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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 9th “Gig’n The Bann” Cross Community Music and Dance Festival will take place from the
3rd - 7th September 2008. 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.
Latest News
The Rooney Family
06 July 2008
The Rooney Family will appear on the Ann O'Brien Tribute stage at the Factory on the Sunday night. This is a young talented group from Co. Down.
Richard Toadie Todd
02 July 2008
Richard Toadie Todd and The Bread Bag Bandits(Jim Shakers Allen and Robbie Brown) will play at the gig this year on the Friday night in the Bethel Temple.
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Pure Blarney
02 April 2008
Pure Blarney are back again this year to open the Gig 'n the Bann on the Thursday night. They have gone from strength to strength since they were formed in 2003 and are now a 6 piece group w
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Red Hot Chilli Pipers return to Gig 'n The Bann
19 March 2008
Yes!! The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are returning tot he Gig 'n The Bann this year after taking the gig by storm in 2006.
Since then they have become winners of BBC one primetime sho
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Téada to Perform at Gig 'n The Bann 2008
18 March 2008
Téada will be playing at the years Gig 'n The Bann at our concert on the Saturday night.
Téada, now firmly established as one of Irish music's leading exponents on the inte
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The Illegals confirmed for 2008
18 March 2008
The Illegals have recently confirmed as one of our artists for Gig 'n The Bann 2008.
The Illegals are quite simply, the best Eagles and West Coast tribute band in the count
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