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Over the weekend, more than 500 musicians from Ireland and abroad have filled the city’s streets, pubs, hotels, and outdoor stages. While the headline performances may be wrapping up, the festival continues on Monday with the Guinness Music Trail in more than 70 pubs across the city, Douglas, and Kinsale. Music lovers can also catch Vieux Farka Touré and Partiboi69 performing at Cyprus Avenue. Festival director Mark Murphy was delighted that there were so many sold-out shows across a number of venues. Highlights included Nubya Garcia, Lee Fields, Sienna Spiro, Daniel Herskedal, James Holden, Khakikid, Maverick Sabre, and Cymande. “The Guinness Music Trail has been a massive success, with venues packed to capacity. The Big Fringe also drew record crowds, filling the streets with incredible energy,” Mr Holden said. Chair of the festival committee and the city's night-time economy adviser Fiona Collins said hotels, restaurants, bars, and local businesses all get a welcome jazz cash windfall, and they have seen yet another surge in trade this year. “The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival brings a palpable energy to the city. Cork was alive with music all the weekend. We’re deeply grateful for the support of festival attendees, local businesses, and our partners,” she added. Aaron Mansworth, the managing director of Trigon Hotel Group, which includes the traditional festival headquarters at the Metropole Hotel, said every business in the area had got a welcome cash boost from visitors. Cork Airport spokesman Barry Holland said the festival begins there the second passengers arrive at the terminal, where live music greets them. "As the international gateway to the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, we were proud to support this iconic event," Mr Holland said. For more information on Monday's gigs, see GuinnessJazzFestival.com or follow @guinnesscorkjazz #GuinnessCorkJazz.
