Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has been selected to receive part of a £1 million funding boost from the ScottishPower Foundation.

Backing charity initiatives as diverse as wildlife conservation and science-themed education to mental health awareness and theatrical productions, ScottishPower Foundation selected the international music festival’s Inclusion Project, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.

The project helps promote unity and diversity throughout North Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire. A diverse mix of groups from the local communities will come together and perform on the main stage at the festival in July.

Vicky Yannoula, music director of the Llangollen Eisteddfod, said: “Promoting opportunities for all and reducing inequality of opportunities is core to the ethos of the International Eisteddfod.

“Thanks to the ScottishPower Foundation’s continued support and funding the Inclusion Project has been able to continue its good work and enable people from all walks of life to perform on the Eisteddfod stage."

Founded in 1947 the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2017.

Each year attracts approximately 4,000 performers and as many as 50,000 visitors across the week.