2012 - 13th Year of the Festival
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Gig'n the Bann
Gig'n The Bann
Welcome to this years festival.  We have a great range of music, song and dance for you this year again.  Some great artists are performing this year again including 'Sharon Shannon' and 'The Rapparees' to name a few. 
Check out our programme for the full list of events.
 
 
Thursday 6th
Thursday 6th September
Run'n the Bann - 7pm
Registration from 6pm - 7pm at the Portglenone Community Centre
 
 

 

5K Walk

A 5K walk will also follow behind the run. Entry fees are £3 per person or £6 per family with proceeds going towards the Green Gym. The Green Gym is an initiative of the Portglenone Enterprise Group that allows people of all ages with learning disabilities to increase their physical activity levels by becoming involved with gardening and conservation projects in the local community.    

 

 

Friday 7th
Friday 7th September
'Wee' Bard’n the Bann - Adm: £5 
Church Of Ireland Parish Centre, 7pm
 
Bard’n the Bann
Church Of Ireland Parish Centre, 8.30pm
 
Concert at the Wild Duck Riverside Suite, 8pm
Adm: £8
 
Acoustic Cafe 
Acoustic Cafe, Main St., 9pm to late
The Acoustic cafe will also be open at the same time on Saturday and Sunday
Saturday 8th
Saturday 8th September
Splash'n The Bann
Marina, Portglenone Community Centre 9.30am-12pm
 
Courtyard Sessions
Courtyard behind the Acoustic Cafe, 1pm to 4pm
 
Pipe'n the Bann
Bank Square, 1pm to 4pm
 
Main Concert Wild Duck Riverside Suite 8.30pm
Kask 
Sunday 9th
Sunday 9th September
Set Dancing & Sean-Nós Dance Workshop
Roger Casements Social Club, 2pm - Further Info
 
 
Praise’n the Bann
Prayer Service - Bank Square, 6pm
 
 
Ann O’Brien Tribute Stage - "Young Musician of the Bann"
Wild Duck Riverside Suite, 7.30pm
Performance by the reigning "Young Musician of the Bann", Roisin McCloskey
 
 
Contribution to Music Awards
 

Welcome

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 13th "Gig’n The Bann” Cross Community Music and Dance Festival will take place from the 6th - 9th September 2012. 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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Latest News

Young Musician Competiton 2012
06 March 2012
Competitors must be aged between 16 and 26 inclusive on 1st September 2012
  1. Six finalists will be selected by the competition committee and
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Run'n The Bann Results 2011
03 September 2011
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The festival has arrived! - a hugh welcome to all our visitors.
02 September 2011
A very warm welcome to all the musicians and spectators who are here for the festival.
 
We hope you thoroughy enjoy the
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