Guitar fest goes Clon-line

Don’t fret, the always plec-tacular Clonakilty International Guitar Festival is now underway, and this year it’s entirely online.

The decision to go ahead with the famous week-long celebration is sure to strike a chord with music enthusiasts the country over.

Guitar lovers won’t have to strain their necks when they tune in online to enjoy this years’ electric line-up as the festival enters its sixteenth year.

Featuring live-streamed concerts from DeBarras Folk Club, as well as an extensive series of pre-recorded sets, interviews and archived footage, the 2020 Clonakilty International Guitar Festival is sure to keep audiences 'strumming' back for more.

Some of the artists confirmed for the festival include Bill Shanley, Eve Clague, Míde Houlihan, Jinx Lennon, Greenshine, Wayward Folk and Maija Sofia.

All online concerts have been prepared in compliance with necessary health and safety protocols to ensure an exciting digital experience for this year’s event.

Viewers can watch the festival via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube, or on the festival website clonguitarfest.com.

A spokesperson for the festival said: “Of course, nothing beats the live experience of a bass drum kicking you in the throat, the sharp sting of sweat in your eyes from a hungry mosh pit, or the existential joy of leaning in at an acoustic show to hear artists whisper truths in still moments.

“But this year’s festival will continue the sheer energy of our artistic community, its spirit of resilience, adaptability, creativity, and humour.”

The 2020 Clonakilty International Guitar Festival is now underway and will run until Sunday. Visit clonguitarfest.com for more information.