Voodoo Letterkenny
THE VOODOO LOUNGE NAMED BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE at IMRO awards.
The Voodoo lounge Letterkenny has been named the Best ulster Live Music Venue in Ireland.
Owners Jason & Sharon Black and his staff were in Dublin for the awards and were left speechless when they beat off competition from many of the country’s top music venues.
Jason stated “Tonight I’m a very proud Donegal man promoting live music seven nights a week in the Voodoo Lounge in Letterkenny.Its a humbling experience to see the voodoo lounge letterkenny ranked as one of Irelands leading live music venues"
“This award is for all the staff, the musicians and of course everyone who comes to the Voodoo lounge to experience the very best in live music.
“It Is a real honour to have Voodoo Lounge and staff recognised by industry professionals and music fans alike, it also brings focus on Letterkenny as a destination town for live music here in the Northwest" These awards highlight the venues that provide the highest standards and the best experience for fans and performing artists.
At the ceremony in IMRO HQ in Dublin,awards where be presented to the top leading live music venue in each of the following regions: Dublin, Leinster (excluding Dublin), Connacht, Munster and Ulster.
The annual Awards celebrate the dedication and passion of those who work in Ireland’s live music venues, who provide the public with an exceptional live music experience week in, week out. Hundreds of venues across the country were considered for the Awards, 25 were shortlisted by more than 8,000 IMRO members. Venues were judged on their commitment to providing the core elements that make for a great live music venue - atmosphere, sound and lighting, staging, diversity of programming and most importantly, the staff and management at each venue.
Live music venues and festivals play a pivotal role in the music industry in Ireland, giving international and home-grown artists a platform to engage with fans and build new audiences. They also play a central role in urban and rural communities across the country, providing a social gathering place for audiences of all ages and musical tastes and contributing hugely to the domestic economy.
Victor Finn CEO of IMRO said: “An extensive and vibrant venue network is the lifeblood of any strong live music sector. These awards acknowledge and applaud those venues and festivals throughout Ireland that excel in creating a memorable and exhilarating experience for music fans and performers alike. The voodoo lounge in letterkenny is the perfect example as they deliver the highest level of live music seven nights a week in the north west.The passion and commitment shown by Jason & his team has placed letterkenny as a real destination for the live music lover & a venue for touring artists and bands to preform at.This now places them as one of Irelands leading music venue."
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