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.
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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.
Entries Open for Llangollen 2018
Festival of music, dance and peace opens for entries for the 2018 International Eisteddfod The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is calling out to talented singers, dancers and instrumentalists to join others from across the globe and enter its competitions, which will take place from 3rd – 8th July 2018. Successful entrants will compete for a… Read more »
Manic Street Preachers Rock Llanfest 2017
Iconic Welsh rock band bring Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2017 to a roaring close Llangollen’s annual International Musical Eisteddfod drew to a triumphant close last night with an epic set from Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers at Llanfest 2017. The band’s first ever Llangollen appearance raised the roof of the Royal International Pavilion as they… Read more »
Standing Ovation for ‘World Class’ Tosca Line-Up
Crowds at the Llangollen Eisteddfod were brought to their feet to deliver a roaring standing ovation following a breathtaking performance of Puccini’s Tocsa on Tuesday 4th July. Internationally renowned opera stars Sir Bryn Terfel, Kristine Opolais, Kristian Benedikt shared the stage at for the very first time to deliver the powerful and unique rendition of… Read more »
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…. Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Wales Welcomes the World in International Celebration
International competitors were provided a warm and resounding Welsh welcome last night [THURSDAY 6TH JULY] at the Llangollen Eisteddfod’s 70th anniversary International Celebration. A colourful procession of representatives from some of the 29 countries at this year’s festival were welcomed by a moving performance of beloved Welsh Hymn Calon Lân by Only Boys Aloud Gogledd,… Read more »
