ABERGAVENNY EISTEDDFOD Saturday March 21st 2020
The Abergavenny Eisteddfod is open to any competitors, wherever they live, whether they want to compete in Welsh or English, as individuals, a school, other organisation.
Competitions
Competitions include music (singing and instrumental), folk and disco dancing and recitation as individuals or a group. A complete list can be seen on the entry form (see “How to Enter” below.)
Dates and times
- Closing date for entries: 7th March 2020
- Preliminary competitions (if there are more than 3 entries) are held prior to the eisteddfod.
- On-stage finals: from 9 a.m. onwards, Saturday 21st March 2020
Dates and venues for the 2020 prelims
Start time for all prelims is 4.30 pm
| Competitions | Date | Venue |
| Dance (Folk & Contemporary)Reading at first sight | Mon. March 9th | Deri View School |
| Recitation (both Welsh and English) | Tues. March 10th | Llantilio Pertholey School |
| Choir | Wed. March 11th | Cantref School Gymraeg Y Fenni |
| Instrumental (solo, duet, trio) including piano | Thurs. March 12st | Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni |
| Vocal Solo | Mon. March 16th | Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni |
| Instrumental Ensemble | Tues. March 17th | Llanfoist School |
Finals of the Stage competitions will be held at King Henry VIII School, Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny, NP7 6EP on Saturday, March 21st from 9 a.m.
Special choir prize!
The winning choir will receive a special shield, to be kept for a year, together with a small replica shield to keep.
Competition rules
- Competitors aged 5 – 11 must be entered and accompanied at all times by a responsible adult, whether through school, an organisation or parent/guardian.
- Competitors can choose their own pieces, as long as they are within 3 minutes in length.
- Material used, including songs and drama texts, must be suitable for an all-age audience.
- Acts using inappropriate material will be disqualified.
- For safety and space reasons, we have set a maximum number of competitors for the instrumental ensemble and disco dance competitions.
Musical competitions
- Competitors must bring 2 copies of the music, at least one of which is the original. One copy is for themselves and one is for the adjudicator, which needs to have the competitor’s name and competition number on the music. Copies are destroyed afterwards to comply with the Copyright Act.
- Competitors not submitting music will be disqualified.
- Conductors and accompanists may be any age – adults or children
- Competitors needing an accompanist are asked to advise organisers and supply accompaniment in advance (please see entry form below.)
- There must be at least 2 different instruments in the ensemble competition.
Recitation competitions
- Recitation competitors are asked to bring 2 copies of the piece for the adjudicator and organiser.
How to enter
Please fill in the entry form , which you can submit online.
If you would like a paper copy of the application form, please contact Rosemary Williams on 01873 811814 or davidwilliams177@btinternet.com or by post to: Rosemary Williams, 7 Cwrt Newydd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1AQ
Further information
If you have any enquiries, please contact Rosemary Williams on 01873 811814 or davidwilliams177@btinternet.com
Notes
- All finalists performing on stage receive medals, a written adjudication and a token monetary prize (1st- £5; 2nd -£3 and 3rd – £2)
- Visitors are welcome. Adult visitors can buy a one-off spectator ticket (£3.00) at the preliminary competitions, which also allows entry to the finals on Saturday 21st Children and young people up to age 18 come in free.
- Photographs will be taken and may be used for publicity purposes.
- The winning choir (competition no 18) will be invited to perform in the Adult Gala Concert in the Methodist Church, Castle Street, Abergavenny NP7 5EE on Saturday, June 13th 2020
Art, Photography and Literature
Abergavenny Town Council runs annual Art, Photography and Literature competitions for children and young people who attend local primary and secondary schools.
ABERGAVENNY EISTEDDFOD 2020
ABERGAVENNY TOWN COUNCIL ART, LITERATURE and PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS 2020
The theme for all competitions except years 1 & 2 is “Môr a mynydd” (Sea and Mountains)
Years 1 & 2 , the theme is “Lan y Môr”
All entries to be clearly marked on reverse with name of pupil, school year and school and taken to The Tithe Barn, Monk Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5ND
Entries WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED without these details.
The closing date for all entries is Tuesday, March 10th 2020
The presentation of prizes will be on Saturday, March 21st 2020 at King Henry VIII School during the stage competitions, as announced in the previous letter sent out before Christmas.
