Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has been awarded almost £350,000 by the Welsh Government to help with the impact of Covid-19.
It is one of two of Wales's flagship cultural events to receive financial support from the government.
Both the local eisteddfod and the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol have announced that their 2020 summer events will not take place as planned, with the national eisteddfod postponed to take place in Ceredigion in 2021.
Funding of more than £800,000 will be shared by the two events to help with business continuity through 2020, including planning and preparation for the 2021 events.
Llangollen's share is £338,000 and the national will get £500,000.
Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language, Eluned Morgan, said:
“The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol are two signature events in Wales’ summer events calendar – which provide a fantastic platform to showcase our arts and culture.
"We are working closely with the organisers to support them through this difficult period and to assist them in building a sustainable future.
“The National Eisteddfod in its current format has been delivering the festival for well over a hundred years. In difficult times like these, it’s important to recognise and provide a strong cultural heritage for future generations, as well as nurture and provide a platform for Welsh language artists of the future and to support new works of arts and literature.”
Rhys Davies, Chairman, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod said: “We are very grateful for the support of Welsh Government so that we can continue to promote Welsh Culture on the International stage and spread the Peace Message around the world. There are going to be challenges for all festivals in future so collaboration is the key.”
Clwyd South AM Ken Skates said: "I welcome this funding for Llangollen's showpiece event and I'm proud that the Welsh Government continues to provide crucial support to promote Welsh culture and the Eisteddfod's message of hope and peace to a global audience."
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