www.sligolive.ie
Wednesday 24th - Monday 29th October 2007

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON WED 29TH AUGUST AT 9AM
Ireland’s wettest summer for years was awash with outdoor music festivals, but the folks at Sligo Live, now in it’s third year, have moved the gigs indoors and have put together a brilliant selection music and fun over the Halloween Bank holiday. Sligo Live kicks off on Wednesday 24th October and runs over six days until Monday 29th October 2007 in a selection of Sligo venues. This must attend event has become a haven for discerning lovers of Irish and Root music in select intimate venues around Sligo. Its unique and individual fun events make it a perfect weekend for family and friends. Tickets for Sligo Live are priced from €20 to €110 for a weekend pass and will go on sale on Wednesday 29th August from Ticketmaster and all usual outlets. For full festival line up, dates including ticket and accommodation information, log onto www.sligolive.ie where you can also pre- register for tickets.

This year’s festival sees Cuban legends The Buena Vista Social Club take to the stage to give a pulsating display of music that stirs the soul. They will be joined by Alabama 3 whose song ‘Woke up this Morning’ earned them worldwide fame when it was chosen as the theme tune for The Sopranos. Also on the bill is the fantastical artist Duke Special and Trad favourites Dervish. In addition many pubs in Sligo will be exuding a fleadh-like atmosphere by holding free traditional music pub sessions throughout the weekend. With busking hot spots and competitions for budding newcomers on the streets of Sligo, the festival is sure to be awash with musical talent.

Other artists confirmed to perform at Sligo Live are: Belfast based new trad super group, At First Light, Jon Kenny’s hilarious comedy reflecting the quirky side of Irish life and the fascinating combo of Mary McPartland, Tommie Peoples and Steve Cooney. Other highlights of the weekend will include Roots Music Dance Mixes, a nightly Festival Club with performance and session stages, Exclusive Master Classes in Sligo Style Traditional Music, Street Theatre, set dancing ceili, the celebrated and prestigious Fiddler of Dooney competition and a number of additional acts to be announced.

The festival will include a number of fun filled events all the family can enjoy including; the infectious delight of Laughter Yoga, All Ireland Air Fiddle Competition (the trad version of air guitar) and Door Dancing - an age old Irish tradition whereby people swap the dance floor and take the door off its hinges instead. The exquisite French Market will be on hand to provide the best cuisine as well as local produce to tantalise taste buds.

Festival goers will have the opportunity to enjoy many of the year round activities Sligo has to offer; Hill and Forest walks, Seaweed baths, Boating, Fishing, Surfing, Sailing, Camping, Golf, Music Archives, and an array of activities to tantalise young minds. Sligo’s Model Centre hosts a major Andy Warhol exhibition covering his highly inventive factory years.

The 2007 Sligo Live Festival takes place over the October Bank Holiday from Wednesday 24th - Monday 29th October 2007 and will reaffirm Sligo as the perfect place to be for this Halloween. Tickets for Sligo Live are priced from €20 for individual concerts to €110 for a weekend ticket and will go on sale on Wednesday 29th August from Ticketmaster and all usual outlets. For full festival line up, dates including ticket and accommodation information, log onto www.sligolive.ie where you can also pre- register for tickets.

For further information contact:
Carmody Smith PR
Tel: 01 2602664/ 086 1741882
aine@carmodysmithpr.com
priscilla@carmodysmithpr.com
Website: www.sligolive.ie