Backstage at the Cork Jazz Festival! - Henry McKean Reports
Summary
Henry McKean reports on the 48th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, featuring Boney M and 100,000 visitors across 80 venues. Interviews with the Lord Mayor, business leaders, and hotel staff highlight the event's massive economic impact and its origins in 1978 at the Metropole Hotel. The episode captures the city's vibrant atmosphere and the festival's deep integration into Cork's cultural fabric.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor segment
Show introduction: The Hard Shoulder
Cork Jazz Festival overview and Lord Mayor's excitement
Economic impact and business perspective
Venue spotlight: Shelton Bar and Harry Connolly
History of the festival at the Metropole Hotel
Jazz enthusiast perspective on Cork's culture
Outro and Building Ireland public service announcement
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