PERFORMING at eisteddfods back in her Australian homeland from the age of just five was the perfect preparation for her glittering career as one of the world’s premier saxophonists, according to Amy Dickson. And Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is doing the same for top musicians of the future, according to the twice Grammy nominated star…. Read more »
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Terry Waite tells Eisteddfod audience ‘World War Three has already started’
THE Third World War has already started, according to peace campaigner Terry Waite CBE. Mr Waite, who himself spent almost five years as the hostage of a terrorist group in Beirut, gave that stark message when he delivered a powerful address to the audience at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod of which he is President.
‘Llangollen’s got talent’, says Côr Glanaethwy leader Cefin Roberts
Côr Glanaethwy conductor Cefin Roberts, who came so close to winning this year’s series of Britain’s Got Talent on ITV has spoken of his and the choir’s huge gratitude to the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Cefin spoke as he prepared to be one of the presenting teams for S4C’s coverage on Saturday night for the… Read more »
Massive response to global appeal launched to secure iconic festival
An urgent global appeal has already attracted £40,000 of pledges to help secure the future of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The appeal was only launched at the weekend because this year’s event is heading for a financial loss as a result of disappointing ticket sales. Eisteddfod officials are delighted with the response after urging… Read more »
Gemma blows up a storm
A Heswall student has landed a top award at the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod. Gillian Blair, 24, who is studying music at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music, beat off top competition to win the first ever International Young Musician title and land the £1,500 prize and international medal.
Eisteddfod competitors tuck into Village Bakery Welsh cakes made by royal hands
HUNGRY competitors at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod have had the chance to sample Welsh cakes made by the royal hands. On Tuesday Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the headquarters of the Village Bakery on Wrexham Industrial Estate and during a tour of the production area donned white coats and hats to… Read more »
Gemma blows up a storm
A Heswall student has landed a top award at the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod. Gillian Blair, 24, who is studying music at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music, beat off top competition to win the first ever International Young Musician title and land the £1,500 prize and international medal. The saxophonist, who is the daughter… Read more »
Multi-coloured giant gorillas make debut at Llangollen Eisteddfod
A troop of giant multi-coloured gorillas will stand guard over this year’s Llangollen International Music festival. The 10 sheet metal gorillas, standing 6ft tall and weighing nearly 16 stone, will go on show for the first time when the iconic festival of singing and dancing gets underway on Tuesday, July 7. The spectacular primates, each… Read more »
Llangollen Eisteddfod is a beacon of hope
Royal composer Paul Mealor has hailed the Llangollen International Musical Festival as a beacon of hope and peace in an increasingly troubled world. Professor Mealor, who was born in St Asaph, says the festival brings people from all over the world together through the international language of music. He shot to international fame after writing… Read more »
Thousands of youngsters will flock to enjoy Children’s Day concert
AROUND 4,000 schoolchildren will join in a day of music and fun to raise the curtain on this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. They will be heading for the International Pavilion to take part in a concert entitled Bongos, Brass and Plenty of Dance which is the centrepiece of Children’s Day, the traditional prelude to… Read more »
