Having considered the public response at length, the Board has voted to continue using T. Gwynn Jones’ motto. However, we are committed to a public discussion in the future, to ensure that the Eisteddfod motto is reflective of the world we live in today and the world we want to live in tomorrow. In discussing… Read more »
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Review of Motto Usage
Byd gwyn fydd byd a gano. Gwaraidd fydd ei gerddi fo Blessed is a world that sings. Gentle are its Songs The words above form the motto of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Written by T. Gwynn Jones in 1946, they were commissioned as a poetic description of our purpose and have beautifully served the organisation… Read more »
Solo Competitions Now Open!
This summer from 04-09 July, we’ll be presenting our first full-length Eisteddfod since the pandemic, with a new improved outdoor site, the annual Parade back, bigger and better than ever, and some exciting new competitions on our closing Sunday. We are thrilled to announce that our Solo Vocal & Instrumental competitions have opened for applications… Read more »
The Team
Dave Danford – Artistic Director Nancy Ellis-Day – Fundraising Specialist Chloe Gibbens – Lead Events Coordinator Hayley Miller – Operations Manager Mikala Nash – Lead Administrator Alix Rawlinson – Volunteer Coordinator Board of Trustees CHAIRMAN Professor Chris Adams In addition to his scientific work, Chris has decades of experience as a CEO, Chair and has… Read more »
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2023 Choral applications now OPEN!
After a roof-raising return in 2022, celebrating our historic 75th anniversary, it is a huge pleasure to announce that the 2023 Choral Syllabus is LIVE! Next summer from 04-09 July, we’ll be presenting our first full-length Eisteddfod since the pandemic, with a new improved outdoor site, the annual Parade back, bigger and better than ever,… Read more »
Young baritone dubbed the new Bryn Terfel on top of the world
A 25-year-old Welsh baritone dubbed the new Bryn Terfel has been crowned as the best young singer in the world. Emyr Lloyd Jones, 25, put in a stirring performance to take the title of the Pendine International Voice of the Future at the 75th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
In Conversation: Terry Waite CBC & Gethin Davies
Former President of the Eisteddfod, Terry Waite garnered international recognition in the 1980s when, serving as a special envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury, he successfully negotiated the release of hostages in Iran and Libya. In 1987, while negotiating the release of hostages in Beirut, Waite was himself taken hostage. In captivity for 1,763 days… Read more »
