Cork to cash in on rock concerts

CORK’S Live at the Marquee festival, which kicked off with The Frames on Saturday, is expected to bring a cash boost to the local economy of some €30 million.

For the seventh year in a row, the music extravaganza has attracted some of the top names both past and present to the specially constructed marquee at the Docklands on Centre Park Road in Cork city.

This year’s 14-act event includes internationally renowned performers such as Bob Dylan, who performs on June 16, Elton John (June 28) and Tom Jones (June 19).