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Vicky Yannoula

Vicky Yannoula is a classical musician engaged in an array of activities as a concert pianist, manager, educator and an entrepreneur. She is the Music Director of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Vicky began receiving piano tuition in Corfu, Greece, where she was born. She holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the Royal College of… Read more »

Red Priest

PIERS ADAMS – recorders ADAM SUMMERHAYES – violin ANGELA EAST – cello DAVID WRIGHT – harpsichord Red Priest’s CD ‘The Baroque Bohemians’ reached No.1 in the UK Classical Specialist Chart and is the only early music group in the world to have been compared in the press to the Rolling Stones, Jackson Pollock, the Marx… Read more »

Last Call For Group Entries for Llangollen 2018

Deadline for group entries for the 2018 International Eisteddfod Festival of music, dance and peace set for 24th November 2017 The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is calling out to talented groups of singers, dancers and instrumentalists from across the globe to enter its competitions, which will take place from 3rd – 8th July 2018 before… Read more »

Plymouth “Kindness Capital” of the UK

Port town named as the kindest place in country, but research reveals that the nation believes people are less kind than a decade ago. People from Plymouth do good deeds more frequently than anywhere else in the UK, but people across the UK believe that we are less kind as a nation than we were… Read more »

Gold Coast beckons for Wrexham performer

A Wrexham performer who was named the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod’s 2017 International Voice of Musical Theatre is gearing up to tread the boards on Australia’s Gold Coast on Sunday 15th October. As part of her prize, 22-year-old Megan-Hollie Robertson will join hundreds of exceptional performers in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod’s Musicale. The show is… Read more »

A fabulous multicultural experience

A fabulous multicultural experience for everyone to enjoy. We need to pass more love on around this beautiful planet and the Eisteddfod definitely does that.

Great family day!

I love the Eisteddfod and everything that it stands for! We thoroughly enjoy the family day on a Saturday, so much going on, it’s a great day out.

FANTASTIC !

If there are any music or dance enthusiasts out there who have not yet experienced the Eisteddfod, DO IT, as there is something for everyone.

Lovely experience

I was impressed with the Eisteddfod as a first time visitor. It is something we should be very proud of and has been the springboard for many including the great Pavarotti.

A truly international event

It is a truly international event with choirs and dancers coming from all across the world. The Eisteddfod celebrates bringing countries and communities together through their common interest in music and culture which overcomes any language barriers, making friends across the nations and countries.