Cork rocks: 96 gigs, 1 night

And the top story this hour — a radio news reader has announced ambitious plans to stage 96 gigs on one night in Cork to promote Ireland’s vibrant live music scene.

Pearse McCarthy, who reads hourly bulletins for Cork’s 96fm and 103fm, said he hopes his 96/1 event in August will showcase the talent in the region and bring it to a wider audience.

“The idea behind it is to have 96 original bands or artists play on one night in Cork City,” he said.