Gregory Porter makes surprise appearance at opening event of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

The 46th annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival officially kicked off in style this evening, with an electrifying opening event at the 85 Years of Blue Note Exhibition at St Peters.  Attended by 150 festival supporters, the evening marked the start of Ireland’s biggest jazz celebration, promising five days of world-class music, soul, and exciting performances. The Guinness…

Ireland’s Biggest Jazz Festival Kicks Off Next Week

Ireland’s biggest jazz celebration returns next week for its 46th year! The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, taking place over the October Bank Holiday weekend (24th–28th October), will have Cork in full swing once again as the festival brings electric vibes to the stages and streets of Cork City. With headliners Gregory Porter, Mary Coughlan, Buena…

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Celebrates “85 Years Of Blue Note” with Exclusive Exhibition at St. Peter’s Church

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, We Got The Jazz and TheRecordHub.com have announced a unique celebration marking 85 years of the iconic jazz label, Blue Note Records, with an immersive exhibition titled 85 Years Of Blue Note at the historic St. Peter’s Cork for the duration of the festival. This first-of-its-kind collaboration showcases the profound impact Blue Note…

Eva Birthistle is joined on the red carpet by Bad Sisters co-star Sarah Greene, Amy Huberman and Norma Sheehan for her new movie ‘Kathleen is here’

Eva Birthistle was joined by actors  Hazel Doupe, Peter Coonan and Liadan Dunlea along with producer Claire McCaughley for  the Gala Preview screening of  the film  ‘Kathleen Is Here ‘ which  she directed, also spotted on the red carpet on the night was Eva’s husband Ross Barr and her Bad Sisters co-star Sarah Greene as…

WFT Ireland Announces the Launch of Report about Harmful Behaviours in the Irish Screen Industries

Women in Film & Television Ireland (WFT Ireland) is pleased to announce the launch of its commissioned report, Behind the Scenes: Exploring Harmful Behaviours in the Irish Screen Industries, written and researched by Dr. Susan Liddy and Dr. Fergal Rhatigan. Funded by the Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland Stakeholder Fund, this research illuminates the experiences of professionals…

Cork City Council presents a special screening of acclaimed Irish documentary on a family’s Alzheimer’s experience

Cork City Council Night Time and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in partnership with TRISKEL ARTS CENTRE and MOTHERLAND present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary, “Don’t Forget to Remember,” at Triskel Arts Centre on September 15th at 18:30. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the…

Irish National Opera Brings Berlioz’s Beatrice & Benedict to Dublin’s National Concert Hall

Irish National Opera (INO) invites you to an unforgettable concert performance! On Tuesday, 1st October, INO will present the wit, charm, and humour of Hector Berlioz’s Beatrice & Benedict at the National Concert Hall for one night only. This is an evening of entertainment open to everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned opera enthusiast or experiencing it for…

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Expands 2024 Line-up with New Acts and Experiences

The eagerly awaited Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has just announced exciting new acts for its 2024 line-up. Revealed at this evening’s programme launch, fans can now look forward to performances from more artists including iconic pioneers of alternative hip-hop from New York, De La Soul & Special Guest, dynamic Chicago-based brass band Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, and The X Collective and…