said Gary 👏 Thankyou for thinking about us All we All need some Joy in our Lives ❤️❤️

[@roselgoll1547]

Gary Lightbody ❤️

[@freenow1963]

well said Gary

[@blahblah4129]

There is even less funding in arts in the States, yet there are so many musicians, actors and actresses, dancers, etc.

[@fionambaird5124]

❤️🎶