Success of Bandon Music Festival
Bandon Music Festival Greatest Success Ever!
Despite bad weather West Cork Music Festival attracts over 15,000 fans
BANDON, CO. CORK: Monday, June 4th 2007: The 11th Bandon Music Festival, sponsored by Coolfadda Developers, proved to be the biggest success to date with over 15,000 music revellers visiting the town over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Despite torrential rain on Saturday and the Duke Special / Director outdoor concert being cancelled, the town rocked to the sounds of Mary Black, Jennifer Lomasney and local talent in the pubs.
Established in 1996 and formerly known as the Humours of Bandon, the Bandon Music Festival has grown from strength to strength over the past decade. Acknowledged by many as a festival of traditional and contemporary music, now in its eleventh year, the Bandon Music Festival has seen over the years a host of home grown talent perform. Previous artists included Mundy, Aslan and The Saw Doctors.
The festival started off on Friday with the Pub Music Trail. Musicians from all around the country played to delighted crowds over the three nights. Jimmy McCarthy, Rubicon, the Fuchsia Band, For Folk’s Sake and many others provided festival goers with great entertainment in the pubs. Bad weather on Saturday resulted in the Duke Special / Director outdoor concert being cancelled. However, this did not deter the artists from performing at an impromptus session in the Munster Arms Hotel that night. The two acts joined Cork talent Jennifer Lomasney, and played into the small hours of the morning, to the delight of fans.
Thankfully the sun shone on Bandon on Sunday. Festival revellers enjoyed live music on the streets during the day. That night witnessed a huge crowd turn out to listen to Jennifer Lomasney and Mary Black. Jennifer wooed the fans with her evocative, lyrical repertoire and received a true West Cork welcome. The highlight of the evening was Mary Black’s performance. From the minute she came on stage she had the audience enthralled, especially when she started the concert with our own Jimmy McCarthy’s “Ordinary Day”. Enchanted fans, of all ages, gave her a rapturous welcome and were delighted to hear how happy Mary Black was to be back in West Cork.
Commenting on the festival Mary Black said “It is fantastic to be here on such a gorgeous balmy night. I have a lot of friends in West Cork and really enjoy spending time here. I am delighted to be playing at the Bandon Music Festival and hope you all enjoy the night.” Cork’s own Jennifer Lomasney stated “The Bandon Music Festival, traditionally, is a great event. I am honoured to be playing here tonight, where I will start my summer gig tour. The audience is great, the organisation superb and, certainly, this is a festival that will go from strength to strength”.
Speaking on the festival success Carmel Nyhan, festival chairperson, commented “This year has seen the largest crowd attending the festival. The line up of musicians has played a major part in its success. Director and Duke Special Talent proved to be a great draw for the younger fan base. Despite the torrential rain on Saturday, resulting in the out door concert being cancelled, there was still a lot of festival goers in the town. We were delighted to welcome Mary Black back to West Cork and what a performance we witnessed. In addition, it was wonderful for us to profile local Cork talent Jennifer Lomasney at the festival. This singer / songwriter is going places!”
Continuing Nyhan stated “The festival would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. In particular I would like to say a special thanks to our main festival sponsor Coolfadda Developers. Without the company’s generous contribution, the Bandon Music Festival would not have been possible this year. Coolfadda have provided essential funds to the festival, resulting in the success it is today. In addition, the support of the vintners, Fáilte Ireland, RedFM, Evening Echo, Communicate PR, Tipperary Water, IMRO and Bandon Office Supplies has contributed greatly to the promotion of the festival. However, it is really the festival goers that make it a success. Without their attendance we would not have a festival. I would like to thank all those that made the trip to Bandon and encourage them to return next year, for an even better event!”
Following on from the outdoor concert on Sunday night Bandon partied into the small hours of the morning, with the pubs providing live entertainment. There is no doubt that the festival was a thorough success and we are all looking forward to see what the festival committee will be planning for 2008. Keep tuned!
