Members of business group Limerick Chamber have joined forces with the Irish Chamber Orchestra to discuss business links at the Orchestra's new headquarters at St Thomas Aquinas Studio.

Martina McGrath, Limerick Chamber, Aileen Galvin, Echo Marketing and Maura McMahon, Limerick Chamber at the Business After Hours with the Irish Chamber Orchestra event in the St Thomas Aquinas Studio, UL. Picture: Dave Gaynor

Both groups held a business 'After Hours' event at the University Limerick to focus on each other's future and the forthcoming Shannon International Music Festival.

The event began with a wine reception and attendees were seated in the magnificent studio, which has been acoustically engineered to gain the most from all practice and recording sessions.

John Kelly, CEO of the Irish Chamber Orchestra, outlined the recent expansion of the ICO to 17 contracted players and the organisation hopes to become an internationally recognisable brand.

The ICO relocated from Dublin in 1995 and since this time it has undergone some remarkable change increasing in size and notoriety; becoming a jewel in the crown of Limerick, City of Culture.

Recent tours include five of the new EU member states; a groundbreaking tour of South Korea and China and visits to Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia and the US.

Another highlight in the ICOs calendar this year is the MBNA Shannon International Music Festival, which is due to take place in Limerick from Wednesday, July 9, to Sunday, July 13.

The festival will include a performance by jazz rock giant Wayne Shorter and a free open-air concert 'Salsa on the Street' with world-renowned Salsa Celtica in Arthur's Quay Park.

The exciting and eclectic mix of performers will undoubtedly result in an event, which has something to appeal to everyone's taste.

For further information on this event please log onto www.irishchamberorchestra.info or ring the booking hotline on 1890 923 543.

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