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- Concerts, events and festivals are a great way to surround yourself with something you love, and can feature live music, acting, comedy and the arts
Concerts
- A concert is where musicians play in front of an audience
- You can go to watch any type of music in concert
- One of the most famous concerts in the UK is the Proms at the Albert Hall in London
- The St David's Hall is the national concert hall of Wales. All kinds of music can be heard in concert at the hall, including:
- Classical
- Pop
- Rock
- Folk
- Jazz
- Musicals
- World
Events
- An event is usually a show or gathering that celebrates something such as food, drink, culture, language and music.
- Almost anything can be the focus of an event
- Events can last for either one day or several, although you tend to just visit it for one day
- Examples of annual events in Wales include:
- The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show
- National Eisteddfod of Wales
- Urdd National Eisteddfod
- Cardiff Mardi Gras
- The National Eisteddfod changes location each year and alternates between north and south Wales
Festivals
- Festivals are made up of a series of acts and performances, and because almost anything can be the subject of an event, there is sure to be a festival you will enjoy
- They usually last for several days, meaning you can sometimes camp overnight
- Because festivals feature a range of performers, it can be a great way to see both your favourite performers and ones you may not have heard of yet
- There are usually festivals catering for most interests
- Two of the most famous festivals in the UK are the Glastonbury music festival and the Edinburgh fringe festival, although there are many much closer to home, including:
- Cardiff Summer Festival
- Hay Festival of Literature
- Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
- Brecon Jazz Festival
