Llangollen 2012

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has run every summer since 1947. Each year around 4,000 performers converge on Llangollen a small Welsh town to sing and dance in a unique combination of music, dance and international peace and friendship.

The 66th Eisteddfod will take place from Tuesday 3rd until Sunday 8th July 2012 at the Royal International Pavilion in Llangollen.

Line-up

Six days of music and folk dance from all over the world in one place! More than 4,000 competitors, from over 50 countries will take part.

2012 concert schedule in full:

Tuesday 3 July 2012:
Opening Ceremony: One World, One Stage, One Llangollen Welcome – Performances by some of the competitors of Llangollen
Tickets - £15, £10

Wednesday 4 July 2012:
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert
Alison Balsom, Lesley Garrett and Nicola Benedetti with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Tickets - £35, £28, £15

Thursday 5 July 2012 Wednesday 4 July 2012:
Alfie Boe at Llangollen featuring All Singing, All Dancing Show Choirs competition
Tickets - £30, £20, £15

Friday 6 July 2012:
Karl Jenkins’ The Peacemakers and Valentina Nafornita (Winner – Cardiff Singer of the World 2011) and Steffan Morris (Winner Texaco Young Musician of Wales)
Tickets - £25, £20, £15

Saturday 7 July 2012:
Choir of the World – The Pavarotti Trophy
Tickets - £25, £20, £15

Sunday 8 July 2012:
Grand Finale – Wynne Evans, John Owen Jones, Mark Llewelyn Evans, Fflur.

Tickets

Tickets are priced as follows:

Tuesday 3 July 2012
One World, One Stage, One Llangollen Welcome
Performances by some of the competitors of Llangollen 2012
Tickets - £15, £10

Wednesday 4 July 2012
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert
Alison Balsom, Lesley Garrett and Nicola Benedetti with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Tickets - £35, £28, £15

Thursday 5 July 2012
Alfie Boe at Llangollen
featuring All Singing, All Dancing Show Choirs competition
Tickets - £30, £20, £15

Friday 6 July 2012
Karl Jenkins' The Peacemakers and Valentina Nafornita
Tickets - £25, £20, £15

Folk Friday
2 sessions from The Hennessys, Ioscaid, Emily Smith. As part of 'Folk Friday' there will also be performances throughout the day, on the main outdoor stage area and a gig at Llangollen station.

These include: Rum & Shrub Shantymen, Laura Connolly, David Oliver, Stewart Hardy, Tangerine Puppet, Sion Russell Jones, Calan, Adran D; and an open mic stage.

Away from the performance area there will also be several folk competitions during the day. These include a competition for choirs of up to 30 voices and a showcase for up to 50 performers which can include traditional music, singing and dance from of local or regional areas. There are also singing and musical competitions for smaller folk groups and individuals.

Saturday 7 July 2012
Choir of the World – The Pavarotti Trophy
Tickets - £25, £20, £15

Sunday 8 July 2012
Grand Finale – Wynne Evans, Mark Evans, Fflur Wyn, Côr CF1 and many more
Tickets - £25, £20, £15

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.

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