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The Eisteddfod is held in the Royal International Pavilion which seats over 4,000 people. The stage measures 30 x 10 metres. Tiered staging for choirs is available for up to 80 singers. Further details regarding the Eisteddfod Field Outside Stage dimensions will be available to accepted competitors as appropriate.
- International Evening Concerts: Groups/choirs may be invited, at the Music Director’s discretion, to perform in the evening concerts.
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In order to bring truly international colour to our festival, choirs/groups who wear national/stage costume are expected to remain in costume throughout their time at the Eisteddfod. During the competitive sessions, additional performances by competitor groups are timetabled at the outside stages on the Eisteddfod ground. These performances will also include the World Street Dance Competition (Competition 18). There is also the opportunity for impromptu and other performances, and social gathering; at the Friends’ Arena and Competitors’ Club, in the town of Llangollen, and at other venues nearby.
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Group rehearsals: These may be booked before or on arrival by contacting the Music Office. Accompanists for choirs: Choirs and groups are generally expected to provide their own accompanist, but if an official Eisteddfod accompanist is required please notify the Music Office as soon as possible. This must be done before Eisteddfod week. Solo rehearsals: These will be arranged by the Music Office, and details will be given with each letter of acceptance for competitors who are performing with Eisteddfod Official Accompanists incompetitions 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
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Procedure for competitions: All choir/group leaders will, on arrival, receive full guidance regarding backstage arrangements.
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Photographs: The official Eisteddfod photographers will take photographs of all groups appearing on stage. Copies may be purchased from their site on the Eisteddfod ground. The International Eisteddfod reserves the right to use these official photographs in future publicity.
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Recordings: Recordings of group competitions will be available for purchase at the Music Shop within 3 hours of the end of group competitions. There is also a mail order service for DVDs and further CD purchases.
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Friends of the Eisteddfod: The Friends promotes the aims and objectives of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod by providing financial and other support. Members are encouraged to form a closer relationship with the Festival, and a hospitality marquee is available to members during the week.
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