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Keep up to date with our latest West Cork Music news and announcements here, including news from all our festivals, concert series and educational projects.

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West Cork Chamber Music Festival cancellation
Wednesday 8 April 2020

West Cork Chamber Music Festival cancellation

The cancellation of summer festivals seems almost an irrelevance in a time when each news bulletin broadcasts the daily count of deaths. Although live music is almost as necessary as fresh air for many of us it cannot be at the risk of spreading contagion and our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones and those on the front line fighting to save lives.

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Cancellation Announcement - WCLF 2020
Wednesday 8 April 2020

Cancellation Announcement - WCLF 2020

We regret to announce that we have taken the decision to cancel this year’s West Cork Literary Festival which was due to take place from 10 to 17 July 2020.

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Calling All Readers of YA Fiction
Friday 27 March 2020

Calling All Readers of YA Fiction

Have you ever wanted to ask an author about their work, when you've just finished their book? Now is your chance!

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COVID-19 Update March 24th
Tuesday 24 March 2020

COVID-19 Update March 24th

In view of the high level of uncertainty about the Coronavirus pandemic, West Cork Music is suspending on-line bookings for the West Cork Chamber Music Festival and the West Cork Literary Festival workshops. The West Cork Music office is now closed and the Festival teams are all working from home.

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Safety Measures
Thursday 12 March 2020

Safety Measures

We regret to inform you that we are closing our office to the public as of today due to the current situation with the COVID-19 virus. However, please note that bookings can still be made by phone and online.

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