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Masters of Tradition Festival 2018

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Masters of Tradition Festival

Masters of Tradition is a five-day traditional music festival held each August in the West Cork town of Bantry

The Masters of Tradition Festival features a series of wonderful performances that cover the full spectrum of Irish traditional music. The festival’s performances take place in fantastic settings around Bantry. Bantry House is one of Ireland’s most exquisite historic mansions, and concerts also take place in one of Bantry’s other special venues, St Brendan’s Church.

The event, organised by West Cork Music, provides a platform where subtle and sometimes obscure elements of Irish traditional music can be heard. By seeking the heart of the music, we find a universal voice that has widespread appeal and reaches across many cultural and musical barriers.

Why not come to Bantry for the festival and enjoy all the coastal town has to offer between the wonderful musical sets the festival has scheduled? There are many great loop walks to enjoy in the area along the Sheep’s Head Way walking route.

The Masters of Tradition festival is headlined by its Artistic Director, Martin Hayes, the fiddler from East Clare, whose distinctive touch and extravagant virtuosity have brought the tradition to new levels. His famous trance-evoking sets with Dennis Cahill have mesmerised audiences all over the world and will do again this summer!

Dates:22nd-26th August 2018
Location:Bantry, Co. Cork
Bookings:Book online
Phone:00 353 (0)27 52788/9
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.westcorkmusic.ie/mastersoftradition/
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West Cork Chamber Music Festival 2018

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West Cork Chamber Music Festival

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival is the highlight of the summer for the many music lovers who make the annual pilgrimage to Bantry

Over the course of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, almost one hundred international musicians perform thirty six concerts in beautiful Bantry House and St. Brendan’s Church, Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry.

Among the musicians scheduled to perform in 2018 are Mairéad Hickey,Peter Spissky, Luigi Gaggero, Alina Ibragamova, and the Dudok Quartet.

This is the festival where the music lover can hear the finest works in the repertoire as well as world premieres of some exciting new music. Each year audience members from throughout Europe, the United States and the Middle East arrive in this small fishing town in a remote corner of West Cork.

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival is not just a week of extraordinary concerts in a fabulous setting.  It is also a summer meeting-point for top young ensembles, where advanced students have the opportunity to immerse themselves without distraction in the world of chamber music.

Morning talks, a violin making exhibition, young musician master classes, and a handful of free events run throughout the week.

It is important to pre-book your tickets, as the festival is known to sell out! Tickets for the West Cork Chamber Music Festival can be booked on the festival website or by calling the West Cork Music office.

Dates:30th June-8th July 2017
Location:Bantry, Co. Cork
Bookings:Book online
Phone:00 353 (0)27 52788/9
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.westcorkmusic.ie/chambermusicfestival/
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Facebook:Yes
Twitter:@WestCorkMusic

The Mariner Bantry

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the mariner bantry

If you are looking for a great night of entertainment in Bantry, The Mariner is the place for you

Centrally located on The Quay and Wolfe Tone Square in Bantry it’s a great place to catch up with local bands and nationally renowned acts.

Our intimate bar and music venue plays host to a wide variety of music to suit one and all. Over the last number of years we have hosted some great acts including Liam O’Maonlaoi , Cathy Davy , Don Baker , Mick Flannery, John Spillane, Damien Dempsey, Luka Bloom, Eric Bell and more recently Declan O’Rourke and Hermitage Green.

We also offer local musicians a place to showcase their talent from jazz to rock, from traditional Irish to contemporary folk, singer-songwriters to 7-piece bands. A night out at The Mariner will always guarantee great music.

The Mariner has a fully-licensed bar and features local craft beers such as Franciscan Well Brewery’s Rebel Red brewed in Cork as well as spirits, whiskey and Scotch and of course a pint of the Black Stuff. Our friendly staff are ready to serve you, so make sure to call in and see what great entertainment we have lined up for you.

The Mariner is also available to book for private parties. With a capacity up to 150 people we host surprise parties, birthdays, weddings, communions and confirmations. It is an ideal intimate venue whatever the age group or occasion. With a wide variety of catering options available to suit all tastes and budgets call 027 52501 to find out about what’s on, or to book your next party.

Find out more at http://thebrickovenbantry.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/TheMarinerBantry

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