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There's good news for young performers in South West Wales with the announcement of new bursaries to help young talented singers and instrumentalists. The Trustees of the Loud Applause Rising Stars (LARS) have announced that the charity intends to offer a number of bursaries to individual members of the mentoring scheme. Loud Applause Rising Stars chairman Cerith Owens said: "Since LARS was set up as a charity just over a year ago we have been amazed at the goodwill and praise we have received from both the Friends of Loud Applause Rising Stars and the wider community, who have enjoyed the quality performances delivered consistently by our talented young performers. "This success has led to our ability to set aside surplus income generated this past year to enable us to offer financial assistance to singers and instrumentalists. "It is our intention to continue to offer bursaries annually for youngsters who require (and are deserving of) additional support and ar...

They are already two of the most popular and successful singers in Wales. Now Aled Edwards and Eleri Owen Edwards are launching a new CD of uplifting and inspirational duets. “It’s a first for us as we as we have been handling all aspects of the CD production,” said Eleri. “But the finished result makes us both feel very proud and we hope our fans – old and new – will enjoy it.” Home for Aled and Eleri is in Cilycwm, Llandovery, on a farm well-known for its pedigree herd of Limousin cattle. Balancing a busy farming life in the picturesque Tywi Valley and their musical careers is now second nature to the couple. “We love singing – and we love entertaining. We both have long-established solo careers and we hope this CD will also highlight our work as a duo,” said Eleri. The mezzo-soprano and baritone have combined to produce what they describe as “a CD of uplifting and inspirational duets”. They are both Blue Riband (David Ellis Memorial Prize) National Eisteddfod winners. Aled triu...

Keely Morgan  Cai Charles Nia Rees Samuel Morris Sophie Maliphant Llanelli concert promoter Cerith Owens is seeing his mission to foster South Wales talent go from strength to strength, The talented up-and-coming performers of the Loud Applause Rising Stars stable run by Mr Owens have been inundated with requests for concert and event appearances. "Things are especially busy for our young singers and musical stars," said Mr Owens. "For example, Rising Star singer Keely Morgan has performed twice with 'Phantom' and 'Les Mis' star Peter Karrie as part of his small halls tour around Wales. "Keely was very well received and extended her fame to Pem brokeshire." Mr Owens said he was very proud of the members of the Loud Applause Rising Stars  stable. "They really have responded very well to the opportunities to perform on the public stage. “With Rising Stars our work is simple: we help foster and mentor you...

Are you a soloist or group based in Carmarthenshire and competing or performing in this year’s National Eisteddfod? Would you like to perform on stage to thousands of visitors to the Maes in Llanelli? If so, Carmarthenshire County Council has a stage which will be showing off the talent that we have in the county and we would like to hear from you. If you would like more information please contact Rhiannon Evans, 01267 224 456