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November 2018
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24 November 2018

2018 Eisteddfod a valuable investment in Welsh language

At its Council meeting in Aberystwyth today, the National Eisteddfod announced that this year’s festival in Cardiff attracted more visitors than ever before, with many attending for the first time. 		View
August 2018
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16 August 2018

Have your say on the 2018 Eisteddfod

10 September is the closing date to have your say as part of the 2018 National Eisteddfod evaluation process. 		View
15 August 2018

Further statement by Eifion Lloyd Jones

Further statement by Eifion Lloyd Jones: 		View
12 August 2018

A further statement by Eifion Lloyd Jones

Once again, I apologise for any concern or offence inadvertently caused by my remarks in the Wales and the World ceremony. 		View
11 August 2018

National Eisteddfod Golf Competition

The Eisteddfod’s annual golf competition was held at Radyr Golf Club on Thursday 9 August and attracted nearly 180 golfers of varying ability!  		View
10 August 2018

Gruffudd Eifion Owen wins the Cardiff National Eisteddfod Chair

Having won the stool at Monday evening’s Siwper Stomp on the Pavilion stage, and the Stomp Werin in Tŷ Gwerin last night, Gruffudd Eifion Owen added a Chair to his collection on Friday afternoon, winning in the final main ceremony of the Cardiff National Eisteddfod week. 		View
10 August 2018

Friday Eisteddfod Tickets

We have 2,500 tickets available to sell to the public daily.  Once these have been sold, we have reached the capacity 		View
9 August 2018

Personal Statement from Eifion Lloyd Jones

I find it difficult to understand how people misunderstood the context and spirit of my comments referring to Ysgol Emrys 		View
9 August 2018

Rhydian Gwyn Lewis wins the Cardiff National Eisteddfod Drama Medal

Rhydian Gwyn Lewis wins this year’s Drama Medal. 		View
9 August 2018

Mellt wins the Welsh Language Album of the Year

Mellt have won this year’s Welsh Language Album of the Year for their album, Mae’n Hawdd Pan ti’n Ifanc. 		View
9 August 2018

Tickets 10.08.18

Advanced tickets have sold out for Friday. 		View
8 August 2018

Manon Steffan Ros wins the 2018 Prose Medal

Manon Steffan Ros wins the Cardiff National Eisteddfod Prose Medal in a competition which attracted fourteen competitors. 		View
8 August 2018

Tim Heeley yn ennill Tlws y Cerddor

Tim Heeley is the winner of this year’s Musicians Medal, and he was honoured at a special ceremony on the HSBC Pavilion Stage today. 		View
8 August 2018

Results - 8 August

Solo from a Musical 19 and under (55) 		View
8 August 2018

Families to enjoy Carnifal y Môr

Tonight (8 August), the ‘Carnifal y Môr’ show will be shown an hour earlier at 21:30, to allow families to have a chance to see one of Eisteddfod week’s great successes. 		View
8 August 2018

Matt Spry wins the 2018 Welsh Learner of the Year

This year’s Welsh Learner of the Year is Matt Spry.   		View
7 August 2018

Mari Williams wins the 2018 Daniel Owen Memorial Prize

Mari Williams is the winner of this year’s Daniel Owen Memorial Medal, presented at a special ceremony on the Pavilion stage today. 		View
7 August 2018

Results - 7 August

Harp solo 16 and under 19 (77)1        Aisha Palmer, Caerffili  		View
7 August 2018

Statement from the Gorsedd of the Bards

Following the Crowning Ceremony yesterday afternoon, the Archdruid wishes to apologise and emphasise that what was said du 		View
6 August 2018

Results - 6 August

 Cerdd Dant Solo under 12 (25)1        Lowri Anes Jarman, Y Bala 		View
6 August 2018

The Crown Poems

Casgliad o gerddi heb fod mewn cynghanedd gyflawn, heb fod dros 250 o linellau: Olion 		View
6 August 2018

Catrin Dafydd wins the Eisteddfod Crown

One of Wales’ most exciting young poets and writers has won this year’s Eisteddfod Crown in Cardiff.   		View
6 August 2018

Gruff Rhys releases 'Bae Bae Bae' to celebrate Carnifal y Môr

Gruff Rhys has released a brand new track today called ‘Bae Bae Bae’ that features in a unique visual installation taking place at this year National Eisteddfod in Cardiff. 		View
6 August 2018

What's the story....?

