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2014 National Eisteddfod of Wales

If you want to enjoy live brass band contesting on the television this weekend then make sure you tune into Welsh television!

welsh eisteddfod
 

The only national brass band competition currently being televised live free to air will be broadcast on the Welsh broadcasting network S4C this weekend.

Concerts and competitions

The Welsh National Eisteddfod is taking place in Llanelli with the traditional festival of culture bringing thousands of people to the Maes (field) to enjoy the concerts, competitions and events.

Saturday contests

Brass bands kick off the entertainment programme competitions in the main pink Pavilion on Saturday morning with the Fourth, Third and Second Sections starting at 10.00am.

Sunday

On Sunday, the joint Championship & First Section will take place in the main pink Pavilion starting at midday.

As always there is extensive coverage provided by the Welsh language broadcaster S4C.

Further details:

http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english/


As always there is extensive coverage provided by the Welsh language broadcaster S4C4BR

Television coverage:

S4C Digidol can be viewed in Wales on
Freeview — 4
Virgin TV — 167
Freesat — 104
SKY-104
SKY (without subscribing) — 134
S4C Digidol can be viewed outside Wales on
Freesat — 120
SKY — 134

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