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0:00:29 > 0:00:33- Welcome back to the Llangollen - International Eisteddfod.
0:00:33 > 0:00:38- Last night, the pavilion rang - to the sound of musical theatre.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- Amongst the artists - were the popular quartet, Collabro.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- It's been two years - since you won Britain's Got Talent.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- What kind of journey - have you been on?
0:00:50 > 0:00:52- It's been amazing.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- We've had two albums. - One of them went to number one.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- We've been international - all over - the world. It's been a crazy ride.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- What's the ritual - before you get on stage?
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- We all put our hands into the middle - of a circle and we go "Collabro!"
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- Would you like to do that now? - Can I join you?
0:01:08 > 0:01:09- Yes!
0:01:09 > 0:01:10- Yes!- - ALL: Collabro!
0:01:11 > 0:01:16- # And I, I can't deny it
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- # I thought of quitting - but my heart just won't buy it
0:01:22 > 0:01:27- # If I didn't think - it was worth a try
0:01:28 > 0:01:34- # I'd roll myself up in a big ball - and die
0:01:34 > 0:01:47- # I'd roll myself up in a ball - and die #
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- Who are the voices of CBC?
0:02:00 > 0:02:02- We're on a new degree course - in Cardiff...
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- ..and we represent University - of Wales Trinity St David.
0:02:06 > 0:02:07- What are you going to perform?
0:02:07 > 0:02:09- What are you going to perform?- - A variety of songs.
0:02:09 > 0:02:14- We're going to sing Step in Time, - Pure Imagination and Sweeney Todd.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- What is your piece de resistance?
0:02:19 > 0:02:20- What a question!
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- What are you most - looking forward to?
0:02:24 > 0:02:27- Trying not to fall over on stage!
0:02:27 > 0:02:30- Getting a response - from the audience.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- I'm with Kerry Ellis, - star of the West End and Broadway.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- How do you feel - just before you go on stage?
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- I think I'm going to be - a little bit nervous.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- It would be worrying if I wasn't.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- I'm so excited. - The orchestra sounds phenomenal.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- The girls and boys - the singers - and the dancers - are just amazing.
0:03:03 > 0:03:04- What would be the highlight?
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- You've smashed it - in the West End and Broadway.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- Things like this are really special - because they're a one-off.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- It's a real experience - for you and the audience.
0:03:15 > 0:03:17- So tonight will be up there, - I think.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- # I'm gonna rouge my knees - and roll my stockings down
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- # And all that jazz
0:03:24 > 0:03:27- # Start the car, - I know a whoopee spot
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- # Where the gin is cold - but the piano's hot
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- # It's just a noisy hall - where there's a nightly brawl
0:03:35 > 0:03:37- # And all that
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- # Oh, I'm no-one's wife
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- # But oh, I love my life
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- # And all
0:03:51 > 0:03:53- # That
0:03:54 > 0:03:59- # Jazz
0:03:59 > 0:04:01- # And that's jazz #
0:04:07 > 0:04:09- We turn to the folk soloists next.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11- The singers were required to show...
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- ..their country's - tradition and culture.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- England, Russia - and the Philippines...
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- ..were the countries - represented on stage.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- From the Philippines, Mark Christian - Butista with a love song...
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- ..where the man proposes marriage - to the woman.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- From the Philippines to Russia...
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- ..and a traditional song - sung by Marlena Mosh...
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- ..about geese looking for love.
0:05:32 > 0:05:37- From England, here's - Lancastrian Janet Hoyle.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- She's singing about - the weaving industry.
0:05:40 > 0:05:45- # "My daughters have forsaken them - and gone to weave by steam"
0:05:47 > 0:05:53- # So come, all you cotton weavers, - you must rise up very soon
0:05:54 > 0:06:00- # For you must work in factories - from morning until noon
0:06:00 > 0:06:07- # You mustn't walk in your garden - for two or three hours a day
0:06:07 > 0:06:12- # But you must stand - at their command
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- # And keep your shuttles in play #
0:06:17 > 0:06:22- Today's prize went to Janet Hoyle - from Lancashire.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- Down to the train station next.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- Trystan has found Sabrina Chan who - won the Open Folk Solo Instrumental.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- Thanks, Sabrina. What a performance - that was at the train station.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- Welcome to Wales, Sabrina, - your first visit from Hong Kong.
