FOLLOWING a joint competition with Aled Hughes’ programme on BBC Radio Cymru, the 2027 Eisteddfod Executive Committee has decided that next year’s festival will be officially known as the Maldwyn Meirionnydd National Eisteddfod.
Over 250 entries were received as part of the competition, and compiling a shortlist proved to be quite a task. In the end, Maldwyn Meirionnydd was chosen, as it’s simple and describes a large part of the catchment area.
Heulwen Davies, Strategic Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee, said, “We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Maldwyn Meirionnydd National Eisteddfod next year!
“Choosing a name for the festival wasn’t easy, and we’re grateful to everyone for all their suggestions. There were some extremely creative names, but they didn’t work as a festival name, and others were lovely but too local, and didn’t reflect the wider catchment area.
“So, after lengthy discussion, we’ve agreed on Maldwyn Meirionnydd. We hope that it helps people to realise where next year’s Eisteddfod will be held! Thank you to everyone who entered, and huge congratulations to the winners.”
The name was announced on Aled Hughes’ programme on Tuesday, April 21. The winning name was suggested by two people, Arwel Jones and Nest Evans, and both will receive a week ticket to the Maldwyn Meirionnydd National Eisteddfod next year.
The Maldwyn Meirionnydd National Eisteddfod Proclamation Ceremony will be held in Llanidloes at 15:00 on Saturday, May 9, following the Gorsedd and community procession through the town, starting from Llanidloes High School at 14:00.
For more information, visit the National Eisteddfod website.
