Today, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £19,900 for an exciting heritage project, Archiving the Past. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project will be the first step in collating and digitalising the wealth of archive material relating to Llangollen Eisteddfod, so that it… Read more »
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Two Culture hubs combine: Tŷ Pawb and Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Two popular North Wales culture hubs have announced that they will be working together during 2019. Llangollen International Eisteddfod and Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham will be teaming up for a series of special live performances and collaboration events that will aim to celebrate the best of our local arts and culture scene.
World premiere in memory of Kenneth Bowen to be performed at International Eisteddfod
In memory of the Welsh tenor Kenneth Bowen, who died last year, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has revealed it will host the world premiere of The Spring of Vision, composed by the festival’s Music Director and friend of Bowen, Dr Edward-Rhys Harry. The evening performance on Wednesday 3rd July will use the dramatic setting of… Read more »
Llangollen Eisteddfod to celebrate St David’s Day with Special Ceremony
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is to host an international themed St David’s Day Event on Friday 1st March to raise money to help fund overseas competitors to the festival. Music Director of the festival, Dr Edward-Rhys Harry, said: “The Saint David’s Day event will help to raise vital funds for the bursary fund ensuring… Read more »
Royal Harpist next in line to star in International Eisteddfod’s 2019 Concert Series
To celebrate tickets going on sale to the general public today <Wednesday 12th December 9am>, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod announces Royal Harpist and Vice President, Catrin Finch, as the next addition to its star-studded evening concert line-up for 2019. Internationally renowned harpist and composer to H.R.H The Prince of Wales, the Vice President of the… Read more »
Llangollen Eisteddfod gets festive with Christmas Carol Concert
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is to host a festive carol concert, to celebrate the launch of the 2019 concert series line-up. The concert on Sunday 16th December will be filled with young local talent with performances from Welsh singing sensation and finalist of the 2018 Vocal Solo competition, Elan Catrin Parry, who will be… Read more »
Jools Holland and Gipsy Kings to star in International Eisteddfod’s 2019 Concert Series
This week, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod announces its star-studded evening concert line-up for 2019. Returning festival favourite and Vice President of the Eisteddfod, Jools Holland, will entertain the Royal Pavilion audience with his legendary Rhythm and Blues Orchestra on Monday 1st July. The jazz, blues and swing showstopper will launch the 2019 concert series with… Read more »
Llangollen Eisteddfod celebrates young voices with new music
One of the UK’s oldest music festivals, which has been welcoming global choirs for over 70 years, has commissioned two new pieces of music to reflect the growing number of younger singers entering its choral competitions.
Perpetually in awe about this Eisteddfod
We are perpetually in awe about this Eisteddfod and what you guys achieve. Every year our eyes and ears are challenged by something new and this year’s Choir of the World finale was amazing.
Llangollen Eisteddfod calls for group applications during International Day of Peace
To celebrate International Day of Peace (Friday, September 21st 2018) the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is encouraging contestants from across the globe to play their small part in contributing towards world peace by participating in the forthcoming 2019 festival, from 2nd – 7th July. Each year, the International Day of Peace, whose history is deeply… Read more »