0:07:02 > 0:07:03- Yes.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07- It's a very unusual instrument - that you have. What's it called?
0:07:07 > 0:07:08- It's called Sheng.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- Sheng, is it hard to play?
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- Is it hard?
0:07:12 > 0:07:13- Not really.
0:07:13 > 0:07:19- In Wales, we have our own national - anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- Shall I teach you a bit of that?
0:07:22 > 0:07:23- OK.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25- It goes like this...
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- HE SINGS HEN WLAD FY NHADAU
0:07:31 > 0:07:32- I'll try.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- HEN WLAD FY NHADAU
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- Perfect. Can you add a bit - of something else to it?
0:07:43 > 0:07:44- Yes.
0:07:50 > 0:07:51- Ah! Perfect.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- It's called Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- It's called Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.- - Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
0:07:58 > 0:07:59- Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
0:08:00 > 0:08:01- Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- Well done. Thanks, Sabrina.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06- Thanks very much - and I hope you enjoy Wales.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- Thank you.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- Next, the - Children's Folk Song Choirs.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14- The choirs - are expected to present...
0:08:14 > 0:08:17- ..traditional folk songs - in a classical format.
0:08:20 > 0:08:25- Cantabile from Nuneaton, England, - sang Bobby Shaftoe.
0:08:26 > 0:08:27- # He'll marry me
0:08:27 > 0:08:29- # Bonny Bobby Shaftoe
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- # Bobby Shaftoe's bright and fair, - combing down his yellow hair
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- # He's my ain for ever mair, - my Bonny Bobby Shaftoe
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- # Dooo
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- # Bobby Shaftoe's gone to sea, - silver buckles on his knee
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- # When he comes back he'll marry me
0:08:47 > 0:08:48- # Bonny Bobby Shaftoe
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- # Bobby Shaftoe's tall and slim, - always dressed so neat and trim
0:08:52 > 0:08:57- # The lasses they all keek at him, - Bonny Bobby Shaftoe #
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- The Methodist Ladies Choir of - Australia chose an indigenous song.
0:09:05 > 0:09:06- It invites us all to sing.
0:09:37 > 0:09:38- Hello and shwmae, Australia.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- Hello and shwmae, Australia.- - Shwmae!
0:09:40 > 0:09:45- How did you enjoy performing - on the Llangollen stage?
0:09:45 > 0:09:47- It was really fun.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- Is this your first visit?
0:09:49 > 0:09:51- Yes. It's so nice here.
0:09:51 > 0:09:52- What's so nice about this place?
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- What's so nice about this place?- - Green hills and...
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- Very different to where you live - in Melbourne?
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- It's similar, but not as green.
0:09:59 > 0:10:01- It's warmer here though, isn't it?
0:10:02 > 0:10:03- Erm, at the moment, yes.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- Exactly. How did you enjoy - the experience?
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- I didn't expect to be on such - a big stage to be honest.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- It was just amazing - performing to that audience.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- Here is Ysgol Gynradd Nantgaredig - performing Y Gelynnen.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- # A cheiliog du'r fwyn fwyalchen
0:10:23 > 0:10:30- # Ac eistedd mae f'anwylyd wen - tan gysgod pren y gelynnen
0:10:31 > 0:10:36- # Ffal di rwdl lam tam, twli ri dl - di, ta ram tam ta nam tanni
0:10:37 > 0:10:42- # Ac eistedd mae f'anwylyd wen
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- # Tan gysgod pren y gelynnen, Oi #
0:10:50 > 0:10:55- Christophorus Children's Choir sang - about a train journey in Germany.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- Today is a very busy day - for Cor Heol Y March.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35- You've come off the stage - for the second time.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- Did you enjoy going on - for the second time?
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- It's been an amazing experience.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- All the rehearsals have been - worth it to have this opportunity.
0:11:44 > 0:11:45- I think we did quite well.
0:11:46 > 0:11:52- You were a very second in the first - competition. How will this one go?
