SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, has welcomed news that Wrexham University continues to promote the upcoming National Eisteddfod in the city.
In the run up to this major cultural event the university has announced that it will be hosting a special concert next month featuring stars from the Eisteddfod.
Mr Rowlands said: “I am really pleased to see the university getting more involved in this major event by holding a special afternoon concert featuring prize winning singers from the Eisteddfod.
“Only last month they announced that it was the headline sponsor for the Maes B – the Welsh medium music festival aimed at young people which takes place alongside the National Eisteddfod in August.
“It is all great news and a very exciting time for Wrexham and for North Wales as the National Eisteddfod will certainly be attracting visitors from far and wide. I am sure this will have a positive effect for the city and businesses.”
The university is hosting an afternoon of music from esteemed singers, who have won the most prestigious prizes at the National Eisteddfod.
The afternoon of music will feature Erin Rossington, Llinos Haf Jones, Rhys Meirion, and Brian Hughes as accompanist, on Sunday, March 23 at 3pm at the William Aston Hall.
Brian Hughes is an Honorary Fellow of the University – and one of the most important choral composers living in Wales today.
Speaking ahead of the concert, Elen Mai Nefydd, Head of Welsh Development at Wrexham University – and also the 2025 Eisteddfod’s Deputy Chair (Culture), said: “This event is an excellent opportunity to showcase the incredible musical talent that Wales has to offer.
“We were absolutely delighted when our Honorary Fellow, Brian Hughes approached us to ask whether as a university we’d be supportive of hosting an event of this kind in the lead-up to the National Eisteddfod.
“Not only is it a chance to enjoy some wonderful music on a Sunday afternoon but it’s also another way of demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Eisteddfod taking place in Wrexham this summer. It’s an extremely exciting time, particularly as the festival draws closer.
“It’s important to note that this event – and the music being performed – isn’t solely in the medium of Welsh.”
Professor Joe Yates, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham University, added: “As excitement builds in the city ahead of the National Eisteddfod, it is our enormous pleasure and privilege to be hosting an afternoon with the stars of the Eisteddfod.
“This concert and cultural festivals such as the National Eisteddfod are a powerful showcase of culture and community, and contribute to the future prospects of culture in Wales.
“As a university, we are thrilled to have collaborated with our Honorary Fellow, Brian Hughes and Theatr Clwyd to bring this special afternoon of music to Wrexham.”
A percentage of profits from the concert will go to the Wrexham National Eisteddfod fund.
