Samantha Maxwell, local Wrexham author of “CP Isn’t Me” and “Disabling Ableism” will be reappearing at this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on Saturday 12th July 2025 to deliver a talk alongside her publisher Allan about her newly released third book, “SILENCED”. Samantha grew up in Wrexham with her family who always encouraged her to… Read more »
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Derek Walker
Derek Walker – Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Wales is the only country in the world with a Well-being of Future Generations Act and the role provides advice and support to government and public bodies to take a longer-term view on policy decisions. The commissioner’s job is to protect and promote the needs of future… Read more »
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Country representing: Canada Number of performers in the whole group: 32 Group website: https://torontovoices.ca Competitions Participating In: Open Choirs Biography: “Toronto Voices” is the name given to the full membership of the Toronto Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and the group that will be singing in the Open Choirs category at the 2025 Llangollen… Read more »
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Biography: Onika Venus is a singer and songwriter from South Manchester in Jamaica, now based in the Forest of Dean. Introduced to live music at an early in age in her home village of Resource, she quickly learnt that music reaches people in a way that nothing else does. Ever since her first performance, her… Read more »
More infoDaf Jones
Biography: Daf Jones is a bilingual solo acoustic singer/songwriter from Anglesey, North Wales. He has been performing as a solo artist for over ten years, playing hundreds of gigs all over Wales and beyond – and has vast experience of playing pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants, care homes, functions, weddings, schools and festivals. Daf has released… Read more »
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Biography: Autøne was founded by lead singer and songwriter Jasmine Roberts. At the age of 19 Jasmine wrote and fully funded the first EP, which would be recorded in 2016 at the motor museum studios in Liverpool. Producer Al Groves (Bring me the horizon) beautifully tied together 3 songs along with Jasmine to create the… Read more »
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Biography: Evrah Rose is a dynamic force in contemporary poetry and spoken word, known for her fearless approach to storytelling and her dedication to social justice. As a two-time published author, record label founder, and recipient of the F. Jones Award, Evrah has made a significant impact both locally and nationally. Her work fuses rhythmic… Read more »
More infoBonjour Bubbles
Biography: Ashley started out learning bubbles one summer for a simple job and fell in love with the joy of making people smile every day, which led creating her own bubble business, Bonjour Bubbles. As time went on, she has begun to learn more and more about making bigger and better bubbles and has even… Read more »
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Biography: Pedair, feminine form of ‘pedwar’ (‘four’ in Welsh) draws on the talents of four of Wales’ most prominent and award-winning folk artists: Gwenan Gibbard, Gwyneth Glyn, Meinir Gwilym and Siân James. Groundbreaking international artists in their own right, all four thrive on collaboration and the thrill of live performance. Together they bring to life… Read more »
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Biography: Mared brings a Welsh flavour to blending folk and pop. The singer/songwriter, originally from Llannefydd, now based in Cardiff, has the capability to arrange her music for an explosive and intimate 7-piece band. At the end of May, she released a live 5-track EP, funded by BBC Horizons Launchpad, that she recorded with her… Read more »
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