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- I'm quite confident that we'll win.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- # Dymi-li dymi-li dymi-li dymi-li
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- # Dymi-li dymi-li dymi-li dymi-li
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- # Dymi-li dymi-li dymi-li dymi-li
0:12:03 > 0:12:07- # Rew-di-rew di-ranno, - rew-di-rew di-ranno
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- # Dyma'r modd y mae yn byw - a gadoi Dduw arlwyo
0:12:12 > 0:12:17- # Rew-di-rew di-ranno, - rew-di-rew di-ranno
0:12:17 > 0:12:28- # Rew-di-rew di-ranno #
0:12:29 > 0:12:31- We'll have more highlights...
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- ..from the Children's Folk Song - Choirs after the break.
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0:12:51 > 0:12:53- Welcome back.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- Earlier today, - the pavilion was entertained...
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- ..by members - of the Inclusion Project.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- This community project allows local - performers to take to the stage.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- One of the themes conveyed today...
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- ..reflected an all-important - message of this festival.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- We may all be different, - but in unity there is strength.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- Steffan Hughes has been listening - to the Children's Folk Song Choirs.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- You're a former winner. - Nice to be back?
0:13:19 > 0:13:20- I love coming back here.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24- What about the competition? - It was well supported.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- Twelve is a very healthy - number of choirs.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30- We had all kinds of sights - and colours on the stage.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- We heard a vast variety - of world folk music.
0:13:33 > 0:13:34- A great competition.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- What are the judges looking for?
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- Two contrasting folk songs - fitted into a six minute programme.
0:13:41 > 0:13:46- That makes it easier to compare - with such a variety.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- They look for variety - between the two songs.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- They also want to see a confident - folk-based performance.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- They have to sound natural - up on stage.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- Which choirs were in - the top rank today?
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- Cantabile Girls' Choir - opened the competition.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- They were polished.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- # Da, da, da, da, - da, da, da, da
0:14:11 > 0:14:12- # Twas on a Monday morning
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- # When he beheld his darling
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- # She looked so neat and charming
0:14:17 > 0:14:18- # In every high degree #
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- Dashing Away with the Smoothing Iron - was their best piece.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25- They passed the tune - from one voice to another.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- They had some challenging - counterpoints. Very confident.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31- # Dashing away, dashing away
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- # Dashing away, dashing away
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- # Dashing away, dashing away
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- # Dashing away, dashing away
0:14:40 > 0:14:41- # Dashing away each day
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- # Dashing away, dashing away
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- # Dashing away, dashing away
0:14:48 > 0:14:50- # Dashing away - with the smoothing iron
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- # Every day #
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- It was good to see Cor Heol Y March - on stage for Wales next.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- They put their stamp - on the competition straight away.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- Their sound was pure - throughout the piece.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- # Hir y parhaed
0:15:17 > 0:15:25- # O bydded rhai bregus - ein hynys wen ni
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- # Yn herio, cynghreirio
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- # Nes llithro yn y lli
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- # Lli, lli #
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- The choir from Trinidad and Tobago - really stood out.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- They were visually fantastic.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- Their first part gave us the history - of the stuttering pastor...
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- ..which reminded me - of a traditional Welsh tune.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- # Dear brethren join and sing
0:15:57 > 0:15:58- # Hallelujah
0:15:58 > 0:15:59- # Hallelujah
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- # Join, brethren join
0:16:03 > 0:16:04- # Hallelujah
0:16:04 > 0:16:05- # Hallelujah
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- # Hallelujah
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- # Oh glory, hallelujah
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- # Oh glory, hallelujah
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- # Oh glory, hallelujah
0:16:18 > 0:16:19- # Halle-halle-hallelujah
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- # Halle-halle-hallelujah
0:16:21 > 0:16:23- # Halle-halle-hallelujah
0:16:24 > 0:16:25- # Halle-halle-hallelujah
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- # Halle-halle-hallelujah #
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- The North London Collegiate School - stand out for me.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- They are a young choir - but a big one.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- They were full of personality.
0:16:41 > 0:16:42- The audience enjoyed this one.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10- Closing the competition...
0:17:10 > 0:17:14- ..I thought the competition was over - but a choir from Indonesia came on.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- Their harmonies were interesting - but strange to our ears.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- It was a good way of closing - the competition.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- The first prize goes to Pangudi - Luhur Youth Choir from Indonesia.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- Pangudi Luhur Youth Choir - from Indonesia won.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07- Congratulations to them.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- In second place, - Cor Heol Y March from Wales.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- In third place, - Cantabile Girls Choir from England.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- Today's Day President - is Martin Bell.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- He used to be a - journalist and a politician.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- Terry Waite invited him here.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- How did you react to the invitation - when he asked you to be president?
