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Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust

Meet the Team

Neal Hughes

Music Therapist

  • Email: neal@nimusictherapytrust.co.uk
  • Qualifications: MA. Music therapy, BSc. Social Sciences, Dip. Broadcast Media Production (CSV. BBC)
  • Based in: Northern Ireland
Neal Hughes

About

Neal has worked for the Northern Ireland music therapy trust for over 7 years, working as part of the multidisciplinary team at The Regional Brain injury unit at Musgrave Park hospital. Neal Studied MA music therapy at the Irish World Academy of Music - University of Limerick, graduated 2017.

Neal majored in Psychology and attained a BSc Open sciences degree (2014). Previous to his studies, Neal had a songwriting publishing contract with BMG and Universal publishing. Neal performed at significant cultural events as a performer and singer for the Northern Irish Band 'Driving By Night' performing festivals such as South By South West in Texas (USA), The Craicfest - In NYC and Tennant's Vital Botanic Gardens Belfast in supporting on the main stage international renowned bands such as The Kings of Leon.