‘Perfect atmosphere for country music’: Fans flock to Slane Castle for Luke Combs concerts
Thousands of fans gathered at Slane Castle in Ireland for the first of two concerts by US country music star Luke Combs. The event drew an international crowd, highlighting the growing popularity of country music in Europe.
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Large-scale music events significantly impact local tourism and the cultural economy of the host region.
Boot-cut jeans, cowboy hats and brown leather shoes made up the marching uniform for the thousands of people who made the trek – or pilgrimage, depending on your persuasion – to Slane Castle on Saturday.
US country music star Luke Combs is due to take to the stage for the first of two nights at the Co Meath venue. My Kinda Saturday Night is the name of the tour, and definitely the vibe here.
When Suzy Stafford and Alice Adomeit-Lavoine, two friends from Northamptonshire, England, learned about the European tour dates being announced, they thought of organising a road trip around Ireland.
“We knew we were going to come over a week in advance,” Stafford said, “and then we just plotted out the route, with Slane being the last stop. We’ll be on the ferry back tomorrow.”
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