Can you grab an audience, and take them on a rollercoaster journey, tackling every emotion on your way in a matter of minutes?  		View
5 August 2018

Power company sponsors Eisteddfod schools choir

A choir made up of 100 children from 12 schools across Cardiff will perform on the world famous Wales Millennium Centre stage during two of Eisteddfod week’s main ceremonies. 		View
5 August 2018

Eisteddfod Choir breaks new ground

This year’s Eisteddfod Choir concert will break new ground as they perform two very different pieces. 		View
5 August 2018

Results - Sunday 5 August

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4 August 2018

Helen Williams wins the Elvet and Mair Elvet Thomas Memorial Trophy

Helen Williams is the winner of the Elvet and Mair Elvet Thomas Memorial Trophy at the 2018 Cardiff National Eisteddfod. 		View
4 August 2018

‘Gro Chwipio’, ‘OSB’, ‘Llwch’ and ‘Artecs’ wins the 2018 National Eisteddfod Young Artist Scholarship

A 23 year old moving image artist from the Nantlle Valley has won the 2018 Cardiff National Eisteddfod Young Artist’s Scholarship. 		View
4 August 2018

‘Uncanny’ Porcelain and Walnut table awarded Gold Medal for Craft & Design

A ceramic artist who works in porcelain and wood has won the Gold Medal for Craft and Design at the Cardiff 2018 National Eisteddfod of Wales. 		View
4 August 2018

Photoshop Art wins Eisteddfod Gold Medal for Fine Art

A Rhondda artist who creates digital images has won the Gold Medal for Fine Art at the Cardiff 2018 National Eisteddfod of Wales. 		View
4 August 2018

Results - Saturday 4 August

 Brass Bands Section 4 (15) 		View
July 2018
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25 July 2018

Welsh Language Album of the Year shortlist published

With two weeks to go before the ceremony, the the shortlist for the Gwobr Albwm Cymraeg y Flwyddyn (Welsh Language Album of the Year) was published tonight, with the winner of this award set to be announced on Thursday 9 August. 		View
25 July 2018

Eisteddfod Fes-TEE-val competition set to be great success

Once again, the National Eisteddfod’s annual Golf Competition looks set to be a great success, with this year event marking the 33rd time the competition has been held. 		View
24 July 2018

Cardiff Eisteddfod Travel Details

With less than two weeks to go before the Eisteddfod begins in Cardiff Bay, organisers have published travel details for visitors coming to the Maes during the week. 		View
12 July 2018

Pendevig takes Welsh music out into the world

“It’s genuinely been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.”  The words of Angharad Jenkins as she describes the past few months working with the rest of Pendevig, an exciting new music project set to take traditional Welsh music out of its comfort zone and out into the world. 		View
11 July 2018

Cardiff Eisteddfod reaches its financial target

The Cardiff Eisteddfod Local Fund today reached its target of £320,000 with almost a month to go before the start of the festival  		View
9 July 2018

Hwn yw fy Mrawd - an iconic concert to launch the 2018 National Eisteddfod

Both nights a complete sell-out! 		View
June 2018
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21 June 2018

Y Gwahoddiad Mawr (Big Invitation)

How often is a whole nation invited to take part in a carnival? 		View
21 June 2018

Y Gwahoddiad Mawr (Big Invitation)

How often is a whole nation invited to take part in a carnival? 		View
18 June 2018

Cardiff National Eisteddfod Programmes revealed

With less than fifty days to go until the start of the Cardiff National Eisteddfod on Friday evening 3 August, and organisers have today revealed the programmes for a number of centres across the Maes. 		View
13 June 2018

Gorsedd full for Eisteddfod Chairing ceremony

The number of applications from Gorsedd members to be part of the Chairing ceremony at this year’s Eisteddfod means that the HSBC Pavilion stage is full, and registrations for the Friday afternoon session are now closed. 		View
6 June 2018

Crown and Chair presented to Eisteddfod Committee

Tonight (6 June), both the Cardiff National Eisteddfod’s Crown and Chair are presented to the festival’s Executive Committee, at a special ceremony. 		View
May 2018
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24 May 2018

MAS AR Y MAES AT THE CARDIFF NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD

On Thursday (24 May), the Mas ar y Maes project will be officially launched, as Stonewall Cymru and the National Eisteddfo 		View
23 May 2018

Huw Stephens named as 2018 Eisteddfod Honorary President

Today, the National Eisteddfod announced that the Cardiff National Eisteddfod Honorary President is presenter and DJ, Huw Stephens.  		View
18 May 2018

Eisteddfod announces Wales and the World President

Iori Roberts from Norway has been announced as the President of Wales and the World at this year’s National Eisteddfod in Cardiff. 		View
18 May 2018

