Friends! 2024 marks the 20th edition of the Clonakilty International Guitar Festival (CIGF) and you are all invited to GUITARTOWN to mark the occasion.
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of picking, strumming and FRETTING in the beautiful seaside town of Clonakilty from the 19th-22nd of September.
Over these last 20 years GUITARTOWN has established itself as a renowned jamboree that venerates artists — from young to old, from virtuosos to three-chord heroes — all while fanning the flames of creativity into a blazing pyre. The festival features a diverse line-up of performances, workshops and jam sessions, showcasing a wide range of guitar styles such as punk, blues, noise, rock, classical, folk, and trad. Acclaimed musicians and emerging talents, national and international all share the stage, offering captivating performances and creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the town.
Since its inception in 2005 the musical fiesta that is CIGF has survived just about everything that can be thrown at a small village festival. For 2024’s historic event, we have come full circle, with a four-day condensed elixir of sonic exuberance in the form of headline ticketed shows, a community engagement strand, and an extensive free session trail. To celebrate our 20-year odyssey, we will be joined by some old friends, some exciting new friends from around the world, as well as showcasing the best emerging talent the country has to offer.
Stay tuned for more.
CIGF is a volunteer-led community group of passionate music fans and can only continue this year thanks to the support of the Arts Council, Cork County Council and as ever our committed local sponsors.
Read more about the Clonakilty International Guitar Fest at FRUK, Broadsheet.ie,Hotpress,The Corkman,The Echo, and Eile.
