International Eisteddfod line-up announced

The line-up has been announced for this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, which takes place from 7-12 July in North Wales.

Barbara Dickson, a multi-million album-selling singer, will perform at the festival this year. She will feature in a line-up along Natasha Marsh, who is a soprano singer, and Sir Willard White, a Jamaican-born bass-baritone.

This year will include a James Bond-theme, with renowned composer and conductor, Carl Davis, directing the music of James Bond with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Mary Carewe, and Simon Bowman in the ‘Licensed to Thrill’ concert. A Bond girl also will make an appearance with actress Honor Blackman hosting the evening concert on Sunday 12 July. The festival will be concluded with a spectacular firework display.

The International Eisteddfod includes performances from more than 4,000 competitors over six days this year with an extra day added.

Online booking for the International Eisteddfod opens on 19 January.

www.eisteddfod-ryngwladol.co.uk