Wales still has international outlook despite Brexit says Economy Secretary at Eisteddfod
DESPITE Britain’s exit from Europe, Wales is a still a welcoming and internationalist country. That was the message from the Welsh Government’s new Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Skates AM, when he visited the 70th Llangollen International...
Opera star Bryn Terfel joins the kids in Eisteddfod music workshop
Opera superstar Bryn Terfel harmonised with youngsters having fun with music at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Taking a break from rehearsals for the 70th Gala Classical Concert, Bryn paid a whistle-stop visit to the tent where the award-winning Pendine...
Wrexham a “great place to do business” boss of growing company will tell area’s prime movers
THE boss of a booming financial services company, which has more than doubled its workforce over the past two years, is urging others to set up shop in Wrexham. Paul Barlow, Site Lead at DTCC Wrexham, based on Wrexham Industrial Estate, says the town is a “great place...
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...