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Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
WATCH: Llangollen Eisteddfod Parade of Nations 2025
On Wednesday, July 9, visitors were treated as groups from across the world participated in this year's annual colourful spectacle. The procession began at the Eisteddfod grounds before following a one-way route through the town starting with Castle Street bridge. Competitors including choirs, dance groups, ensembles and soloists from across the globe took part and flags of all nations were proudly on display while participants danced, sang and waved back at the crowds. Everyone was thrilled to see competitors from Canada, Morocco, India, South Africa, USA and Zimbabwe alongside dozens of groups from Wales and the rest of UK. The Parade of Nations remains one of the central parts of the festival which continues this week. The spectacle was proudly led by the Llangollen Silver Band and Llangollen Town Crier, Austin Cheminais. The parade was followed by a huge party on the Eisteddfod field, where visitors were given access to the Eisteddfod site for just one pound. Last year, over 8,000 people came out to welcome the international competitors meaning this year's expectations were even higher. A recent partnership with Cuffe and Taylor is continuing to enable festival organisers to bring some truly amazing artists to Llangollen, such as James, Olly Murs and The Script. Overseeing the event was Dave Danford, the Eisteddfod's Artistic Director. He said: "The International Eisteddfod itself remains the central part of everything we do here, and we're delighted to be welcoming so many international competitors and visitors. MOST READ Wrexham school hosts messy colour run to fund life-saving defibrillator "It's always great to see the Llangollen and the wider community come out to support our festival.' Unfortunately, an "extraordinary medical incident" saw the 'Uniting Nations: One World concert' cancelled last night (Wednesday, July 9) after organisers confirmed a "flu-like outbreak". However, in an update, Llangollen International Eisteddfod said scheduled events will continue as normal today (Thursday, July 10), with the grounds open from 9am. The celebrations continue this evening with award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist KT Tunstall.
Leader Live
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Llangollen to mark VE Day anniversary with two-day event
The town hall will be lit up in red, white, and blue as the grand finale of the celebrations, which have been organised by the town council. The festivities will begin on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5, at 9.30am with the raising of the flag in the Centenary Square, accompanied by the town crier's proclamation. A free event will be held in the town hall, featuring performances by local groups such as the Llangollen Silver Band, The Melodics Choir, dancers, and solo singers. Wartime archive video and photographs will be shown on a big screen throughout the day, while schoolchildren from Bryn Collen and Y Gwernant will create VE Day decorations for the hall. Local organisations such as the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Dementia Friends, Friends of Llangollen Health Centre, Llangollen Food Share, and the local branch of the Royal British Legion will have stands, with donations accepted. Complimentary teas, coffees, and cakes will be served throughout the day. The event will conclude with a performance by North Wales Opera, who are currently rehearsing in the town hall for their Opera Cavalleria Rusticana. The group's Eve Callahan will sing a VE-Day song. The celebrations will continue on Thursday, May 8, the actual anniversary of VE Day. At 6.30pm, church bells will ring out, and the Royal British Legion will lead a short commemoration in the Town Square. The mayor will then light up the town hall in red, white, and blue.