Pendevig - An Electric Reaction to Tradition

“There’s a thriving music scene in Wales at the moment, and we want to bring that energy onto the Pavilion stage this year.”  		View
16 May 2018

2018 Maes B Line-ups announced

With less than three months to go before the Eisteddfod in Cardiff this year, organisers have announced the line-ups for Maes B, Wales’ most important rock and pop festival.   		View
13 May 2018

Final five announced for Eisteddfod's Welsh Learner of the Year

Five competitors were last night announced as the finalists of the Welsh Learner of the Year competition, following a full day of activities and interviews at Yr Hen Lyfrgell (The Old Library) in the centre of Cardiff.  		View
11 May 2018

Merched Yn Neud Miwsig

Today (11 May), Maes B and Clwb Ifor Bach announced a brand new collaboration aimed at women who are interested in music. 		View
7 May 2018

More Eisteddfod tickets released on sale

Tomorrow (8 May) sees the release of tickets for more events and activities at the Cardiff National Eisteddfod.   		View
3 May 2018

Gorsedd Honours for 2018 Eisteddfod Announced

Today (3 May), the names of those honoured by the Gorsedd of the Bards at the Cardiff National Eisteddfod, have been announced. 		View
2 May 2018

Song Castle

This is a press release by Luke Waterson, who has published a novel about the early history of the Eisteddfod. We have agreed to publish this release. 		View
2 May 2018

The National Eisteddfod's Visual Identity

The Eisteddfod is currently rebranding and is keen to organise a focus group to discuss the project. 		View
April 2018
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24 April 2018

100 days to go until the Cardiff National Eisteddfod!

There are only 100 days to go before the National Eisteddfod begins in Cardiff Bay this year, and Chief Executive, Elfed Roberts, spoke about the Maes and what to expect as he prepares for his final Eisteddfod before his retirement. 		View
23 April 2018

The Eisteddfod Quilt

The past few months have been a very busy time for Marian Evans from Cardiff, as she has been hard at work creating a unique quilt to celebrate the fact that the Eisteddfod is returning to Cardiff for the first time in a decade. 		View
21 April 2018

Hefin Jones to receive the Eisteddfod's Science and Technology Medal

This year’s National Eisteddfod Science and Technology Medal is awarded to Hefin Jones, Cardiff, for his lifelong contribution to science through the medium of Welsh.   		View
21 April 2018

Meinir Lloyd wins the 2018 Sir TH Parry-Williams Memorial Medal

Meinir Lloyd from Carmarthen, is the winner of this year’s Sir TH Parry-Williams Memorial Medal.   		View
20 April 2018

Eisteddfod announces bold steps to cut down on single-plastic at Cardiff festival

As well as organising an urban and experimental festival in Cardiff this year, the National Eisteddfod is taking bold steps to substantially cut down on plastic on the Maes, and will impose a ban on single-use plastic across the festival from the 2019 Conwy County Eisteddfod. 		View
18 April 2018

Diffiniad take top bill at Eisteddfod 'Legends' slot

With tickets already on sale for Cardiff National Eisteddfod concerts, the question on everyone’s lips is who will be starring in the iconic Friday night slot on the Open Air Stage? 		View
17 April 2018

2018 Eisteddfod stage competitions deadline approaches

There’s only two weeks to go before the closing date for the Cardiff National Eisteddfod stage competitions, and this is the final opportunity to encourage individuals, groups, bands and choirs to take part.  The closing date is 1 May. 		View
March 2018
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29 March 2018

Eisteddfod announces ambitious evening concert programme for Cardiff

With a brand new adaptation of a Welsh language classic, a world-wide premiere of an original biopic and the return of the Pavilion Gig, the Cardiff National Eisteddfod evening line-up offers visitors an ambitious and unique programme. 		View
23 March 2018

Could you be the 2018 Welsh Learner of the Year?

There’s only a week to go before the closing date for this year’s Welsh Learner of the Year competition.  		View
16 March 2018

Two weeks to go until the Eisteddfod's composition competitions

There’s only two weeks to go if you’re still thinking about competing in one of the National Eisteddfod’s composition competitions this year. 		View
February 2018
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28 February 2018

Opportunity to tender for print work

We are looking for a price for the following job: 		View
8 February 2018

Betsan Moses appointed new National Eisteddfod Chief Executive

Today (8 February), the National Eisteddfod of Wales announced Betsan Moses as its new Chief Executive Officer.   		View
January 2018
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29 January 2018

Calling all storytellers! National Eisteddfod launches brand new competition

It’s National Storytelling Week, and the National Eisteddfod is celebrating by urging pepole of all ages to take part in its brand new storytelling competition.   		View
16 January 2018

