Culture Night Cork County and Cork County Council are supporting two flagship late night free events taking place on Friday 20th September as part of Culture Night outside of Cork city.
The free gigs take place Connolly’s Of Leap in West Cork, and at Sirius Arts Centre, in the harbour town of Cobh, outside Cork city.
Way of the West x Connolly’s Of Leap and Cruthú Cois Farraige (Creation by the Sea) at Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
Way of the West x Connolly’s Of Leap
Darren Emerson, ex of Underworld headlines Way of the West x Connolly’s Of Leap, with Icelandic musician JFDR, Dublin rapper Curtisy and DJ sets from Billy Scurry, Arveene, Bon Voyage, Dj IPhone Charger (Rory Sweeney) and Little O.
Way of the West is a newly established, non-profit group that hosts cultural experiences for all through design, art and education.

Cruthú Cois Farraige (Creation by the Sea) at Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
In Cobh, Sirius Arts Centre presents a line up of music, DJs and live performance from artists and members of Electronic Music Council (EMC) and collaborators.
EMC is an inclusive community of artists working to generate and maintain a positive, sustainable electronic music economy by facilitating opportunities for growth and development in Cork. Cruthú Cois Farraige (Creation by the Sea) invites you to experience an immersive fusion of sound, visuals, and dance, where art and technology converge with a stunning coastal backdrop. Tickets are available from the end of August at www.culturenight.ie.
Way of the West x Connolly’s Of Leap and Cruthú Cois Farraige (Creation by the Sea) are supported by Cork County Council and funded by Culture Night Late 2024 Funding, an Arts Council award offered in partnership with Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Night Time Economy Taskforce.

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