Last call for young talent to join Sir Bryn Terfel on stage

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Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod giving unique opportunity for young boy to join global greats in one-off performance of Tosca

Time is running out for a talented boy soprano or treble to apply for the chance to perform with Sir Bryn Terfel on stage at this year’s Llangollen Eisteddfod.

The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will see the successful boy soprano or treble join the cast of the classic opera, Tosca, in the role of Shepherd Boy, completing the star studded line-up which includes world renowned soprano Kristine Opolais and the powerful tenor, Kristian Benedikt.

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Reverend and The Makers & BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens join Llanfest line-up

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Limited number of seated and standing tickets still available as iconic acts join Llanfest 2017 bill

Controversial and iconic indie band Reverend and The Makers & Radio 1 regular Huw Stephens have been added to Llanfest line up, supporting Welsh legends Manic Street Preachers.

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Global greats take on Tosca in International Eisteddfod ‘first’

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World-class performance of Tosca to headline Tuesday evening concert at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

Global headliners Sir Bryn Terfel, Kristine Opolais and Kristian Benedikt are to share the stage for the very first time to deliver a unique rendition of Puccini’s Tosca at this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

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Last call for International Eisteddfod Voice of the Future entries

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Entries flood in ahead of Friday 3rd March 2017 deadline following prize fund boost from Pendine Park

A competition to find the world’s best young singers has been flooded with entries after a pioneering care organisation teamed up with opera superstar Sir Bryn Terfel to increase the prize money to £10,000.

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Musical theatre hopefuls offered chance to perform at iconic Australian Eisteddfod

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The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod partners with Australia’s Gold Coast Eisteddfod once again to offer the 2017 Voice of Musical Theatre competition winner a 10,000-mile trip down under (Entries to close on Friday 3rd March 2017).

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has partnered with one of the world’s biggest cultural festivals for the second year running, to offer musical theatre hopefuls the chance of winning a trip of a lifetime.

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International Eisteddfod seeks talented singers for 70th anniversary Celebration Chorus

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Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod to revive established tradition and create a choir of local talent to celebrate 70th anniversary.

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is calling for passionate singers to join a special ‘Celebration Chorus’ for the 2017 festival.

In anticipation of the 70th anniversary of the International Eisteddfod, a ‘Celebration Chorus’ of singers is being created, with an open session for people interested in participating, being held at St John’s Church, Llangollen, on Saturday 28th January.

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Sir Bryn Terfel and Gregory Porter to star in International Eisteddfod’s 70th anniversary concert series

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The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary milestone with a star-studded concert line up featuring performances from renowned bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, iconic American Jazz, Soul and Gospel singer, Gregory Porter, vocal harmony group, The Overtones and the Only Boys Aloud Academi, as well as a whole host of global dance and musical talent.

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Llangollen Eisteddfod Welcomes Albanian Peace Ambassador

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Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod presented with global sign of peace from Albanian Peace Ambassador

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, one of the foremost world festivals promoting goodwill between nations and celebrating unity and peace, has welcomed the Albanian Peace Ambassador ahead of the nation’s participation in the 2017 festival.

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Rotary Club of Denbigh donate £1,000 to Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

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Generous donation from Rotary Club of Denbigh to Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod to contribute to on going success of cultural festival

As fundraising for this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod – the event’s 70th anniversary – gathers pace, one of the event’s long-standing supporters has pledged a further £1,000 donation.

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Manic Street Preachers to play Llanfest’s Biggest Ever Gig

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Welsh legends to headline the final night of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on Sunday 9th July 2017

Fresh from the phenomenal success of the 20th anniversary tour of their fourth album ‘Everything Must Go’, Manic Street Preachers have announced an appearance at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in 2017, the event’s 70th anniversary year.

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