News May - 2009
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!”.......