Guinness Cork Jazz Weekend headliner cancels gig at this year's festival

The popular singer has performed live shows and at festivals across the country, including Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, Decolonising Sexuality Festival, and Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival.
Guinness Cork Jazz Weekend headliner cancels gig at this year's festival

A spokesperson for the singer said that she has had to cancel her Cork show on Friday, October 28 due to “unforeseen circumstances”.

Popular artist Denise Chaila has cancelled her upcoming gig at Cork Opera House, scheduled for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival weekend.

Rapper, singer and poet Denise Chaila, who hails from Zambia and is now based in Limerick, has had to cancel her show at the Cork city venue 'due to unforeseen circumstances.'

Jazz musician, Gary Baus, and swing dancers, Laura Hicks and Ferran Mata, pictured launching the 42nd Guinness Cork Jazz Festival which returns to Cork City from Thursday 24th – Monday 28th October, with headline gigs taking place in Cork City Hall and the Everyman.
Jazz musician, Gary Baus, and swing dancers, Laura Hicks and Ferran Mata, pictured launching the 42nd Guinness Cork Jazz Festival which returns to Cork City from Thursday 24th – Monday 28th October, with headline gigs taking place in Cork City Hall and the Everyman.

She has performed live shows and at festivals across the country, including Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, Decolonising Sexuality Festival, and Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival.

Dia De Los Muertos’ Jazz Parade which launched the Guinness Cork Jazz festival programme in 2018. Picture: Clare Keogh
Dia De Los Muertos’ Jazz Parade which launched the Guinness Cork Jazz festival programme in 2018. Picture: Clare Keogh

A spokesperson for the singer said that she has had to cancel her Cork show on Friday, October 28 due to “unforeseen circumstances”.

The spokesperson said that refunds for the show are available from the point of purchase.

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival organisers have said they look forward to welcoming Ms Chaila back at a later date and announced that Booka Brass Band & Guests will perform at Cork Opera House on that date instead.

Meanwhile, Dec Pierce, Jenny Greene, and King Kong Company are set to headline three late shows at this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

An expanded and improved programme will also see artists such as GOGO Penguin, Seun Kuti & Fela’s Egypt 80, and Jazzanova performing in intimate venues around Cork city.

People can also expect to see fresh musical talent from both up-and-coming and established artists including LYRA, Toshín, Fehdah, Bricknasty and the return of Mas Exodus.

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