A Song Inspired by North Walian Carnivals

The song Carnival was inspired by my time as a member of Samba Bangor, the local Samba band. It was my first two years living in Wales. I had started a new job and there was lots of big changes. Every Saturday I drove over to Bangor and spent the afternoon in the Quaker meeting house with like-minded folk playing different Samba rhythms, drinking tea and eating chips. I was very lucky to meet such lovely welcoming people.

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20th Birthday Party Gig


3rd May 2024, Neuadd Ogwen Bethesda, Banda Bacana + guests Ram Ram + DJ Fflyffilyfbybl
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Banda Bacana has been going for 20 years and we think it’s a good excuse to celebrate. Thanks to Dilwyn and Neuadd Ogwen we are holding a birthday gig in the newly renovated venue with cutting edge upgraded sound system, and we have some very special guests joining us to guarantee a great night!

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Live Music Gigs in North Wales this Spring

2024 brings storms, icy winds and frost on the ground. What better way to warm up than to dance to live music from your favourite band. And as luck has it, if Banda Bacana is one of your favourites, we’ll be playing in the north Wales area in February and March. See below for info. Don’t miss out! Brave the weather and bring in 2024 with a spring in your step. Book your ticket today!

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Cover version of Maroon Town’s Nostalgia – live at Y Ring Llanfrothen

Lovely to see this video posted on Youtube of Banda Bacana playing a cover of the ska tune “Nostalgia” by Maroon Town. There’s nothing like live music to lift the spirits on a chilly North Wales summer day, and this weekend festival in the beer garden at Y Ring in Llanfrothen was no exception. The clouds didn’t stop the lively crowd ready for a boogie.

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