Biography: Tim Jones and Tina Boycott formed Wrexham County Youth Choir in September 2009. The choristers come from every secondary school in Wrexham and Coleg Cambria. The members range in age from 12 – 18. The choir rehearse once a week in Coleg Cambria, Wrexham.The choir has taken part in ‘Music For Youth’, Manchester… Read more »
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Ladybrook Singers
Biography: Ladybrook Singers is a highly regarded ladies choir from Stockport. They come from a wide range of backgrounds: teachers, nurses and admin but they are united by their love of singing. Established in 1928, the choir soon began achieving success in music festivals. The highlight of those early years was their eight-week tour… Read more »
Kidderminster Male Choir
Biography: The Kidderminster choir is celebrating its one hundred and fourteenth year of existence this year. Maybe it is true that they believe that they are one of the oldest continually performing choirs in the UK. Throughout its long history dating back more than a century, since 1904, the choir has entertained audiences not… Read more »
SCOTTISHPOWER FOUNDATION TO DONATE £1 MILLION TO GOOD CAUSES ACROSS THE UK
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has been selected to receive part of a £1 million funding boost from the ScottishPower Foundation. Backing charity initiatives as diverse as wildlife conservation and science-themed education to mental health awareness and theatrical productions, ScottishPower Foundation selected the international music festival’s Inclusion Project, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.
Kaiser Chiefs
“Kaiser Chiefs have done rather well out of having ideas above our station,” decides Ricky Wilson, reflecting on the multi-platinum pop crusade which began 14 years ago. Kaiser Chiefs, sixth album Stay Together is a spiky, surprisingly romantic affair bursting with the verve, ambition and great tunes that first propelled the band to household name… Read more »
The Hoosiers
“We came back to it for a very simple reason: we started enjoying writing songs again.” Their description of how The Hoosiers re-formed, and in doing so reconnected with what had made them start a band in the first place, is matter-of-fact, but the expression on their faces as they say this is passionate, conveying… Read more »
Toploader
90s icons Toploader are back with brand new material including a full length album and new singles in 2017. This much anticipated fourth album, Seeing Stars, features singles ‘Roll With The Punches’ and ‘Boom Song’ (produced by Andy Green). It will be accompanied by a full UK tour and festival appearances across big events around… Read more »
We Predict a Riot at Llanfest 2018
Multi-platinum English indie pop legends Kaiser Chiefs have announced their headline appearance at Llanfest, the finale party of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, on Sunday 8th July in Llangollen, North Wales. The concert will be the band’s first Welsh gig in almost two years and one of the first opportunities in 2018 for fans in… Read more »
Secondary Schools
Youth Day Thursday 04 July 2024 Visit the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod this summer with your school for your annual end of term outing. An enjoyable day for your students and an educational outing which meets many requirements of the National Curriculum; linking awareness of global citizenship and culture with a positive and memorable experience…. Read more »
Primary Schools
Children’s Day Tuesday 02 July 2024 Visit the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod this summer with your school for your annual end of term outing. An enjoyable day for the children and an educational outing which meets many requirements of the National Curriculum; linking awareness of global citizenship and culture with a positive and memorable experience…. Read more »
