5-10 July

01978 862000 www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

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What is the Eisteddfod? Every summer since 1947, Llangollen has staged one of the world’s most inspirational cultural festivals. Each year, around 4,000 performers converge on this beautiful small Welsh town and its International Pavilion; to sing and dance in a unique combination of competition, performance, and international peace and friendship.

Children of the World Wednesday 6 July - Day time

In the Pavilion - Children’s Day begins with a Roald Dahl themed ‘Phizz-whizzing Big Friendly Concert’ exclusively for schools. The first of the week’s competitions start at 1pm and will include Children’s Folk Dance and Junior Children’s Choir, as well as international vocalists.

The festival field is filled with colour and sound, with outside

stage performances, workshops

and impromptu singing and dancing from every corner of the world.

Illustration: Huw & Sumitri Davies

On the Field - The field will be abuzz with a number of interesting performers; stilt walkers, African drummers, Denbighshire County Council Roald Dahl Promenade, Bollywood dancing, giant bubbles, circus skills, international singers, dancers and instrumentalists. Into the evening… • 6.00pm: Latin Dance class • 6.15pm: Jazz Hour - Spirit of Shearing: East Coast Jazz

CARMEN starring Katherine Jenkins Tuesday 5 July Classical singing sensation Katherine Jenkins will lead an all-star cast in a concert adaptation of Georges Bizet’s opera, Carmen. It’s the tale of the downfall of Don José, played by heart throb tenor Noah Stewart, a naïve soldier seduced by the fiery gypsy. It will be the first opportunity fans of Jenkins will have to hear her sing all of Carmen’s operatic arias in one performance. The world-class orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, under the baton of Anthony Inglis, will bring a magical evening of music and drama.

Concert starts: 7.45pm Tickets: £45, £32

Voices of Musical Theatre If you’re a lover of musicals, this is the concert for you! We have brought together a star studded line-up of performers to whisk you away to the wonderful world of the West End, with a programme featuring some of the best musical moments of all time. This celebration of musical theatre will include Kerry Ellis (Wicked), Collabro (Britain’s Got Talent winners), CBC Voices, Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre and the Arts, and the orchestra of the Welsh National Opera.

Concert starts: 7.45pm Tickets: £30, £25, £20

Voices of the World

Rhythms of the World

In the Pavilion - The first full day of competitions is not to be missed! The Senior Children’s Choir and Children’s Folk Choir categories will be singing for the Children’s Choir of the World award. The stage will also host the heart warming inclusion project; bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to perform together ‘As One!’.

In the Pavilion - Our three main dance competitions take place in the Pavilion; the winners of the Open, Traditional and Choreographed categories will go through to the final of the Dance Champions 2016. We also have Folk and Youth Choirs and our Open Floor Dance competition.

Thursday 7 July - Day time

On the Field - The field will be packed with an array of entertainment including international performers, storytelling, henna and art workshops, and a special collaboration of Welsh Folk and Early Gospel. Into the evening… • 4.30pm: The Gathering - impromptu performances in the style of the Welsh Twmpath Dance • 6.15pm: Jazz Hour - Suzanne Mott Quintet: Great American

Friday 8 July - Day time

Competitions will finish at 4pm to enable all our competitors to take part in the Parade through the streets of Llangollen at 4.30pm. Please note the change of day to Friday, rather than Tuesday.

On the Field - There will be entertainment from jazz band Hot Six, and Welsh folk band Brenig, as well as a variety of performers from around the world, craft workshops, capoeira workshops and much more.

Into the evening… • 6.00pm: Salsa class • 6.15pm: Jazz Hour - Casey Greene's Latin Jazz

70th Classical Gala Concert

A feast of music and dance from the best of the Eisteddfod’s international competitors. The concert will open with a Caribbean Carnival Extravaganza, and will include the International Peace Message delivered by Theatr yr Ifanc, Rhosllannerchrugog. The international competitors will fill the Pavilion with the annual Procession of Nations. The highlight of the evening will be the Dance Champions 2016 competition that will be held on this evening for the very first time.

© Mathias Bother / Decca

To celebrate our 70th Festival in style, two of the world’s most sought after voices, Bryn Terfel CBE and Maltese opera colleague Joseph Calleja, will join forces to give us a classical gala concert to remember. They will be joined by the Eisteddfod’s 2014 Voice of the Future competition winner, mezzo soprano Eirlys Myfanwy Davies and the progressive Sinfonia Cymru Orchestra, conducted by Gareth Jones.

The Heart of Llangollen

Concert starts: 7.45pm Tickets: £45, £32

Concert starts: 7.45pm Tickets: £26, £19

Choirs of the World

Sunday 10 July

Saturday 9 July - Day time

In the Pavilion - This is the final day of our competitive programme and the climax of our choral competitions. Experience first-class Female, Male, Mixed and Open Category Choirs competing for their chance to progress to the prestigious Choir of the World final. Not forgetting the Cultural Showcase and Instrumental Ensemble competitions.

On the Field - We have a diverse range of performers from choirs to ska, folk dance to acapella, circus acts to harpists and everything in between! Children can join in with our giant bubble workshops and be amazed by street performers, magicians, clowns and stilt walkers. Into the evening… • 6.00pm: Jive dance class • 6.15pm: Jazz Hour - Billy Thompson Gypsy Style

Choir of the World The competitions draw to a close on Saturday night with the famous Choir of the World contest. The highly acclaimed Pavarotti Trophy is the pinnacle of choral success. The audience will be entertained by celebrated acapella group, The Swingles. The seven young singers that make up today’s London based group are driven by the same innovative spirit that has defined the five time Grammy® winners since they first made waves in the 1960s.

