Rousing 70th Anniversary Launch for International Eisteddfod

The world number one brass band and four formidable male voice joined forces on Monday 3rd July to provide a rousing opening for the Llangollen Eisteddfod’s 70th Anniversary festival.

The Cory Brass Band joined forces with the Colne Valley, Canoldir, Froncysyllte (Fron) and Rhosllanerchrugog (Rhos) male voice choirs and euphonium soloist, David Childs, under the leadership of acclaimed conductor Owain Arwel Hughes CBE.

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US Group Crowned Choir of the World

A week of breath-taking competitions rounded of with exciting battle for prestigious titles of ‘Choir of the World’ and ‘Dance Champions of the World’

The 70th anniversary of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod came to an exciting climax last night [SATURDAY 8TH JULY] as two international groups won the dance and choral competitions’ highest accolades.

After a thrilling final, The Aeolians of Oakwood University from the USA were named Choir of the World, while Northern Irish dance group, Loughgiel Folk Dancers were crowned Dance Champions of the World.

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About That Tenor I Owe You…

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has plenty to spare as it breaks unofficial ‘world record’

Eighty-nine tenors have created a new World Record after filling the Dee Valley with the sounds of iconic song Nessum Dorma, which was made famous by opera superstar Pavarotti’s performance at the World Cup in Italy in 1990.

The impromptu performance took place after the announcement of the winners of the Male Voice Choir category at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod yesterday evening [SATURDAY 8TH JULY], as performers spilled out of the pavilion towards the bar.

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Dancing in the Street

Name Country Position
Real Folk Cultural International Academy (RFCIA) India 1st
Al-Izhar Senior High School Pondok Labu Indonesia 2nd
Gabhru Panjab de India 3rd
Aichurok Kyrgyzstan 4th

Male Choirs

Name Country Total Mark Position
MEN IN BLAQUE USA 87 1st
Brythoniaid Male Voice Choir Cymru 86 2nd
Ar Ol Tri Cymru 85 3rd
Vocale Saengerkranz Germany 82.3 4th
Cor Meibion y Machlud Cymru 81 5th
Flint Male Voice Choir Cymru 81 5th
Dunvant Male Choir Cymru 80 6th

Open Choirs

Name Country Total Mark Position
Cor Glanaethwy Cymru 94.3 1st
MEN IN BLAQUE USA 88.7 2nd
Cor Morgan Llwyd Cymru 88 3rd
Affinity Show Choir England 87 4th
Clwyd Clippers Cymru 87 4th
Hallmark of Harmony England 85.7 6th
Rhapsody UK Chorus UK 85.3 7th
Palmdale High School Chamber Singers USA 85.3 7th
Milltown Sound Chorus UK 84.7 9th
National Institute of Technology, Jinggaswara Indonesia 83.7 10th

Liquid Spirit…that’s what this is

Globally renowned singer Gregory Porter praises International Eisteddfod during evening of smooth soul and jazz

Jazz, blues and soul singer, Gregory Porter piled praise on the International Eisteddfod during his stunning performance on Friday 7th July, thanking it for its commitment to bringing together people in the spirit of love and peace and supporting the survival of folk music.

Speaking from the stage of the Royal International Pavilion, Porter related two of his great hits to the ethos behind the annual festival: “There’s good vibes here,” he said.

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Traditional Folk Dance Group

Name Country Total Mark Position
Loughgiel Folk Dancers Northern Ireland 96.3 1st
Gabhru Penjab de India 93.7 2nd
‘Corryvrechan’ (Scottish Dance Dis) Scotland 92.7 3rd
Real Folk Cultural International Ac India 92 4th
AL-IZHAR SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL P Indonesia 91.7 5th
Dawnswyr Bro Cefni Cymru 87.7 6th
Aichurok Kyrgyzstan 83 7th

 

Female Choirs

Name Country Total Mark Position
Grupo Vocal “Amitié” Spain 85 1st
Affinity Show Choir England 82 2nd
USMEV Slovakia 78 3rd