Cobo Bay Balcony Gigs are back

Sunday 06 May 2018

Cobo balcony gigs resume today, with live music fans set to enjoy another summer of free, family-friendly events, thanks to JT’s continued sponsorship of the annual series of gigs.

Today the music will start with the "world’s best tribute to Madness", and the summer will conclude on 26 August with a double header of tribute bands to U2 and The Killers.

Cobo Bay Hotel has provided he backdrop to memorable entertainment from its first-floor balcony for locals and visitors alike for more than 30 years now.

Many top local and UK bands have played there, including some of the best tribute acts in the world. The gigs raise money for charities including this year Leonard Cheshire Disability and the Sarah Groves Foundation.

“We have been a sponsor and supporter of these popular summer gigs for seven years now. They’re a fantastic and unique community event and everyone looks forward to them. JT has a long history of supporting music in the Channel Islands and we’re excited to help join artists and audiences together at these popular events," JT’s Deputy Managing Director in Guernsey, Tamara O’Brien, said.

“A team from JT will also be there to hand out biodegradable and re-usable freebies, including environmentally friendly bags and we would encourage Islanders to collect and remove rubbish from the area after the event. This is especially important as we have chosen the Marine Biology Section of the Société Guernesiaise as our partner charity for 2018 so we want to encourage Islanders to leave Cobo Bay litter free when the music is over.”

David Nussbaumer, organiser of The Cobo Bay Balcony Gigs, said: “Our thanks go to JT for their on-going support, which has helped us to secure some of the best tribute acts on the scene. It promises to be another great summer of music.”