Minister Josepha Madigan TD launches 2018 Hard Working Class Heroes

The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD recently launched this year’s Hard Working Class Heroes (HWCH) showcase and conference. This annual event attracts key members of the global music industry to Ireland to engage with new and emerging Irish music in some of Dublin’s best live music venues. The HWCH conference…

Don’t miss the biggest ever IndieCork Festival of film and music

Some of the IndieCork Festival team ahead of their launch. Laragh Mooney, Arthur Leahy, Mick Hannigan, Eileen Hogan, Úna Feely, Tony Langlois. Photo: Marcin Lewandowski The sixth IndieCork Festival of independent film and music will be held from October 7 to 14, 2018. The event drew record entries this year, reflecting the depth of filmmaking…

World-class jazz greats announced for 2018 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

An exciting line-up of world class jazz greats has been announced for the 2018 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, regarded as one of Europe’s most thrilling Jazz events, which takes place over the October bank holiday weekend (October 25 to 30) in Cork City. The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival line-up features Grammy award-winning Maria Schneider and her orchestra…