PUBS & CLUBS
LLANGOLLEN International Musical Eisteddfod has announced its star-studded evening concert line-up for 2019.
Returning festival favourite and Vice President of the Eisteddfod Jools Holland will entertain the Royal Pavilion audience with his legendary Rhythm and Blues Orchestra on Monday, July 1 launching the 2019 concert series with an unforgettable toe-tapping extravaganza of live music, sponsored by Kronospan.
The evening concert line-up includes:
– Classical Gala with French-Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón and guests, sponsored by Pendine Park. Villazón, known for his performances with leading opera houses around the world, will be joined by Welsh soprano Rhian Lois for a spectacular evening of operatic greats.
– Saints and Singers: The Music of Wales. This performance will showcase the Land of Song at its very best, with supreme Welsh vocalists Shân Cothi and Rhodri Prys Jones, accompanied by the British Sinfonietta Orchestra.
– International Celebration with Jamie Smith’s MABON, sponsored by Denbighshire County Council and Westminster Stone. Competitors from all over the world will come together in a carnival of cultures to showcase the very best from across the globe, as they weave through the audience with giant flags in a vivacious display of international friendship. Special guests for the evening, Jamie Smith’s MABON, will get feet tapping with their interpretation of Celtic traditions, combining heritage with their contemporary sound.
– Gipsy Kings featuring Andre Reyes, sponsored by Linguassist. Hailing from the south of France, the group will bring their infectious Latin rhythms to Llangollen for the very first time. Their music is warm, exuberant and hugely popular, with trademark hits such as Bamboleo and Volare, perfect for those who love to dance.
– Choir of the World, sponsored by Aldi. In a live televised concert, the festival’s competitions reach their climax, with the finest choirs from across the globe battling for the Choir of the World 2019 title and the prestigious Pavarotti Trophy. Those taking part in the dance categories will participate in the Dance Champions of the World 2019 finals, competing for the Lucille Armstrong Dance Award. The festival draws to a close on Sunday, July 7, at Llanfest 2019, with headliners and support acts to be announced shortly.
Tickets go on sale to the general public today, December 12, online at www. llangollen.net or via the box office on 01978 862001. Skerries Inn, Bangor: Every Sun: Open mic, 8pm. Holland Hotel, Llanfachraeth: Tues: Poker. Sat: Live music. Sun: Quiz. 01407 238 181. Black Boy Inn, Caernarfon: 1st Sun: Geraint Lovgreen, 3rd Thurs: Folk. 01286 673 604. Y Pengwern, Llan Ffestiniog: Mon, 8.30pm: Pub Quiz. Edinburgh Castle, Holyhead: Friday: Karaoke. Weds & Sun: Carvery. 01407 762 015. Llanberis Social Club: Live entertainment, Sat 15 - Mike Hughes, 01286 872 027 Douglas Arms, Bethesda: Quiz 2nd Tues 7.30. 01248 600 219. Liverpool Arms, Menai Bridge: Weds: Quiz 9pm. Sun: Music Quiz 9.30pm. 01248 712 453. The Valley, Anglesey: Food 12-9, Sun Carvery 12-4. Garden bar, play area. Bingo, 3rd Weds, 7.15. 01407 740 203. Breeze Hill Hotel, Benllech: Thurs 9pm: Charity Quiz. 01248 852 308. Old Market Hall, Caernarfon: Fri: karaoke/band. Sat: DJ. 1st Sun: poker. Anglesey Arms, Caernarfon: Thurs: open Mic. Sat: Live Music. 01286 672 158. The Owain Glyndŵr, Llanddona: Tues, Fish & chips. Fri, Curry. £5pp, 5-8. 01248 810 710. Tap & Spile, Bangor: Tues, free prize quiz 9.30. Monthly open mic. T: 01248 370 835. French Conv., Thurs, 7-9pm. jannieu@ tiscali.co.uk The Bull Inn, Bethesda: Weds 9pm, Jam Session. 01248 600 438. Pant-yr-Ardd, Tregarth: Tues, 9pm, Bingo. 01248 600 057. Bangor City Football Club: Guitar Circle, 7.45pm, 2nd Tues. 01407 831 480. Patrick’s Bar, Bangor: Sun & Mon, karaoke. 01248 353 062. The Newborough Arms, Bontnewydd: Sun carvery. Buffet curry - Weds from 5pm. 01286 678666.