Guides

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Partnering with Schools to Inspire Future Eisteddfod ParticipantsFor more than two centuries, the eisteddfod has stood as one of Wales's most recognisable expressions of cultural identity, gathering communities around…
Maximising attendance at eisteddfodau: Australian date and venue guideWelsh cultural traditions have found a warm home across Australia, particularly in cities like Adelaide and Melbourne where Welsh settlers established thriving…
Building a Practical Budget Template for Your Community EisteddfodWales and Australia share a long cultural thread, woven by families who left the mining valleys of the south and the slate towns of the north for new lives in…
Building a reliable stewarding team for eisteddfod eventsEisteddfodau thrive on the energy and dedication of volunteers who keep every corner of the event running smoothly. From guiding visitors through crowded…
Securing Arts Council Wales Funding to Bring an Eisteddfod to LifeRunning an eisteddfod in Wales takes more than passion, poetry, and a decent village hall. It needs money, and Arts Council Wales (Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru)…
The Art of Timing: Keeping Your Eisteddfod Schedule on TrackRunning an eisteddfod is something like conducting a large choir: every section must know its entry, the tempo must hold, and a missed cue in one part ripples…
Running a Children's Workshop on Welsh Folk Tales and Songs in AustraliaThe eisteddfod tradition has travelled far from its Welsh heartlands. Welsh settlers who arrived on the goldfields of Victoria and the copper mines of South…
Listening after the applause: simple surveys for post-event feedbackThe day after a local eisteddfod has wound down and the chairs have been stacked away, committees often wonder what worked and what could be better next time.…
Reviving the Quiet Corners of Your Eisteddfod ProgrammeAcross community eisteddfodau, organising committees pour enormous energy into flagship events. The recital halls fill with competitors, the audience settles…
Press kit strategies for securing local broadcast coverage in AustraliaFor cultural organisations seeking visibility, few tools match the value of a well-crafted press kit when pursuing local television and radio attention. In…