Find out how this multicultural festival has strengthened its links with the National Eisteddfod
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Leader Live
9 hours ago
- Leader Live
Wrexham MS looks ahead to the National Eisteddfod
MS for Wrexham Excitement is building as a major national cultural event gets underway in Wrexham at the end of this week. Taking place from 2 – 9 August, the National Eisteddfod is returning to Wrexham for the first time since 2011. The Eisteddfod dates back to 1861 and is a celebration of Welsh language and culture through music, performance and other competitions. As well as celebrating history, the festival has modernised and developed extensively in recent years. Up to 170,000 visitors are expected to visit and it is considered to be the largest cultural event in Europe. Over the 8 days, the festival site, or 'Maes', is a centre for hundreds of cultural, recreational and commercial events from all round Wales. There is also evening entertainment from Saturday to Monday night in the Pavilion. As you will expect, all activities and events are delivered through the medium of Welsh but regardless of whether you speak Welsh or not, you are more than welcome on the Maes. There is also a translation centre on site. The Maes will be located in Isycoed, a village five miles away from the city centre. In recent months, I have been communicating with Transport for Wales and I am aware it has been engaging with Wrexham Council and festival organisers to ensure attendees have public transport options for getting to and from Y Maes. Existing train services will be strengthened and there will also be additional rail services throughout the week. A shuttle bus will be in operation between 8am and midnight which will call at Wrexham General station, Wrexham Bus station on King Street and the Maes. Safe routes are also being identified to encourage cycling and walking, and there will be 400 bike parking spaces on site. Ensuring people can rely on public transport to attend the Eisteddfod is crucial and I am grateful to Transport for Wales as these initiatives will not just help attendees travelling from Wrexham, but also those coming from further afield. It promises to be a special occasion and I am looking forward to spending a few days at the Maes. All the information about the Eisteddfod can be found on the website but, as always, if you're a constituent in Wrexham and there is an issue I could help you with, please contact me via email: or call 01978 355743.
ITV News
a day ago
- ITV News
Find out how this multicultural festival has strengthened its links with the National Eisteddfod
The music and dance festival in Wrexham promotes multiculturalism and has had a dance commissioned for it by the National Eisteddfod.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor band to perform at national music final
Y Ddelwedd, an A-level band from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, will compete in the BBC Wales Battle of the Bands at this year's National Eisteddfod in Wrexham and perform on the Llwyfan y Maes stage on Wednesday, August 6. Hari Emlyn Davies, band member, said: "We've only been together for less than a year, so it's been a shock to reach the final of Brwydr y Bandiau, and getting to play on the main Eisteddfod field. "We've had loads of support from the staff and students in Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. "The lecturers have been really supportive and have allowed us to flourish artistically and creatively. "We've played a few gigs in college, but this is going to be the highlight of the year so far." The group is made up of Hari Emlyn Davies, Enlli Jones, Owen Wyn Jones, Cian Clinc, Eban Davies and Isaac Parsons, who study at the college's Pwllheli and Dolgellau campuses. Being chosen as Battle of the Bands finalists is an impressive achievement for Y Ddelwedd, given they only played their first gig in February this year. The band will compete for a £1,000 prize and the opportunity to perform on the Maes B stage on Saturday, August 9. Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor said the band's success is an inspiration to others. Fflur Rees Jones, assistant principal, said: "Y Ddelwedd being confirmed as finalists in this year's BBC Wales Battle of the Bands at the National Eisteddfod is a moment of immense pride for us at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. READ MORE: Four Glynllifon students secure place in Farming Connect Junior Academy "Their dedication and passion for music are a testament to what can be achieved through hard work and teamwork. "They don't just represent our college—they inspire us all." This year's National Eisteddfod takes place in Wrexham from Saturday, August 2 to Saturday, August 9. Y Ddelwedd will perform in the Battle of the Bands at 4pm on Wednesday, August 6.
