The grant will be used to host a music competition in Derry prior to the Fleadh Cheoil being held in the city in August. Starting with 4 qualifier nights, were entrants will perform in the first half of the evening's programme & professional musicians will make up the second half. The semi final will take place on the 'Fleadh stage', as part of Derry's/L'derry Music City celebrations in June. The final will take place on the launch weekend in July. Winners will perform in August & will also record a CD.