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Emotional concert to celebrate legacy of Welsh musical giant William Mathias
The work of one of Wales’s greatest composers will be celebrated at a concert to mark the 90th anniversary of his birth. Professor William Mathias, who died aged 57 in 1992, won global acclaim during his lifetime and tribute will be paid to his musical legacy at the...
Jobs: Receptionist
Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias is keen to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable individual who has strong interpersonal skills to work as a part-time receptionist at the Centre's main office in Galeri, Caernarfon. We are currently looking for an individual to work 16...
Promises Auction Success!
On the 5th July 2024, a Promises Auction was held at the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon. This event raised funds towards two special causes: Cyfeillion CGWM (The Friends of CGWM) and Alaw Ward Ysbyty Gwynedd. The proceeds from this fundraising event will be shared...
Funding for us to continue to “Discover the Song”
We are very pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the Steve Morgan Foundation to continue with the work of Canfod y Gân (Discover the Song). "Founded in 2001 by businessman and philanthropist, Steve Morgan CBE, we provide funding, support, expertise...
Merry Christmas 2022
Merry Christmas from Canfod y Gân. The Harlech crew have been very busy writing an original new Christmas song. The song is a combination of the members' favorite things about Christmas, from Christmas lights to delicious gravy. To go with the song we filmed a music...
Renowned harpist Elinor signs off in style
The founder of an international harp festival will be signing off in style with a long goodbye. Renowned harpist Elinor Bennett will be centre stage at a special concert to launch the Wales International Harp Festival next spring. The launch concert will be taking...
Canfod y Gân Celebration, Neuadd Dwyfor Pwllheli (2 September)
The Canfod y Gan crew had a very special day on the 2nd of September 2022 at the official Canfod y Gan Celebration in Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli. After 3 years of running the project, it was about time we celebrated all the hard work the members, tutors and...
Eisteddfod Tregaron Performance (30 July)
We had a very special day at the National Eisteddfod in Tregaron on the 30th of July. We heard great performances from the Meirionydd and Arfon groups, with a set that was a perfect mix of original songs written by the groups, and performances of well-known...
Hijinx Unity Festival, Pontio Bangor (29 June)
Our Arfon group were invited to be part of the Hijix Unity Festival (an intergrated theatre group) in Pontio, Bangor on 29 June. The group performed a mix of popular songs including, Ysbyrs y Nos by Edward H, What About Now by Westlife and Love Yourself by Justin...
Dementia Tea Dance, Pwllheli (22 June)
The Dwyfor group was invited by the Dementia Service to be part of a Tea Dance which was held in Capel y Trindod, Pwllheli in June. There was plenty of dancing, singing, cakes and cups to keep the group going throughout the afternoon. Our member Merfyn performed a...
Merched y Wawr Performance, Rhydymain (May 2022)
Members of our Harlech group were delighted to be back performing live on stage for the first time since 2019 on Saturday. We had a wonderful Saturday morning taking part in the Merched y Wawr conference in Rhydymain on the 14th of May. We heard a great...
O Dresden i Dregaron
Great to see that two of our talented alumni students, Gwenno Morgan and Patrick Rimes will be taking part in this special event… Four World Premiers by Beethoven, ap Sion, Puw and Rimes Tregaron National Eisteddfod 2022 At the turn of the nineteenth century, George...