Multi-Million Euro Boost For Cork Following International Choral Festival
Last years festival brought a boost to the local economy of €11.5 million.
The five day festival attracted almost 50,000 visitors and included over 500 participants from across the globe.
Figures reveal the average spend per person including accommodation over the course of the festival is estimated just under €500.
The festival has seen an audience increase of 17% since 2015 and returns this April with events taking place across over 90 venues in the city and county.
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