Cork Rocks For Rory

We partnered with the Rory Gallagher Estate and Cork City Council to create Cork Rocks for Rory—a city-wide celebration marking 30 years since Rory’s passing. Our work included brand identity, exhibition design, signage, video content, and a full advertising suite for print and digital platforms. A standout feature was Stompin’ Ground—a walking tour through key locations from Rory’s life, brought to life with illustrated maps and on-street wayfinding. We also produced video content to support the campaign online and in exhibitions, helping to capture the spirit and sound of Rory’s music. A bold, emotional tribute to one of Cork’s true icons.

The result is a cohesive visual and storytelling experience that spans streets, screens, and gallery spaces; bringing Rory’s legacy home to the heart of Cork.

Brand / Art Direction / Identity / Signage / Print / Digital / Video

Text on a dark background that says, 'CORK ROCKS FOR'.
A poster advertising an exhibition called Rory's Early Impact in Cork City, Ireland. It features black and white photos of a young girl and a young boy, each holding a guitar, and a colorful portrait of Rory Gallagher with the text 'Rory Gallagher' in stylized script. The poster includes information about a city walking trail, event dates from June 14 to July 4, 2025, and logos of Cork City Council and the Cork Cathedral Choral Society.
Building under renovation, scaffolding, large banner advertising 'Cork Rocks for Rory' with trees surrounding.
Construction scaffolding covered with white sheeting and a large banner promoting "Cork Rocks for Rory" exhibition at Cork Public Museum, with trees and a garden in foreground.
A poster advertising Cork Rock for Rory Gallagher exhibitions outside on a city sidewalk. The poster mentions three exhibitions at Cork Public Museum, Cork City Library, and The Atrium Cork City Council.
Storefront with three large windows displaying black and white images related to music and lyrics, with two wooden doors on either side, one with a fire exit sign, on a stone and brick sidewalk.
Poster advertising Cork Rocks Rory Gallagher exhibition at Cork Public Museum, featuring a black and white photo of Rory Gallagher playing guitar. The exhibition runs from June 14 to December 2025. Additional events include a vinyl and visual show at Cork City Library from June 14 to August 24, and Rory's early impact exhibit at The Atrium, Cork City Council, from June 14 to July 4, 2025.
Bright, modern indoor public space with white walls, large windows, and art banners. A reception or information desk is visible on the left, and signage directs to payments on the right. Several people are in the distance.
A promotional display for a city walking trail called 'Stompin' Ground' in Cork for Rock Rocks Cork, featuring a black-and-white picture of a woman with curly hair, with a blurred background of a public space.
Street pole with a blue circular sign promoting a city walking trail called '7 Stompin' Ground' with a sketch of a crowd and a QR code, in front of a building with a blue and red facade.
Black and white photograph of a young boy with short hair, wearing a suit and tie, smiling and holding an acoustic guitar.
Exhibit display dedicated to Rory Gallagher featuring guitars, photographs, and information panels.
Sign with the words 'Korkor Gallard' in stylish font above a glass display case.
Signboard reading 'The Continental OP' at an indoor exhibition.
Museum display card for a jazz record, titled "Live in Europe" by Eric Dolphy, 1961, describing his work as an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer.