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Spotlight on Sensational Sounds at the Cork Jazz Festival Spotlight on Sensational Sounds at the Cork Jazz Festival The 41st Cork Jazz Festival is coming soon with a host of musical greats from around the world! Ireland’s second-largest city is also known as the “Rebel City” - so it’s no surprise it all kicks off here in the autumn. And not only because of the music. At the Cork Jazz Festival, the best newcomers rub shoulders with world-famous artists. They might even share a pint of the ‘black stuff’ together backstage. Seeing as Guinness - one of the most successful global beer brands - is sponsoring it all. The Cork Jazz Festival is among the most popular and most visited events in the whole of Ireland. When it began back in October 1978, it was a modest affair, attracting little attention. But it has since developed into the largest event of its kind anywhere in Ireland. Every year, this tranquil city on the River Lee attracts around 40,000 visitors from all over the world. Music fans get to experience three days of the finest jazz available. Make sure you buy your tickets early this year. You don’t want to miss out on the syncopated beats and unrivalled energy of these world-class acts. Performers include Billy Childs, Billy Cobham, Fred Hersch and jazz legend, Nnenna Freelon. In Cork, they also like to think outside the box and book lesser-known artists. This gives the festival a touch of the avant-garde. Most tickets for the Cork Jazz Festival are available to buy online. Die-hard fans can get their tickets in advance and avoid long queues at the event. The festival is organized by The Everyman, a non-profit company. It aims to give jazz lovers as diverse a programme as possible. The festival will take place at the beautiful Everyman Palace Theatre. It has room for 650 jazz fans and boasts an impressive history of 120 years of stage performances. .
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