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Brilliant News ! MTIEBI,The Georgian Choir founded by Edisher Garakanidze and now led by his son Gigi, is coming to the WMC on Sunday June 2nd. They will be running a workshop from 2.30 - 5.30, followed by a performance at 7.30 , both in The Weston Studio.
For those who enjoyed Helen Chadwick`s project FEAST, organized by the WNO and which preceded their production of `Belshazar`s Feast` in the vast foyer of the WMC, this would be a wonderful opportunity to `drink at the source` of these extraordinary , unique 3 part harmonies.
Georgia still enjoys and celebrates its hugely oral culture, with songs that reflect every aspect of life: birth , death, work, healing, feasting (the list is endless) and of course their deeply felt religious beliefs: theirs is an orthodox Christian society, having converted in the 4th Century.
Please don`t miss this rare opportunity to share in their heartfelt harmonies...
Workshop participants are also being offered concessions for the Concert.
Workshop £10 Concert £10 (both £18)

Tickets available from the WMC Box Office 08700 40 20 00

Welsh-born composer, Hilary Tann, has been commissioned to write new work for the festival, which runs from June 13 - 22.

Following the sensational success of Cor Cymru 2003, 2005 and 2007, S4C is proud to announce the fourth choral competition in 2009 with a first prize of £5,000.

On October 24th, 2008, Sarah Moule, Nicky Spence, John Lofthouse and Andrew Matthews-Owen will be performing a concert of words and music at the National Portrait Gallery, to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Vaughan Williams.

13 - 15 June

Presented by The Halfpenny Folk Club

Welcome to the fifteenth Gower Folk Festival and a fantastic weekend of music. The Heritage Centre has traditional craft workshops set around a working watermill, with out concert area ina covered courtyard: rich in atmosphere and sheltered from the elements. Our real ale bar will be run my the King`s Head.

Camping and Accomodation

Festival camping is at Three Cliffs Bay Caravan & Camping site (www.threecliffsbay.com) 1/4 mile from the venue by road, with stunning views of Three Cliffs Bay. There is a footpath down through the woods to the festival, (though this is unsuitable for wheelchairs of buggies).

Access for People with Disabilities

Most of The Gower Heritage Centre is accessible for wheelchairs, but as it is a heritage site, there are some pretty uneven surfaces. The end-of-day bus service to Swansea has wheelchair capacity: let us know if you need this when you order your tickets. The campsite has facilities for disabled people: please contact them direct if you have specific requirements.

Festival Bus Service

The festival provides a free end of day bus service back to the festival campsite and Swansea city centre. This is open to all ticket holders subject to availability.

June 4th, 5th & 6th

Two Rivers Folk Festival and the people of Chepstow once again welcome you to join us in our historic town for our wonderful folk festival of music, song and dance. We have a very special weekend of entertainment lined up for you with major artiste`s and some fantastic venues, including Chepstow Castle and the Micky Sharpz big top campsite marquee. Chepstow, is a popular tourist destination and is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty, nestled between the two mighty rivers, the `Severn; and the `Wye`. Chepstow is the perfect setting for our annual folk festival. We look forward to seeing you for a very enjoyable and memorable weekend.

Saturday 21st June

Calling all musicians, singers, actors & writers!

Closing date for entry 24 May 2008.

Competitions for Adults:
- Prizes of up to £250
- Internationally-renowned adjudicators including Suzanne Murphy and Alun John
- Finals in the 300-seater Borough Theatre
- Entries in English or Welsh
- Full list of competitions on our website

Competitions for Children and Young People
- Prizes of up to £25
- Four best performers join adult competitors in stage at the Borough Theatre and at twinning celebrations in July
- Entries in Enghlish or Welsh
- Full list of competitions on our website

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Saturday, May 31, 2008, Sunday, June 1
Followed by national tour

Tune Club is for all those wishing to learn and swap Welsh folk tunes on traditional (or not so traditional!) instruments.

Gregynog Hall near Newtown in Powys is one of the most magical places in Wales - a secluded Jacobean-style mansion set in acres of rural splendour.

This year`s fiddle festival is on track to be the best yet.