Find out what's worth seeing today according to Eryl Crump
Today, the Sir TH Parry-Williams Medal will be presented in the Pavilion at 12:30. This is the Eisteddfod’s opportunity to honour a passionate and inspiring individual who has voluntarily worked to nurture and promote the Welsh language and culture, especially among young people, for many years.
And then tonight, the evening competitions begin, featuring cerdd dant parties, folk singing, folk dancing, and the youth choir, which are sure to attract a strong audience to the Pavilion.
The 1945 Eisteddfod was held in Rhosllannerchrugog, and the competitions came to an unexpected halt with an announcement from the Eisteddfod secretary, JT Edwards, from the stage that Japan had surrendered and the war was over.
Certainly, this was the only time a recitation competition began during wartime and ended with peace in the world.
A few days earlier, atomic bombs had exploded in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and there will be a contemporary response to those horrific events in the Literary Tent at 11:45.
Mererid Hopwood will chair “August Cloud 1945” with Hywel Griffiths, Jim Parc Nest, Robat Powell, Jo Heyde, and Tecwyn Ifan participating.
M-SParc’s science show, “Waves,” takes the audience on a special—and at times incredible—journey to discover more about the hidden rhythm of the universe.
Come to the Sphere in the Science and Technology Village at 15:00 to learn more.
The Mas ar y Maes project began at the 2018 National Eisteddfod in Cardiff to collaborate with the LGBTQ+ community and continues to go from strength to strength.
At 14:45 in the Literary Tent, Y Gêiryn, Kristoffer Hughes will chair Talwrn y llenorion lliwgar, with two teams competing: Ceinciau Ceridwen and Pryderi mewn Prada—with Y Gêiryn deciding who will be victorious!
In The Studio at 19:30, Mas ar y Maes activities continue with Elgan Llŷr Thomas presenting “Rhapsodies of the Rainbow,” an evening celebrating the musical contributions of queer composers through the generations, featuring works by Novello, Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, Schubert, Britten, Saint-Saëns, and others.
The Folk Band Battle is a partnership between the Eisteddfod and Radio Cymru to discover new Welsh folk music talent.
Today, we’ll find out who wins, with Paul Magee, Elin and Carys, Danny Sioned, and Rhys Llwyd Jones performing in the final round in the Folk House from 14:40, with the winner announced at 17:30.
As you wander the Maes, keep an eye out for two theatrical crews and their colourful performances.
Theatr Hijinx presents “Robots” at 13:00 and 15:00.
In the future, everyone receives a robot from their local authority. What could go wrong?
A playful, participatory street theatre show that asks who controls whom in an age of artificial intelligence.
Then at 14:00 and 17:00, Kitsch ‘n’ Sync Collective presents “Babs and Stella,” two cosmic space cadets from the planet Kitschtopia, landing on a mission to find the evil Dr Dreadful—and they need your help!
At Maes B Café at 20:00, there will be the first reading of two comedy dramas in development: “GGGOC” and “Mrs T To Be’s Feather Party,” by Caryl Burke and Mari Elen, Elliw Dafydd and Naomi Seren, in a session called “Trouble in the Tavern.”
Pys Melyn, the band from Pen Llŷn who have released three albums and toured across Wales and beyond with artists like Gruff Rhys, Melys, and Melin Melyn, will close the Maes Stage programme tonight at 21:00.