FleadhFest 2021 - Leitrim Comhaltas call-out for local performers to showcase culture in our county
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Due to ongoing pandemic concerns, Comhaltas have made the decision that no Fleadh Cheoil will take place in the usual way this year.
Fleadh Cheoil 2021 will be replaced by a virtual event titled ‘FleadhFest’. Comhaltas hope that FleadhFest will ‘link the Irish fireside with the world stage’ and ‘build a bridge of renewal with millions of Fleadh fans worldwide’
FleadhFest will provide each province, county and Comhaltas branch worldwide with the opportunity of presenting performances and archive footage online.
The format will be a two-hour pre-recorded event that will be broadcast on social media.
Sligo has been chosen to host the National FleadhFest in 2021.
The event - which replaces Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann next year - could result in a major economic lift for Sligo, which hosted the Fleadh in 2014 and 2015. It is scheduled to take place between August 1st and 9th.
As a result of Covid-19, a different approach is needed for 2021 and in response to the virus, it is planned that the national event will be a mixture of actual activities on site, as well as virtually online.
FleadhFest will also ensure significant exposure for Sligo, with TG4 already committed to four two-hour broadcasts, while there are discussions ongoing with regard to further coverage involving other broadcasters, including RTÉ.