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- It was like an order from - my regimental sergeant major.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34- You've known him for years.
0:18:34 > 0:18:35- You've known him for years.- - Yes, many years.
0:18:35 > 0:18:35- Yes, many years.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- I admire him. He's been through - so much more than I have.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- He does so much good for - so many causes. I had to come.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- We gather here at this - magnificent festival...
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- ..at a time of rancour and division - in our country.
0:18:48 > 0:18:52- Remainers against leavers. - Cities against countryside.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- The old against the young.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- A time of bitterness and - recrimination and incivility.
0:18:59 > 0:19:05- The contrast between the discord of - politics and the concord of music.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- It could not be greater - than at this time and this place.
0:19:08 > 0:19:12- You called this festival - a beacon of light.
0:19:12 > 0:19:17- How relevant is it today? - After all, it was formed in 1947.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- We have so many conflicts and - divisions right now home and abroad.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- We face so many threats.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- I believe it's more relevant - than ever.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- Against the darkness of the time...
0:19:30 > 0:19:34- ..may this great festival shine - like in a beacon of light.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36- Thank you.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44- One group that has caused - quite a stir this week...
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- ..is Mother Touch dance group - from Zimbabwe.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- The school was established - based on Christian principles.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53- Its aim is to help children...
0:19:54 > 0:19:57- ..to grow into confident - and responsible individuals.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- They want to ensure - a prosperous future for Zimbabwe.
0:20:00 > 0:20:05- They've travelled over 7,000 miles - to perform here for the first time.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- The school's founders - are over the moon.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- Wow! Llangollen is truly incredible.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19- It's such a beautiful place - and is full of life.
0:20:20 > 0:20:21- Everything is so green!
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- The people are very warm and loving.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- We have had fantastic experiences - that we will never forget...
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- ..in every part - of the Eisteddfod field.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- They loved being on the stage - yesterday afternoon.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- They competed in the - Children's Folk Dance competition.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- It was their first experience - of an international stage.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- We have more stage competitions - to come.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- But off the stage, the children - are enjoying opportunities...
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- ..to share - our traditions and culture.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- ALL: Zimbabwe!
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- Which children's choir...
0:21:19 > 0:21:23- ..will win the title - of Children's Choir of the World?
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- Cor Ieuenctid Mon was the winning - Junior Children's Choir.
0:21:27 > 0:21:32- # Y gwaethaf erioed! #
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- Cor Y Cwm from the Rhondda won the - Senior Children's Choir competition.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- # Un fraith, fraith
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- # Fraith
0:21:46 > 0:21:49- # Pais Dinogad, un fraith, fraith
0:21:49 > 0:21:51- # Fraith
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- # O groen y bela y mae'r gwaith #
0:21:56 > 0:21:58- And the winning - Children's Folk Song Choir...
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- ..was Pangudi Luhur Youth Choir - from Indonesia.
0:22:17 > 0:22:23- And the winner is Pangudi Luhur - Youth Choir from Indonesia.
0:22:24 > 0:22:25- Many congratulations.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29- Today is a very good day - for this choir.
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- Their conductor has been named...
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- ..the most inspired conductor - of the festival.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- What does it mean to win the title - of Children's Choir of the World?
0:22:45 > 0:22:50- We didn't expect to make it this - far and I feel very happy and proud.
0:22:52 > 0:22:57- Congratulations to Llangollen's - Children's Choir of the World 2016!
0:23:01 > 0:23:04- That's it. Thursday has come an end. - Another fantastic day.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- We'll be back tomorrow - to do it all again.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10- Join us for all of Friday's - highlights at 8.25pm.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15- After the news, we'll be live - with the world dance championship.
0:23:18 > 0:23:23- We leave you tonight with a taste of - the concert in the pavilion tonight.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- It's the Bryn Terfel Gala Concert - which will be on S4C on Sunday.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31- Here's a taster for you.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- Joining Bryn is Joseph Calleja - from Malta.
0:23:35 > 0:23:37- From the two of us, goodnight.
0:24:15 > 0:24:17- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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