Guides

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An Eisteddfod Where Every Generation BelongsAn eisteddfod can be a lively meeting place for singers, dancers, musicians, poets, families and audiences of every age. Its success is measured in more than…
How to source locally made awards and trophiesA well-chosen award gives an eisteddfod result its lasting shape. It recognises a performer’s effort on the day, while also becoming something they can keep,…
Welsh Folk Dance Workshops That Welcome Every BodyTeaching Welsh Folk Dances to Non-Dancers begins with a simple shift in emphasis: the workshop is a shared cultural experience, not a test of coordination.…
Building Friendly Rivalry Between Eisteddfod GroupsCompetition can bring energy, focus and excitement to a cultural event. It gives performers a reason to practise, encourages groups to develop their skills and…
Building Trust Through Better Festival FeedbackAn eisteddfod brings people together through performance, language, music, dance and shared cultural memory. It also brings together many different…
Creating a social media countdown calendar for your eventA well-planned social media countdown can turn an event from a date on the calendar into a shared community occasion. For a local eisteddfod, each post can…
How to organise a cerdd dant workshop for absolute beginnersCerdd dant is a distinctive Welsh tradition in which a singer performs a poem or song over a harp melody. For someone hearing it for the first time, the…
Writing Strong Grant Applications for Welsh EisteddfodauA well-prepared grant application can turn a promising local eisteddfod into a realistic, well-supported community event. Funding bodies want to see more than…
Managing sound and lighting for indoor performancesAn indoor eisteddfod brings together many forms of Welsh performance in a shared space: solo singing, choirs, recitation, folk dancing, instrumental music and…
How to Design an Eisteddfod Programme That Tells a StoryAn eisteddfod programme is more than a timetable of competitions, performances and presentations. It is the framework that guides the audience through the day,…