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Galway Jazz Festival 2016
ByIt's little wonder that Galway has been awarded European Capital of Culture 2020, because a city's eateries, its watering holes and its spirit of hospitality, as GJF understands very well, are key to the cultural experience of visitors and locals alike. In this regard, Galway punches well above its weight. Sew a plethora of world class jazz gigs into the fabric and the recipe is a highly seductive one.
On Galway's official 2020 European Capital of Culture website, a statement acknowledges the "opportunity to showcase the best cultural programme that Galway has to offer in Ireland and across Europe." On the evidence of this weekend, the GJF boasts all the credentials to potentially play an important role in promoting Galway's international reputation in the lead-up to 2020 and far beyond.
GJF has been built on pioneer spirit, boundless enthusiasm, bags of all-important volunteerism and a strong, generous community spirit. Hopefully, the important funding bodies will come to recognize the achievements of GJF and its potential to become, not only one of the jewels in Galway's vibrant arts calendar, but one of the most attractive jazz festivals in Europe.
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