A trip to the Isle of Man

Splann Ceilidh Band on the Isle of Mann

It’s been a busy couple of months for Splann. Being busy is always good for a ceilidh band. One of the high points recently was the Splann 5 piece ‘Big Band’ being invited to the Isle of Man to play at Shennaghys Jiu festival. Shennaghys Jiu means ‘tradition today’ in the Manx language and Splann […]

A trip to Wales

Three of Splann have just got back from playing / performing for Cornish dance team Kemysk at the superb Cwlwm Celtaidd festival in Porthcawl, Wales. It is a great festival and the first of many interceltic festivals during the year featuring artists from across Cornwall, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Brittany. What makes these festivals are […]

October = Lowender Peran!

We all have moments in the year that we look forward to. For some it may be Christmas, for others it can be the start of the summer holidays. For Splann it is one thing and one thing only…..Lowender Peran! Lowender Peran (16th – 20th October 2013) is an annual 5 day event located in […]

Are ceilidh and barndance bands the future of boys bands?

We’ll let you decide with this photo of Splann taken just prior to a wedding barndance at the beautiful Buckland House in North Devon. You will see that Splann have opted for a timeless and slimming all black ensemble. Despite this designer styling, I think it is fair to say that One Direction have very […]