How do you solve a problem like a marimba – just ask Merle
How do you solve a problem like marimba – that’s been one of the headaches for Merle Hunt at this week’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. A marimba is a giant, eight-foot long percussion instrument weighing over 350 pounds and finding one and a home for it...
Tragic MP Jo Cox inspires Eisteddfod’s traditional peace message
The words of murdered MP Jo Cox formed the centrepiece of a poignant Peace Message delivered by students of a Rhos-based theatre group before competition got underway at the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod. Members of Theatr yr Ifanc Rhos, a youth theatre...
Global search launched for world’s best young singers
An arts-loving care organisation has joined forces with opera superstar Bryn Terfel to launch a search for the world's best young singers. The announcement about the prestigious competition will be made on Thursday evening at a concert with the globally renowned Welsh...
Stunning Carmen concert worthy of the world’s greatest opera houses
A concert starring global opera star Kate Aldrich in the iconic role of Carmen was hailed as one of the best ever at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The American mezzo soprano stepped in at the last minute to replace Katherine Jenkins who fell victim to a...
Farmer’s daughter to sing alongside opera superstar Bryn Terfel
A Trimsaran farmer’s daughter is heading for the Llangollen International Music Festival and the biggest night of her life. Mezzo-soprano Eirlys Myfanwy Davies, 28, is set to appear at the 70th Classical Gala Concert alongside two singing superstars, Wales’s great...
Ex-TV war correspondent hails iconic peace festival
Former TV war correspondent Martin Bell has hailed an iconic festival that was created to promote world peace as an "inspiration". Martin Bell OBE, known as the man in the white suit, will be the Day President at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on...
Saying it with flowers is deeply rooted Eisteddfod tradition
IT started with just a few blooms in jam jars to hide the tent poles but over the past 70 years the tradition of beautifying Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod with flowers has become as well rooted as the iconic festival itself. Marjorie Pierce, a keen...
Boxing legend Ronnie reunited with world champion protégé at Cardiff care home
A boxing champion turned trainer who coached three world champions and inspired dozens of young boxers to reach for the top has been reunited with the local legend he steered to world title glory. Former Trinidad and Tobago featherweight champion Ronald Reginald...
Priceless Pavarotti recording discovered in festival archives
A long lost recording of the choir which launched the career of legendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti has been discovered in the archives of an iconic music festival. The priceless recording was on a CD hidden among the archives in the Eisteddfod offices and it...
North Wales tourism successes showcased to International Festival of Business audience in Liverpool
NORTH Wales is fast becoming the adventure tourism capital of Europe with a world class portfolio of adrenaline-fueled outdoor activity providers, who are working together to draw in visitors and boost the economy. That was the message from industry leaders at the Go...
