Urdd Gobaith Cymru and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) have revealed the names of six brand-new awards being offered at one of Europe’s largest youth festivals, Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025, supported by Wales’ finest talent.
The awards will see opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel, actor Matthew Rhys, professional dancer Amy Dowden, violinist Rakhi Singh, actor and singer Callum Scott Howells and one of Wales’ most experienced events professionals, Sarah Hemsley-Cole, mentor six 19-25-year-olds who shine on the national stage at this year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd in Margam Park, Port Talbot.
The new awards are:
The Sir Bryn Terfel Award (singing)
The Amy Dowden Award (dance)
The Callum Scott Howells Award (musical theatre)
The Matthew Rhys Award (acting)
The Rakhi Singh Award (instrumental)
The Sarah Hemsley-Cole Award (backstage)
This development follows the success of the Urdd and RWCMD joining forces in 2024 to offer life-changing opportunities to six Eisteddfod yr Urdd competitors, from mentoring and professional development opportunities with experts in their chosen artistic field to a chance to perform on the international stage. The new awards will also include financial assistance towards future training.
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