Nominations invited for two exceptional awards

There’s only two weeks to go to submit nominations for two of the National Eisteddfod’s honourary awards this year.  		View
11 January 2018

Cystadleuaeth Dysgwr y Flwyddyn 2018

We may be approaching mid January and many resolutions will have fallen at the wayside, but it’s not too late to make a brand new promise for the year ahead – to support and celebrate the success of those who have learnt Welsh. 		View
December 2017
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14 December 2017

Prif Weithredwr

Rydym am benodi arweinydd deinamig newydd i arwain y gwaith o ddatblygu’r Ŵyl yn llwyddiannus dros y 		View
November 2017
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28 November 2017

Societies at the 2018 Eisteddfod

The Societies ‘pavilions’ will be located in appropriate rooms in one of the Bay’s permanent buildings next year, and technical facilities will be available for everyone within these rooms. 		View
27 November 2017

Tendering Opportunity: 2018 Learners Booklet

Opportunity to quote for printing one of the 2018 Eisteddfod promotional booklets. 		View
12 November 2017

Rebranding the National Eisteddfod

The Eisteddfod is looking to rebrand the festival and the organisation over the next year. 		View
October 2017
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18 October 2017

Two fundraising campaigns launched for 2018 Eisteddfod

Robin Gwyndaf from Cardiff has launched two campaigns to support the Eisteddfod, held in Cardiff from 3-11 August next year. 		View
3 October 2017

National Eisteddfod launches Storytelling competition

The Welsh are famous for our ability to tell a good story.   		View
1 October 2017

Two months to go before first Eisteddfod closing date

Only a few weeks after the end of the Anglesey National Eisteddfod, it’s hard to believe that the first closing date for next year’s Cardiff National Eisteddfod is fast approaching. 		View
August 2017
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11 August 2017

Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales appoints craftsman to create the Chair for the National Eisteddfod Cardiff 2018

Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales has appointed a craftsman to create the Chair for the National Eisteddfod in Cardiff.  		View
June 2017
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30 June 2017

Contemporary jeweller chosen as 2018 Eisteddfod Crown designer

Cardiff University-sponsored Crown will be ‘respectful and unique’  		View
28 June 2017

National Museum looking for designers for the National Eisteddfod 2018 Chair

Following the official ceremony announcement that the National Eisteddfod will take place in Cardiff in 2018, Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales is already thinking towards the Chairing Ceremony in 2018.  		View
25 June 2017

Hundreds celebrate the Eisteddfod's visit to Cardiff

Hundreds of people came to Cardiff yesterday (24 June) to celebrate the National Eisteddfod’s visit to the city in little over a year.   		View
22 June 2017

Eisteddfod Proclamation Festival Fast Approaching

With only a few days to go before the Cardiff National Eisteddfod Proclamation Festival, preparations are well underway for a memorable day. 		View
19 June 2017

Cardiff National Eisteddfod Honorary Presidents Announced

The Eisteddfod is delighted to announce the names of those who have been invited to serve as Honorary Presidents at the Cardiff National Eisteddfod next year. 		View
8 June 2017

Cardiff Eisteddfod set to be very different

With two and a half weeks to go before the Cardiff National Eisteddfod Proclamation, Eisteddfod Chief Executive, Elfed Roberts looks forward to a very different festival in the capital next year. 		View
May 2017
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15 May 2017

Call for expressions of interest: 2018 Eisteddfod Crown

The 2018 Eisteddfod Crown is presented by Cardiff University.  The University is currently looking for a designer to work on the project. 		View
February 2017
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1 February 2017

Gorsedd Roles - Update

The closing date for applications for the Gorsedd Roles and Flower Dance for the Cardiff National Eisteddfod has now passed, and we will not be accepting any further applications. 		View
September 2016
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30 September 2016

Join the 2018 Eisteddfod team

Following a successful public meeting at Cardiff’s Old Library in mid September, the work of organising the 2018 Eisteddfod in Cardiff Bay begins in earnest on Wednesday 12 October, creating the committees and group to lead the local work for the next two years. 		View
13 September 2016

2018 Eisteddfod public meeting to be held in Cardiff

A public meeting will be held at the Old Library, Cardiff at 19.00 on Tuesday 20 September, to welcome the Eisteddfod to the capital city in two years time. 		View
April 2016
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21 April 2016

Cardiff to host a fence free festival

Following its recent Council meeting, the Eisteddfod moves forward with its aim of holding the 2018 festival in Cardiff Bay.  		View