After a week of competitions and concerts, the Eisteddfod opens its gates at 1.00pm on Sunday to welcome revellers to our Llanfest party. Three covered outside stages host bands, solo artists and DJs from 1.15pm to 7pm for a feast of contemporary music; from well known classical hits to classic rock, from techno to original heavy metal, plus a few surprises thrown in between. A fun afternoon for all the family as a lead up to Jools Holland's concert in the evening. This year's line-up includes:

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Mama's Kitchen The Droogs The Swillers The Tilly Swats Luke Gallagher

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DJ Dave Boss The Jalapenos A tribute to Fleetwood Mac Mammoth Weed Wizard

Jools Holland

and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Supported by Mark Flanagan Following his exhilarating performance in 2013, Jools enjoyed this ‘utterly brilliant event’ so much that he’ll be returning this year with a foot stomping party to bring down the curtain on the 70th Eisteddfod. The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features, at its helm, former Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis with special guests Pauline Black & Arthur "Gaps” Hendrickson from The Selector. Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Beth Rowley are sure to deliver true rhythm and blues boogie-woogie with their show stopping vocals. Your concert ticket will give you free entry to Llanfest.

Concert starts: 7.45pm Tickets: £29, £22

Llanfest

Concert starts: 7.45pm Tickets: £38, £30

How to book

Online: www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk Phone: 01978 862001, open 9.30-4.30pm weekdays Cheques payable to: LIME Postal address: Llangollen Eisteddfod Box Office, Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Rd, Llangollen, LL20 8SW • Tickets also available in Llangollen Tourist Information Centre. • • • •

Come and experience • • • •

Vibrant outside stages full of music and dance Street theatre and open workshops A wide variety of food and craft stalls Evening Jazz Hour from 6.15pm

DAY TICKETS

(includes admission to the ground)

Reserved seating • Secure a prime seat in the Pavilion to enjoy all the competitions throughout the day for only £15 (blue area on the seating map).

Unreserved seating • Access to the rear seats in the Pavilion (pink & yellow area on the seating map). Please see ticket prices below.

Wednesday - Entry from 1.00pm • Please see half day prices below

Thursday - Saturday

Full Day

Half Day

£11 £9 £5 £24 £13

£5 £4 £1 N/A N/A

(from 8.30am) (from 2.30pm)

Adult Concession Child (under 16) Family (2 adults & 3 children) 1 parent family (1 adult & 3 children)

Seating plan • Blue area for reserved seating only • Pink and yellow area for unreserved seating

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Concert tickets Tuesday, 7.45pm Carmen

£45

£32

Wednesday, 7.45pm Voices of Musical Theatre

£30

£25

Thursday, 7.45pm 70th Classical Gala Concert

£45

£32

Friday, 7.45pm Heart of Llangollen

£26

£19

Saturday, 7.45pm Choir of the World

£29

£22

Sunday, 7.45pm Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

£38

£30

£20

Inspire ticket (valid Wed, Fri, Sat) Students in full time education can buy the lowest price concert ticket for only £5. Season Tickets Our season tickets give a complete, immersive experience of the Eisteddfod. There are a number of ticket types available, giving you a range of complimentary privileges and event access at prices to suit your budget. For more information call 01978 862001 or email [email protected]

Competition schedule

Information

Wednesday - Children of the World

Volunteers

Afternoon • Junior Children’s Choirs • Children’s Folk Dance Group • International Voice of Musical Theatre • Vocal Solo Under 16

Thursday - Voices of the World Morning • Senior Children’s Choirs • International Voice of the Future Afternoon • Open Folk Vocal Solo • Children’s Folk Song Choirs • Vocal Ensemble • Open Folk Instrumental Solo

Friday - Rhythms of the World Morning • Adult Folk Song Choirs • Traditional Folk Dance Group Afternoon • Open Floor Dance • Choreographed / Stylised Folk Dance • Youth Choirs

The Eisteddfod could not exist without the active support of its huge team of volunteers, whose involvement is wide ranging across the many and varied elements of the festival. If you would like to become involved, please contact the volunteer team on: [email protected]

Access We offer the warmest of welcomes to all visitors, and we strive to make access as easy as possible. Please let the Box Office know of your specific requirements when booking your tickets in order to make the best use of our facilities and to enjoy your visit.

Friends of LIME Join the Friends of the Eisteddfod to support the event, receive regular updates through the ‘Limelight’ newsletter, and benefit from the priority ticket booking period.

Free car parking There is ample parking near to the Festival site, and limited disabled car parking available on a first come first served basis. Manchester Liverpool

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Saturday Choirs of the World Morning • Instrumental Ensemble • Female Choirs • Mixed Choirs Afternoon • Open Category • Male Voice Choirs • Cultural Showcase

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Parade of Nations Each year the colour and excitement of the Eisteddfod spreads into the streets of Llangollen town. Join in the fun as international performers in their traditional costumes parade through the picturesque town of Llangollen and over the famous bridge - just as they have done for the past 70 years. Arrive early for the best views! Friday 4.30pm