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Llangollen Festival 2010 announces concert line-ups20TH JANUARY 2010
"2010 sees the return of Llangollen Festival as they announce their star line up including some of the biggest names in the music industry who are at the top of their game - including Karl Jenkins OBE, Only Men Aloud, Llŷr Williams, Bond and the one and only...Nigel Kennedy! So this Eisteddfod will celebrate the classical, the contemporary, the traditional, the sexy...and the unexpected!" Stifyn Parri, Local Entrepeneur/Concert Producer/PR.
Only Men Aloud launch new album at an event where Everyone's Aloud!6TH OCTOBER 2009
A year on from signing their multi-million pound record deal with Universal/Decca at Wales' iconic Millennium Stadium, Only Men Aloud, the Welsh choir who were crowned ‘The Nation's Favourite Choir' on BBC's Last Choir Standing, launch their second album ‘Band of Brothers' with an exclusive launch event where ‘Everyone's Aloud'. The choir will perform a collection of tracks from their new album followed by an album signing with a special guest appearance from Bonnie Tyler, who collaborates with the choir on a new arrangement of her 80's mega anthem ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart'.
One Man Aloud! – Only Men Aloud hold auditions to find a new star 5TH OCTOBER 2009
On Saturday the 10th October 2009 Only Men Aloud, the winners of BBC One's ‘Last Choir Standing', will stage their own auditions in search of one lucky boy to become the newest member of the prestigious Welsh choir. They are hoping to find an incredible talent and the lucky winner will have the chance to join them on their hugely anticipated Christmas 2009 tour as well as any TV and Radio appearances promoting their new album ‘Band of Brothers' which is released on October 12th.
Charity employ specialist pancreatic nurse ‘just in time’15TH JULY 2009
Wales’ pancreatic cancer charity, Amser Justin Time, today (Wednesday 15th July) made a ground-breaking announcement at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, having raised sufficient money in their first year of operation to fund a Specialist Pancreatic Nurse for one day a week. The charity, which is headed by Welsh opera, TV and radio star Shân Cothi, in memory of her husband, Tigertailz’ glam-rock star, Justin Smith, marked the announcement with a special performance from Only Men Aloud.
Only Men Aloud launch Bangor University's 125th Anniversary Celebrations16TH JUNE 2009
Bangor University (Tuesday 16th June) proudly launched their 125th Anniversary Celebrations which will culminate in a special celebratory weekend (15th to 17th October). Performing as part of the Autumn celebrations will be Only Men Aloud who made a guest appearance at the launch event at Bangor University’s contemporary Management Centre.
Llangollen Festival to benefit from the British ‘staycation’28TH MAY 2009
With many British holiday-makers opting to holiday at home this year due to the economic downturn, the town of Llangollen, North Wales is set to receive a record number of visitors as it plays host to one of the world’s most vibrant Festivals, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, which this year takes place from 6th to 12th July.
Llangollen Festival project achieves London 2012 Inspire Mark12TH MAY 2009
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has become one of the first organisations in Wales to achieve the prized London 2012 Olympic Inspire Mark - awarded for innovative, cutting-edge ideas and projects recognised as exciting by, and inspired by, London 2012....
Bonnie Tyler guests with Only Men Aloud at Cardiff International Arena3RD MAY 2009
Lucky ticket-holders to Only Men Aloud’s sell-out concert at Cardiff International Arena on Saturday 2nd May were treated to a special surprise performance from Bonnie Tyler.
Only Men Aloud wowed a packed audience with a dazzling performance on home-ground at Cardiff’s CIA. Not only were the audience treated to sensational choral singing and theatrical choreography but also the surprise appearance of a star guest. Welsh legend Bonnie Tyler took to the stage to join her fellow countrymen for a very special rendition of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’. Speaking after last night’s show Bonnie Tyler said, “Having heard how well the guys had performed in their opening concert in Swansea and that their UK wide tour was a sell out, I couldn’t wait to perform with them in Cardiff. The choir and the crowd were amazing!”.......
Unique Welsh Mass @ St. Fagans25TH APRIL 2009
On Saturday, April 25th, St. Teilo’s Church, St. Fagans played host to a very unique service; for the first time ever in history, a Welsh language Mass took place in this historic church. The Mass, which was a great success, launched a series of events scheduled to take place across Wales to celebrate the 400th anniversary of St. John Roberts of Trawsfynydd’s martyrdom......