When the last competitors have left, the chairs have been stacked, and the final notes of cerdd dant have faded, an eisteddfod committee may feel that its work…
A well-planned fundraising concert can do much more than raise money. It can bring performers, families, volunteers, local businesses and audiences together…
A well-prepared sponsorship proposal can turn a local eisteddfod from a one-day event into a valuable partnership for a business and a memorable cultural…
A master of ceremonies gives an eisteddfod its shape, pace, and welcome. In a bilingual event, the MC also helps Welsh- and English-speaking audiences feel…
Welsh recitation carries a poem beyond the printed page. The performer’s pace, tone, pronunciation and choice of expression give each line a particular home. A…
A well-run eisteddfod depends on many people working quietly behind the scenes. Performers need clear directions, adjudicators need a calm working environment,…
An eisteddfod is often associated with disciplined competition, careful judging and the demanding preparation of performers. Yet the liveliest festivals have…
A community banner can turn local history, shared values, and creative energy into something people carry proudly through an eisteddfod, parade, festival, or…
Folk dancing turns exercise into a shared cultural experience. In Wales, traditional dances bring people together at eisteddfodau, community halls, schools,…