Cymraeg Iaith Cyntaf – Welsh First Language
1.Barddoniaeth – Poetry
| Years 1-2 | – Hyd at 6 llinell / Up to 6 lines |
| Years 3-4 | – Hyd at 8 llinell / Up to 8 lines |
| Years 5-6 | – Hyd at 6 llinell / Up to 12 lines |
4.Stori – Iaith Cyntaf – Story, Welsh First Language
| Years 1-2 | – Hyd at 150 o eiriau /Up to 150 words |
| Years 3-4 | – Hyd at 200 o eiriau /Up to 200 words |
| Years 5-6 | – Hyd at 250 o eiriau /Up to 250 words |
Cymraeg Ail Iaith – Welsh Second Language
- Barddoniaeth – Poetry
| Years 1-2 | – Hyd at 6 llinell / Up to 6 lines |
| Years 3-4 | – Hyd at 8 llinell / Up to 8 lines |
| Years 5-6 | – Hyd at 6 llinell / Up to 12 lines |
5.Stori Ail Iaith – Story, Welsh Second Language
| Years 1-2 | – Hyd at 150 o eiriau /Up to 150 words |
| Years 3-4 | – Hyd at 200 o eiriau /Up to 200 words |
| Years 5-6 | – Hyd at 250 o eiriau /Up to 250 words |
English Medium Competitions – Cystadleuthau Saesneg
- Poetry English Language only
| Years 1-2 | – Up to 6 lines |
| Years 3-4 | – Up to 8 lines |
| Years 5-6 | -Up to 12 lines |
- Story-English Language only
| Years 1-2 | – Up to 150 words |
| Years 3-4 | – Up to 200 words |
| Years 5-6 | – Up to 250 words |
- Handwriting, an Illustrated Welsh poem – Llaw Ysgrifen, Cerdd Gymraeg darluniadol (Copies of poems attached)
For Primary aged children only
Welsh language version only (The English translation is simply for information)
Years 1-2
| Lliwiau’r Enfys | |
| Coch a melyn a fioled a glas, porffor ac oren a gwyrdd; dyma lliwiau’r enfys, lliwiau’r enfys, lliwiau’r enfys hardd. |
Red and yellow and violet and blue
Indigo, orange and green Here are the rainbow’s colours Rainbow’s colours Beautiful rainbow colours
|
Years 3-4
| Bysedd yn Dawnsio | |
| Un bys, dau fys, tri bys yn dawnsio, Pedwar bys, pum bys, chwe bys yn dawnsio, Saith bys, wyth bys, naw bys yn dawnsio, deg bys yn dawnsio’n llon. |
One finger, two fingers, three fingers dancing, Four fingers, five fingers, six fingers dancing, Seven fingers, eight fingers nine fingers dancing, Ten fingers dancing happily.
|
Years 5-6
| Heno, Heno
Heno, heno, hen blant bach Gwely gwely, hen blant bach Cysgu cysgu, hen blant bach ‘Fory ‘fory, hen blant bach |
Theme “”Môr a mynydd” (Sea and Mountains)
2D – no bigger than 760mm x560mm
Years 1-2
Years 3-4
Years 5-6
- Models
3D no bigger than 750mmx750mx750m
Definition of 3D (an object which is visible from every direction and is able to support itself)
Weight restriction of any item is not to exceed 10kg.
Years 1-2
Years 3-4
Years 5-6
- Photography
Same theme – “Môr a mynydd” (Sea and Mountains) Size 7˝x 5˝ or 8˝ x 6˝. Either size should be unmounted, either black and white or colour
Years 1-2
Years 3-4
Years 5-6
PRELIMINARY COMPETITIONS
Preliminary competitions are held if there are more than three entries for any competition.
There is a small charge (£3.00) for adult entry to prelims, which goes towards the cost of running the Eisteddfod. The prelim entry ticket also allows entry to the finals on Saturday 30th March 2019.
Dates and venues for the 2019 prelims
Start time for all prelims is 4.30 pm
| Competitions | Date | Venue |
| Dance (Folk & Contemporary)
Reading at first sight |
Mon. March 18th | Deri View School |
| Recitation (both Welsh and English) | Tues. March 19th | Llantilio Pertholey School |
| Choir | Wed. March 20th | Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni |
| Instrumental, including piano | Thurs. March 21st | Cantref School |
| Instrumental Ensemble | Mon. March 25th | Llanfoist School |
| Vocal Solo | Tues. March 26th | Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni |
Please ensure that you bring 2 copies of music and recitation pieces for the preliminary rounds.
Stage Competitions for Children of Primary Age
Closing date Friday, March 7th 2020. Please note max time of 3 minutes for all competitions.
Please read details on web page Competing>Children aged 5-11 before completing the form.
