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In the heart of Co. Antrim nestled between the major towns of Ballymena and Magherafelt lies the village of Portglenone. The village rests along the banks of the River Bann, which has been immortalised by countless artists and writers down through the years.

It is here in this idyllic setting that the 10th “Gig’n The Bann” Cross Community Music and Dance Festival will take place from the . This festival is quickly becoming one of the major events on the Summer Festival Calendar having built a reputation for offering a most impressive line-up of top performers spanning Traditional, Scottish and Folk Music circles.

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Superb line up for the 2010 Saturday evening concert confirmed!

07 February 2010

The world renowned band, Lúnasa has been confirmed as the headline act for the 2010 festival. One of the most sought-after bands on the international Irish music scene Lúnasa has wowed audien

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AGM

06 December 2009

The following officers were elected for the incoming year at the festival AGM on Thursday 3^rd December:

Chairperson: Ryan Graham

Vice Chairperson: Brian McCart

Funding Commit

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AGM

19 November 2009

Gig N The Bann Festival AGM

moved to:

Thursday 3rd Decembet 8pm

PEG Offices Main St Portglenone

The meeting is open to anyone who wo

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Gig 'n The Bann Festival AGM

06 November 2009

Gig N The Bann Festival AGM

Thursday 26th November 8pm

PEGoffices Main St Portglenone

The meeting is open to anyone who would like to be involved in helping to run the fes

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The committee extend their sincere thanks to their chairman, Brian McCart

09 September 2009

Following the highly successful tenth anniversary of the festival the committee would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to Brian who has been our valued chairperson for the last 7 ye

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