Monday 2 July 2012

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

WE are very privileged to be the official photographers for the internationally renowned Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. This feats of music, song and dance takes place in Llangollen, North Wales and brings together younger and older people from literally all over the world to celebrate peace and understanding through the mediums of music, song and dance.

This week long festival combines serious competition with entertainment and each evening is topped off by a 'celebrity' concert with world class performers which this year included, Lesley Garrett CBE, Alfie Boe, Karl Jenkins, Alison Balsom, Nicola Benedetti, John Owen-Jones and Wynne Evans - he of "Go Compare" fame (what a lovely man and such a fantastic voice).

As I say, the event lasts a whole week but this year was extra special with a special event on the very first day that took place at Westminster Hall within the Houses of Parliament in London. Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod joined forces with the Commonwealth Carnival to put on a special concert with performers and choirs from all over the Commonwealth to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

A selection of photographs depicting each of the day's activities will follow on this blog