Cantiga
Cantiga perform historic music and dance from Mediaeval, Tudor and English Civil War periods. Dressed in costume and playing authentic instruments of the day, Cantiga are a professional, friendly & unique act suitable for all ages!
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Price based on 3 members performing 2 x 45 minute sets
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Set List / Repertoire
As all of our music was written over 400 years ago, listing the original performing artist is a difficult one! Music could include:
- Selections of medieval tunes from the 12th-15th centuries
- Music composed by King Henry VIII such as Pastime with Good Company and Hellas Madame
- Dances from Playfords Dancing Master (1651)
- Selection of pieces by composers such as William Byrd, Michael Praetorius and other Renaissance composers whose names may now be lost ("anon").
- we perform on a variety of instruments too, including bagpips, shawms, recorders, renaissance guitar, crumhorn and more!
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Highlights
* Historic music and dance covering medieval, Tudor and English Civil War periods
* Performed in costume on authentic instruments of the day
* Flexible performance style – can wander as minstrels or offer static performances and concerts
* Interactive approach to music – encouraging the audience/guests to take part
* Suitable for all ages
* Public liability insurance through The Musicians Union
* Enhanced CRB status
Cantiga perform historic music and dance from Mediaeval, Tudor and English Civil War periods. With flexible performance styles, the trio can wander around your event as minstrels or can provide static performances and concerts.
With a professional, friendly and interactive approach to all events, Cantiga dress in authentic costume and encourage their audience to take part in their performances!
Members Experience:
Barry – over 30 years experience in the music industry, qualified and experienced trumpeter, conductor, performer and teacher, qualified psychotherapist.
Sue – 14 years experience in the heritage industry as a museum learning professional – teaching children of all ages, experienced multi-instrumentalist and tutor of brass and recorders.
Rod – ex-Head Forester with the National Trust, excitable drummer!
What People Have Said:
"Cantiga are an excellent period musical troupe promoting interactivity, fun and historical atmosphere. I have worked with Sue and Barry for over 4 years and their vast experience and expertise has brought a wealth of benefits to both our period events and formal learning programs. Their versatiliy, creativity and humour guarantees a five star service. I cannot recommend them enough!"
- Kirsty Sherwood, Events Officer, Tamworth Castle
"It's been my pleasure to use Cantiga at the Robin Hood Pageant for many years now. They provide a tireless service and add atmosphere and colour to proceedings. It wouldn't be the same without them."
- Richard Buxton, Events Officer, Nottingham City Council
Previous venues/clients include:
The National Trust
English Heritage
Historic Royal Palaces
Nottingham Castle – Nottingham City Council
Tamworth Castle – Staffordshire Council
The White House, Cheam
Peckforton Castle, Cheshire
St Johns & Market Place Museum, Warwickshire Museum Service
The Commandery – Museums Worcestershire
Worcester Live, Worcester
Cheltenham City Council
Various private wedding clients
In the top 25% of most reviewed Medieval Musicians & Minstrels.
5 star rated by every client this year.
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Jenna R booked Cantiga for their wedding in Leicestershire • November 2025
“Cantiga (A Merrie Noyse) are incredible- we hired them for our wedding and even prior to the event, they were professional and organised, taking the stress out of the process. At the event itself they performed beautifully, engaged with the audience (my mother in law got to play Greensleeves with them!), and even taught us a few dances later in the day. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how much fun they had, in no small part thanks to the entertainment. Thank you so much for making the day magical :-)”
Edward S booked Cantiga for their event in Essex • July 2025
“Cantiga provided a duo to the Carver Barracks Medieval themed Officers Mess Summer Ball. Dressed in themed dress and playing authentic instruments they added to the atmosphere walking around playing music. In their second act then encouraged some audience participation, teaching couples a dance which was thoroughly well received. A great addition to the event!!”
Fantastic audience engagement and performance
Richard W booked Cantiga for their wedding in East Sussex • August 2024
“Cantiga made our wedding at Anne of Cleves House a magnificent affair, in our humble opinion! From guests: "These guys are brilliant!! Where did you find them?!" "The character acting is tremendous fun for the kids and the music is wonderful!" "This is like stepping back in time - such wonderful performances and audie certainly engagement!" Paul, lead minstrel, had us common folk dancing and laughing from the outset. Wonderful performances, an impromptu lessen on the history and workings of the hurry gurdy, and a medieval legend of a finale involving guests to top it off. Worked with the mood of the day and the guests and were a phenomenal hit. Highly, richly recommended.”
A castle wedding into a true celebration
Samantha W booked Cantiga for their wedding in Cheshire
“Cantiga gave a beautiful atmosphere to a castle wedding and greeting arriving guests with medieval musical talent. Guests commented and loved the addition Cantiga made to a special day giving an extra level of stepping into a fairy tale wedding. They interacted with adults and children alike and made merriment for all those present. Would recommend and use again”
Excellent! fabulous! fantastic!
Jason S booked Cantiga for their wedding in Bristol
“More than expected group went above and beyond expectations. Could not have been more pleased. Excellent - Would book again no doubt, all guests thought they were fantastic - children and adults alike.”
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Lineup
Default lineup: 3 members
Trio includes: Recorders, Crumhorns, Shawms, Bagpipes, Tin Whistle, Rauschpfieffe, Renaissance Guitar, Gittern and Drums.
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