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Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen. Denbighshire ,
LL20 8SW
Tel: 01978 862001
Email: tickets@international-eisteddfod.co.uk
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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS INFORMATION FOR 2010
LLANGOLLEN 2010: 5th - 11th July
For one week, in one town, over fifty countries gather for one of Wales' most unique experiences. This July over 120,000 performers and festival goers from all over the world will visit Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in the picturesque Dee Valley, North Wales. This cool and cultural event, considered as 'Wales' gift to the World' was established in 1947 to promote peace and goodwill between nations through music and dance. Still thriving today Llangollen Eisteddfod has become one of the world's most colourful festivals. During each themed day the festival field is a hive of activity with main stage competitions, outside stage performances, workshops, and impromptu singing and dancing from every corner of the world, in national and regional costume.
The Parade of Nations; Tuesday 6th 4.30pm a truly unique parade around Llangollen town!
Competitions: Each day is filled with Eisteddfod Competitions with over 50 nations taking part; one of these are the Soul Sounds Academy Choir, Colombo from Sri Lanka: runners-up in the Youth Choir category in 2004 and, since then they have gone from strength to strength, having performed in both Australia and China. In January 2005 the choir helped to raise funds for the victims of the devastating Asian tsunami of 26 December 2004.
The evening Gala concerts over the years have attracted some of show-business' biggest names such as Pavarotti, Michael Ball, Elaine Page, Domingo and Dame Shirley Bassey. This year is no exception with concerts by Katherine Jenkins, Nigel Kennedy, Only Men Aloud, Karl Jenkins, Bond, Llŷr Williams and more! Join the rest of the world, join the party...
For more information, also visit www.llangollen2010.co.uk Telephone: 01978 862001.
First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones said: "Llangollen is well regarded throughout the world. For more than sixty years, musicians and dancers have flocked here from all four corners of the globe to compete and to create a superb atmosphere of peace and harmony".
"It all promises to be a musical feast and there's no excuse for you missing out on the festival vibe", says Festival Director Mervyn Cousins. "It's going to be the best Llangollen yet!"
DIRECTIONS :
The Eisteddfod Field and Royal International Pavilion are located just outside Llangollen. The official car parks are clearly signposted from all entrances to the town.
Sat-Nav
If you're finding us using Sat-Nav, the nearest postcode to the entrance for our Car Park is LL20 8TF.
From Shrewsbury...
Follow the A5 from Shrewsbury to Llangollen. Upon entering Llangollen, follow the signs to the Eisteddfod car parks.
From Wrexham / Chester...
Follow the A483 from Wrexham / Chester, then leave the bypass at Ruabon and take the A539 to Llangollen. Upon entering Llangollen, follow the signs to the Eisteddfod car parks.
By train: Ruabon station is 3 miles from Llangollen, with buses from the station every 15 minutes from 7.00am to 6.30pm and a reduced service later in the evening. Direct trains run from London Marylebone to Ruabon; from London Euston, change at Chester (22 miles from Llangollen) or Wrexham (11 miles from Llangollen).
