Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod: Each year between 2,000 and 5,000 performers converge on this beautiful small Welsh town and its International Pavilion; to sing and dance in a unique combination of competition, performance, and international peace and friendship. Its competitions climax with the prestigious 'Choir of the World', which determines the best overall choir of the event. Performers compete in Choral Competitions (mixed choirs, barbershop/close harmony choruses, male choirs, female choirs, chamber choirs, etc.), Solo Competitions (vocal solos by age) and Folk Competitions (folk group & solo, choreographed folk dance, folk dance duo, etc .).
2012: July 3-8