Guides

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How to handle disputes in competitive recitation roundsCompetitive recitation is a central part of many local eisteddfodau. It gives children, young people and adults the opportunity to develop confidence, diction,…
Letting Welsh Landmarks Shape the Eisteddfod ExperienceA local eisteddfod is rooted in place. Its songs, dances, recitations and craft displays belong to a particular community, and the setting can make that…
A Beginner’s Guide To Welsh Folk Dancing StylesWelsh folk dancing is a lively part of the country’s cultural heritage, combining music, movement, social connection, and local identity. It can be performed…
Recruiting a Chairperson for a Successful EisteddfodA local eisteddfod depends on many people working together: performers, adjudicators, volunteers, venue staff, funders, families and community partners. At the…
How to livestream your eisteddfod for a wider audienceA livestream can take an eisteddfod beyond the hall, chapel, school, or village where it is held. It can welcome former residents living elsewhere, families…
Creating Safe, Welcoming Spaces for Children at Welsh EisteddfodauLocal eisteddfodau give children an opportunity to perform, compete, learn, and build friendships through the Welsh language and culture. A young singer,…
Judging a folk song competition with fairness and careA folk song competition is a performance, a cultural gathering, and a learning experience at the same time. The adjudicator’s task is therefore wider than…
Building Strong Cultural Partnerships for Local EisteddfodauA local eisteddfod is much more than a competition or a date on the community calendar. It is a meeting place where music, poetry, dance, storytelling and…
Crowdfunding Ideas For Stronger Arts FestivalsA local arts festival can bring together performers, families, volunteers, schools, and audiences who may rarely share the same space. It can also preserve…
Bring Local History To Life At Your EisteddfodA local eisteddfod can be much more than a programme of competitions and performances. It can become a living portrait of the community: a place where…