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40,000 attended City of Derry Jazz
Festival
03.05.16
DERRY'S tills were busy
over the weekend as an estimated 40,000 people
attended the City of Derry Jazz Festival.
“Once again we’ve seen upwards of 40,000 people out
and about in the city over the weekend and hotel
occupancy was great this year – there wasn’t a bed
to be had on Saturday night with accommodation at
full capacity," said a delighted Mayor, Cllr Elisha
McCallion. |
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City of Derry Jazz Festival 2016 |
"The event has a major
impact on the local economy and venues right across
the city have benefitted from a big jump in business
over recent days. It’s events like these which
continue to boost the city’s reputation as a
fantastic visitor destination.” The city's events
organiser Andrea Campbell said a whole year is spent
planning the festival.
“We’ve had some great feedback from the local venues
and from the bands who we know love the Derry
crowds. It’s been an amazing success – now it’s back
to the drawing board to plan something even better
for next year.” |
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