The National Eisteddfod is one of the largest cultural festivals in Europe attracting over 170,000 visitors annually. The Eisteddfod will be held in Llantood, Pembrokeshire in August 2026.
Amongst the highlights of the festival is the Flower and Fields Dance, performed during the Gorsedd Ceremonies at the Eisteddfod and the Proclamation Ceremony (where the intention to hold the Eisteddfod is formally announced) which will be held on 17 May 2025.
16 pupils in year 7 and 8 at local schools in the catchment area will be selected to perform the dance, with an audition held to select a squad of around 20 pupils.
The auditions are held in the Market Hall, Crymych from 17:00 - 19:00 on Monday 27 January, and rehearsals for those chosen to perform will be on a Monday evening from 17:00 - 19:00, from 10 February onwards in Market Hall, Crymych.
Taking part in the Flower and Fields Dance is an unforgettable experience. Performed to a packed pavilion during the Chairing and Crowning Ceremonies, the dance is broadcast live on television.
The dancers will attend weekly rehearsals to prepare for the Proclamation, and then from April 2026 onwards, to prepare for the Eisteddfod itself.
Please note the following conditions:
- The selected dancers must live in the catchment area.
- Rehearsals will be held in the months leading up to the Proclamation in spring 2025 and the Eisteddfod in 2026, and the pupils are expected to attend all rehearsals (see above for details)
- Parents | guardians will be responsible for bringing the dancers to rehearsals and ceremonies. They will also be responsible for the dancers on the day of each ceremony.
- The Eisteddfod will provide a costume.
Closing date: 23 January 2025