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Leader Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
11 taken to hospital after Llangollen Eisteddfod incident
The 'Uniting Nations: One World concert' was cancelled last night (Wednesday, July 9) after organisers confirmed a "flu-like outbreak". Llangollen International Eisteddfod issued a subsequent update - stating that scheduled events will continue as normal today, with the grounds open from 9am. Public Health Wales (PHW) has since issued a statement on the matter - confirming that a "small group of children" fell ill and were taken to hospital. Today, Dr Giri Shankar, Director of Health Protection for Public Health Wales said: 'The visitors to the Llangollen International Eisteddfod who were assessed in hospital last night will be discharged this morning. "Tests carried out on these children have indicated the presence of common respiratory viruses, including flu. They are being treated appropriately and are recovering. The risk to the public remains low." Now, the Welsh Ambulance Service has confirmed that 11 people were taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital following the incident. They said: "We were called yesterday (Wednesday, July 9) at 4.49pm to reports that a number of people had been taken ill at Llangollen International Eisteddfod. 'We sent a number of resources to the event and worked closely with the event's own medical team to manage the incident, which we later declared as an 'extraordinary incident' due to the number of people presenting with symptoms." TOP STORIES TODAY They added: 'Liaising closely with Public Health Wales, we transported 11 people to Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 'The extraordinary incident was stood down just after 8pm.' Events are back up and running at the Eisteddfod today. In the pavilion, guests can expect to see the Instrumental ensemble competition get underway. With a wonderful variety of ensembles from all over the world it is sure to get you ready for a full day of competitions. READ MORE: Llangollen Eisteddfod 2025 guide: what's on, parking, transport and more The International Voice of Musical Theatre Final is also taking place. This competition is for singers aged 18 and over and the prestigious prize is intended to advance the career of an amateur musical theatre performer. Taking place between 4.30pm and 7pm, Rhys Mwyn will feature the phenomenal talents of Pedair, Mared, and Buddug – three standout names in contemporary Welsh music. Tonight from 7.30pm , BRIT Award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist KT Tunstall will be marking the 20th anniversary of her ground-breaking multi-million selling debut album 'Eye to the Telescope', with a special one-off performance with live orchestra, for the first time anywhere in the world.
South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
11 taken to hospital after Llangollen Eisteddfod incident
The 'Uniting Nations: One World concert' was cancelled last night (Wednesday, July 9) after organisers confirmed a "flu-like outbreak". Llangollen International Eisteddfod issued a subsequent update - stating that scheduled events will continue as normal today, with the grounds open from 9am. Public Health Wales (PHW) has since issued a statement on the matter - confirming that a "small group of children" fell ill and were taken to hospital. Today, Dr Giri Shankar, Director of Health Protection for Public Health Wales said: 'The visitors to the Llangollen International Eisteddfod who were assessed in hospital last night will be discharged this morning. "Tests carried out on these children have indicated the presence of common respiratory viruses, including flu. They are being treated appropriately and are recovering. The risk to the public remains low." Now, the Welsh Ambulance Service has confirmed that 11 people were taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital following the incident. They said: "We were called yesterday (Wednesday, July 9) at 4.49pm to reports that a number of people had been taken ill at Llangollen International Eisteddfod. 'We sent a number of resources to the event and worked closely with the event's own medical team to manage the incident, which we later declared as an 'extraordinary incident' due to the number of people presenting with symptoms." TOP STORIES TODAY They added: 'Liaising closely with Public Health Wales, we transported 11 people to Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 'The extraordinary incident was stood down just after 8pm.' Events are back up and running at the Eisteddfod today. In the pavilion, guests can expect to see the Instrumental ensemble competition get underway. With a wonderful variety of ensembles from all over the world it is sure to get you ready for a full day of competitions. READ MORE: Llangollen Eisteddfod 2025 guide: what's on, parking, transport and more The International Voice of Musical Theatre Final is also taking place. This competition is for singers aged 18 and over and the prestigious prize is intended to advance the career of an amateur musical theatre performer. Taking place between 4.30pm and 7pm, Rhys Mwyn will feature the phenomenal talents of Pedair, Mared, and Buddug – three standout names in contemporary Welsh music. Tonight from 7.30pm , BRIT Award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist KT Tunstall will be marking the 20th anniversary of her ground-breaking multi-million selling debut album 'Eye to the Telescope', with a special one-off performance with live orchestra, for the first time anywhere in the world.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- 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.
Powys County Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Powys County Times
Public Health Wales statement on Llangollen Eisteddfod incident
PUBLIC Health Wales has issued a statement after an "extraordinary medical incident" saw an event at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod cancelled. The 'Uniting Nations: One World concert' was cancelled last night (Wednesday, July 9) after organisers confirmed a "flu-like outbreak". Llangollen International Eisteddfod issued a subsequent update - stating that scheduled events will continue as normal today (Thursday, July 10), with the grounds open from 9am. Public Health Wales (PHW) has issued a statement on the matter - confirming that a "small group of children" fell ill and were taken to hospital. Chris Williams, Consultant in Health Protection for PHW, said: 'We are aware that a small group of children who were visiting the Eisteddfod at Llangollen were taken to hospital this evening. "Currently, the children are being medically assessed for mild respiratory symptoms, but they are not seriously unwell.' Llangollen Eisteddfod's updated statement last night said: "We can confirm that following the declaration of an extraordinary incident by the Welsh Ambulance Service, following Public Health Wales advice - the incident related to a flu-like outbreak and related to multiple people with similar symptoms. "The extraordinary incident was called by the Welsh Ambulance Service due to the number of people who presented ill at one time." It added: "The Llangollen International Eisteddfod takes the safety of its audience, competitors, performers and volunteers extremely seriously. Therefore, following advice - we were forced to cancel an event in this way for the first time in our history. "We are pleased to report our site has been cleared to reopen tomorrow at 9am, as we continue to welcome the world to Wales.
Leader Live
09-07-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Llangollen Eisteddfod show cancelled after medical incident
The 'Uniting Nations: One World concert' will no longer take place following an 'extraordinary medical incident', organisers of the festival have confirmed. A spokesperson said: "We want to thank our own medical teams who are managing the extraordinary medical incident "We are working with the Ambulance services and medical teams managing the incident giving them the support necessary. "The Llangollen International Eisteddfod intends lo run as normal from 9am tomorrow, but this will be based on the expert medical advice we receive. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused." The scheduled event follows on from the Parade of Nations which took place across the town centre earlier today.