Despite bad weather West Cork Music Festival attracts over 15,000 fans
BANDON, CO. CORK: Monday, June 4th 2007: The 11th Bandon Music Festival, sponsored by Coolfadda Developers, proved to be the biggest success to date with over 15,000 music revellers visiting the town over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Despite torrential rain on Saturday and the Duke Special / Director outdoor concert being cancelled, the town rocked to the sounds of Mary Black, Jennifer Lomasney and local talent in the pubs.
Established in 1996 and formerly known as the Humours of Bandon, the Bandon Music Festival has grown from strength to strength over the past decade. Acknowledged by many as a festival of traditional and contemporary music, now in its eleventh year, the Bandon Music Festival has seen over the years a host of home grown talent perform. Previous artists included Mundy, Aslan and The Saw Doctors.
The festival started off on Friday with the Pub Music Trail. Musicians from all around the country played to delighted crowds over the three nights. Jimmy McCarthy, Rubicon, the Fuchsia Band, For Folk’s Sake and many others provided festival goers with great entertainment in the pubs. Bad weather on Saturday resulted in the Duke Special / Director outdoor concert being cancelled. However, this did not deter the artists from performing at an impromptus session in the Munster Arms Hotel that night. The two acts joined Cork talent Jennifer Lomasney, and played into the small hours of the morning, to the delight of fans.
Thankfully the sun shone on Bandon on Sunday. Festival revellers enjoyed live music on the streets during the day. That night witnessed a huge crowd turn out to listen to Jennifer Lomasney and Mary Black. Jennifer wooed the fans with her evocative, lyrical repertoire and received a true West Cork welcome. The highlight of the evening was Mary Black’s performance. From the minute she came on stage she had the audience enthralled, especially when she started the concert with our own Jimmy McCarthy’s “Ordinary Day”. Enchanted fans, of all ages, gave her a rapturous welcome and were delighted to hear how happy Mary Black was to be back in West Cork.
Commenting on the festival Mary Black said “It is fantastic to be here on such a gorgeous balmy night. I have a lot of friends in West Cork and really enjoy spending time here. I am delighted to be playing at the Bandon Music Festival and hope you all enjoy the night.” Cork’s own Jennifer Lomasney stated “The Bandon Music Festival, traditionally, is a great event. I am honoured to be playing here tonight, where I will start my summer gig tour. The audience is great, the organisation superb and, certainly, this is a festival that will go from strength to strength”.
Speaking on the festival success Carmel Nyhan, festival chairperson, commented “This year has seen the largest crowd attending the festival. The line up of musicians has played a major part in its success. Director and Duke Special Talent proved to be a great draw for the younger fan base. Despite the torrential rain on Saturday, resulting in the out door concert being cancelled, there was still a lot of festival goers in the town. We were delighted to welcome Mary Black back to West Cork and what a performance we witnessed. In addition, it was wonderful for us to profile local Cork talent Jennifer Lomasney at the festival. This singer / songwriter is going places!”
Continuing Nyhan stated “The festival would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. In particular I would like to say a special thanks to our main festival sponsor Coolfadda Developers. Without the company’s generous contribution, the Bandon Music Festival would not have been possible this year. Coolfadda have provided essential funds to the festival, resulting in the success it is today. In addition, the support of the vintners, Fáilte Ireland, RedFM, Evening Echo, Communicate PR, Tipperary Water, IMRO and Bandon Office Supplies has contributed greatly to the promotion of the festival. However, it is really the festival goers that make it a success. Without their attendance we would not have a festival. I would like to thank all those that made the trip to Bandon and encourage them to return next year, for an even better event!”
Following on from the outdoor concert on Sunday night Bandon partied into the small hours of the morning, with the pubs providing live entertainment. There is no doubt that the festival was a thorough success and we are all looking forward to see what the festival committee will be planning for 2008. Keep tuned!
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