Penblwydd 109th Anniversary
Cwmdu Eisteddfod Cwmdu
CWMDU VILLAGE HALL – NEUADD Y PENTREF
Saturday 8th November – Sadwrn 08ed Tachwedd 2025
Programme of Events at Cwmdu Eisteddfod
1:30pm
Prompt
Afternoon Session
| Event | 1st | 2nd | |
| 1 | RECITATION under 8 years – English or Welsh | Medal & £8 | £4 |
| 2 | SOLO under 8 years – Own Selection | Medal & £8 | £4 |
| 3 | INSTRUMENTAL/PIANO under 8 years – Own Selection | Medal & £8 | £4 |
| 4 | RECITATION 8 – 11years – English or Welsh | Medal & £10 | £6 |
| 5 | SOLO 8 – 11 years – Own Selection | Medal & £10 | £6 |
| 6 | INSTRUMENTAL SOLO 8 – 11 years – Own Selection (one instrument each competitor) | Medal & £10 | £6 |
| 7 | PIANOFORTE SOLO 8 – 11 years – Own Selection | Medal & £10 | £6 |
| 8 | RECITATION 12 -14 years – English or Welsh | Medal & £30 | £20 |
| 9 | SOLO 12 -14 years – Own Selection | Medal & £30 | £20 |
| 10 | INSTRUMENTAL SOLO other than piano 12 – 14 yrs Own Selection (one instrument each competitor) | Cup & £30 | £20 |
| 11 | PIANOFORTE SOLO 12 -14 YRS Own selection | Medal & £30 | £20 |
| 12 | STORY Under 8 “A Day Out” | Medal & £20 | £10 |
| 13 | Poem Under 8 “The Storm” | Medal & £20 | £10 |
| 14 | HANDWRITING 11 years & under | Medal & £10 | £5 |
| 15 | STORY 8 – 11 years “Summer Adventure” | Medal & £20 | £10 |
| 16 | POEM 8 – 11 years “My Perfect Weekend” | Perpetual Plaque & £20 | £10 |
| 17 | INSTRUMENTAL GROUP 11 years & under – Own Selection | £30 | £15 |
| 18 | Unison Singing under 15 Own Selection | £30 | £20 |
| 19 | Vocal Duet (Harmony) 18 years & under- Own Selection | £40 | £30 |
| 20 | INSTRUMENTAL GROUP 12 – 18yrs, Own Selection | £50 | £25 |
| 21 | Compose and present an Oration – own subject choice 12 – 18 yrs (3 mins maximum) | Cup & £30 | £20 |
| 22 | PIANOFORTE SOLO 18 years & Under, Own Selection The Betty Greet Challenge Shield | Cup & £30 | £20 |
| 23 | SOLO 15 – 18 years Own Selection | Cup & £30 | £20 |
| 24 | STORY 12 – 18 yrs “If I was Prime Minister for the day” | Medal & £30 | £20 |
| 25 | POEM 12 – 18 yrs “Dark Skies” | Medal & £30 | £20 |
| 26 | INSTRUMENTAL SOLO other than piano 15 – 18 yrs Own Selection one instrument each competitor | Cup & £30 | £20 |
| 27 | YOUTH CHOIR – 18yrs & under (4:30pm) Own Selection | Cup & £60 | £30 |
| 28 | VISUAL ART – (any medium, to fit on A4 size paper/no photographs) “Butterflies/Moths” | 8 -11yrs £20 | £10 |
| 12 – 18 yrs £30 | £15 |
6:30pm
Approx
Evening Session
Witness the best of Welsh poetry as participants compete for the top prize. Date: March 2nd, Time: 1:00 PM
Submit Your Entry for the Cwmdu Eisteddfod
Join us in celebrating Welsh culture by submitting your entry for the Cwmdu Eisteddfod. Whether you’re a poet, musician, or artist, we welcome your participation. Showcase your talents and be part of our vibrant community event.
The Cultural Heartbeat of Cwmdu
The Cwmdu Eisteddfod is a cherished tradition that brings together the community to celebrate the rich tapestry of Welsh music and poetry. Nestled in the picturesque Bannau Brechiniog National Park, our Eisteddfod is more than just an event; it’s a testament to the enduring spirit and cultural heritage of Cwmdu. For generations, it has been a platform for artists and performers to express their creativity and connect with their roots, fostering a deep sense of pride and unity among locals and visitors alike.
