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Cork X Southwest - 26 July 2008
The Showgrounds, Skibbereen
Tickets for Cork X Southwest are now on sale online and through local ticket outlets
Email info@corkxsw.com for informaiton
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Can't find a babysitter? Don’t worry because families are very welcome at Cork x Southwest
All young kids, accompanied by an adult, are more than welcome but they will have to leave by 9pm
Great Weather Forecast for Skibbereen this weekend. Lots of sunshine and blue blue skies, but just in case, there’s plenty of covered tents, bars and funky cowsheds to keep the bones dry
Murphy’s Live presents
CORK X SOUTHWEST 2008
Skibbereen, Co. Cork – Saturday July 26, 2008
*TICKETS ON-SALE NOW PRICED €50*
*FROM WWW.CORKXSW.COM AND SELECTED LOCAL OUTLETS*
Cork x Southwest is a new event that brings together a veritable feast for the senses – music, food, art and quirky sideshows, presented in a friendly, informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Following the huge success of this year’s Murphy’s Live, Ireland’s biggest band competition, Murphy’s are delighted to announce their continuing support of quality live music by presenting this year’s Cork X Southwest festival, helping it to grow in both size and variety.
Taking place on the 26th of July in The Showgrounds on the outskirts of Skibbereen this years festival will feature over 30 acts on 3 stages, as well as a host of interesting and quirky side shows.
MAIN STAGE
From Mali to Dublin, from LA to Tralee and from Calgary to Clonakilty, the eclectic line up on the main stage has everything from Ragged Gospel to Desert Blues to Electronic Jazz
RULA BULA TENT
Hosted by Rula Bula, this Circus Tent will have it’s own collection of ‘clowns, acrobats and wildlife’ all groovin’ to the sounds of national and international dj’s and dance acts.
DE BARRA’S SITTING ROOM
We’re delighted to have the famous Clonakilty venue at the festival this year. Their Sitting Room is coming to Skibb for a day and will host an amazing programme of acoustic acts from New York to Cork
R n R TENT
A place to relax, have a massage, play some ‘Ringo’, or have a siesta, the R n R room is an oasis where you can recharge the batteries between rounds.
CINEMOBILE
Our very own little ‘Cork x Southwest Film Festival’ will take place in Ireland’s only mobile cinema The Cinemobile. A selection of carefully chosen music documentaries will be screened all day
BMX BALLET
The anti-racism Cork-based No Frontiers Dance Company will perform their critically acclaimed show BMX Ballet - A Swirling, Weaving, Spinning, Twirling, Whizzing, Ambling, Pirouetteing, Whirling DANCE.
‘SLOW FOOD’ STALLS
West Cork is famous for many things, beautiful scenery, laid back atmosphere, friendly natives and great organic food. Come and sample some of the tastiest food you’ll find anywhere.
FESTIVAL FRINGE
On Friday 25th some of Skibbereen’s finest bars will host live performances from the cream of up and coming Irish bands to kick start the weekend. Schedule:
8.00 PM – The Céilí All Stars – The Fairfield
9.00 PM – Ian Whitty & The Exchange - Baby Hannah’s
9.30 PM – Setmaker - The Paragon
10.00 PM – Stanley Super 800 goes Country – Cahalane’s
10.30 PM – The Civilians - Annie Mays
11.00 PM – Moebius - The Paragon
We hope you enjoy your visit to Cork x Southwest and that no matter what your musical taste you will find something to enjoy.
Camping information and a list of B&B’s etc are on the accommodation page.
Tickets for this very special West Cork Day Out are available here and at local outlets around Cork city and county. Numbers are strictly limited and tickets are selling quickly so make sure not to be disappointed and buy your ticket now.
Looking forward to seeing you all down here on July 26th and remember, The Sun Always Shines in West Cork.