Llandudno's Annual Art And Literature Festival Kicks Off 2017 In Style
Celebrating New Year with fun, frolic, night hopping and entertainment is a common sight all around the world. Llandudno, a seaside town in Conwy County Borough in Wales warmed up to the new year with an Arts and Literature festival.
According to North Wales Pioneer, the festival 'takepART' was held at Venue Cymru. The festival hosted a plethora of shows and activities suitable for all ages. This was the eighth iteration of the annual art festival. Number of performances from eminent professionals from the arts and music fraternity adorned the festival since its inception. Ranging from theatricals to musicals and drama to dance a lot is on offer at the Venue Cymru.
The festival has taken donations on behalf of the Conwy Arts Trust and that total earning is going to go back to the event. Children laureate Chris Riddell along with Aardman Animations and illustrator Nick Sharratt performed for the attendees.
A stage version of the zany TV science show "Brainiac Live!" was a major attraction. Personalities like 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional Brendan Cole with his 14 member band entertained the people. The hit musical 'Sunny Afternoon' told the story of how "The Kinks" an iconic pop group of 1960's became famous. The other highlights of the event were "Thriller Live" a celebration of the life of pop king Micheal Jackson and the musical version of the popular 1990 film "Ghost".
According to Daily Post, Welsh choir "Only Boys Aloud" entertained the attendees as a part of the many performances taking place throughout the weekend. The Final show of the festival from Citrus Arts sees some of the best artists of UK come together to perform aerial acrobatics that got the audience go all praises.
When asked about the festival, Andy Joyce, a Brainiac scientist said, "takepART is a fantastic event to be involved with - huge thanks to everyone for coming. The Brainiac's loved performing and also meeting some of you during the workshops and we hope to return with even more science and explosions soon."
Local councilor Emily Owen attending the event on Saturday said that she was very happy to see the energy of the people attending the show and will definitely be coming again the next year. For last many years, the Venue Cymru festival has been a great place of togetherness for the people. Interacting with strangers and knowing them makes every one a part of a big happy family.
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