The seven-day celebration of the creative and cultural heritage of Llanidloes takes place in May, and is designed to show case local talent with artists from all mediums displaying their work in Shops, Galleries and Café’s throughout Llanidloes.
The first year's festival welcomed World renowned dance troop Capoeira, the eight strong dance troop from Nottingham, who have appeared on BBC TV. It is hoped that they will be able to re-visit again and hold their popular work shop to demonstrate their gravity defying moves.
A mass open sketch of the Old Market Hall, a Wish and Prayer boat sail, a teddy bears picnic, and Rock and Folk music sessions, are just some of the events that happened last year and with continued support, will form just some of the activities taking place this year.
Events taking place during Viva Llanidloes last year included:
Painting competition at Minerva Arts Centre
The competition was run in conjunction with the primary school to
support the Save Llanidloes Hospital Campaign. The Arwystli Medical
Practice have kindly offered to give the prizes and have agreed to frame the
paintings of the winners. The theme of the competition was 'Our
Hospital' in celebration of the wonderful work that goes on there. The mayor
of Llanidloes Cllr Fred Davies will judge the competition.
Designer/Makers Selling Exhibition at Minerva Arts Centre Including Simon Moorhouse Fine Furniture, Suxy B, Still Erth, Sue Purcell, Bronzewood Art Wood Sculpture, Spike the Blacksmith, Rocking Sheep,
Andy Tyler-White and other local Welsh craftsmen.
Kingsfest' at the Royal Head
Acoustic entertainment from 5pm – 12pm including:
David Roberts, Die-life Project and Bad Bad Men.
Pavement Art & Busking Competition to raise money for Llanidloes hospital. Meet at Great Oak Cafe at 10am.
Teddy Bears Picnin with Town 'Bayor' Bob the Vicar & Wish Boats write
a wish and watch your boat sail down the river. Severn Porte 1pm
onwards.
Cinema at Minerva Arts Centre
Under Milk Wood an audio performance of the famous BBC Radio play (cleaned up and digitised) featuring Richard Burton.
Comedy Night Rugby Club. Nik Hill, Ben Pigeon, Jake Kendall, Andy Niner, Pat Gallagher and your MC Tony Jones
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The seven-day celebration of the creative and cultural heritage of Llanidloes takes place in May, and is designed to show case local talent with artists from all mediums displaying their work in Shops, Galleries and Café’s throughout Llanidloes.