A FREE music event aimed at attracting shoppers back into Limerick has been unveiled. Limerick Live will feature performances from some of the country’s top artists.
A state-of-the-art stage will be erected on Cruises Street on October 2nd for live performances by top Irish acts including Fight Like Apes, The High Kings, John Spillane, O Emperor, We Should Be Dead and Supermodel Twins. The event will continue into the evening at Dolans Warehouse.
A second stage will showcase local talent with performances from Art In Motion Performance Company directed by Jenny Brown and guests, Myles Breen Bottom Dog Productions, Comedy Improv, Centrespace Studios and Windings.
“It is our sincerest hope that Limerick Live will grow and develop as an event and continue to attract people back to the city by re-establishing Limerick city as the heart of the county,” Chris Keena, store manager of HMV on Cruises Street explained.
Mayor of Limerick, Cllr Maria Byrne, said Limerick City Council was delighted to be involved.
“We were keen to get involved in an event like Limerick Live which encourages families, music fans and shoppers to come into the heart of the city on Saturday, October 2nd and enjoy the performances as well as everything the city centre has to offer,” he said.
The free event will also raise funds for the Marie Keating Foundation. Limerick Live takes place in Cruises Street, Limerick, on Saturday, October 2nd, from 12-5pm.