Ponty's Big Weekend July 25

[natalie]

This is from Jonathan Ansell's Twitter

From Twitter

NEW GIG CONFIRMED on Sunday July 25. Ponty's Big Weekend. Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd. With @hayleywestenra.Faryl Smith and myself

Ponty's Big Weekend

Edit by Dave 28 Apr 2010: This event is now CONFIRMED by Bedlam Management

[natalie]

I phoned up but tickets not on''sale'' yet
Tickets are free
Phone [phone]

I just phoned not on sale yet and do not know when it be so keep trying I suggest few days after Easter

[Dave]

Thanks for the information Natalie, we must of course consider it to be unconfirmed at present, from Hayley's side of the fence, so I've modified your post and title slightly.

Cheers, Dave

[Belinda]

Hi,
Anyone planning on going to this if its officially confirmed

Belinda

[Richard]

Hello folks!

Watch this link for more information and free tickets: www.pontysbigweekend.co.uk/Sunday_25th_July_2010.php#

Richard

[natalie]

Iwill like to go but need to find near by hotel to the park as my sense of direction is just not there

[Richard]

Hello folks!

Free tickets for this event will be available on Friday 23rd April 2010.

www.pontysbigweekend.co.uk/Sunday_25th_July_2010.php

Sunday 25th July

FREE Sunday Concert...TICKETS AVAILABLE ON FRI 23 APRIL!

Internationally-acclaimed artists Jonathan Ansell, Faryl Smith and Hayley Westenra have been confirmed as the headline acts for this year’s FREE Ponty’s Big Weekend family Sunday event.

Hayley Westenra

Ponty’s Big Weekend 2010 extends a very warm welcome to classical artist Hayley Westenra, who will perform at this year’s Sunday concert. This will not be Hayley’s first time wowing audiences in RCT, she headlined the County’s Big Anthem celebrations in 2006 to commemorate 150 years of the Welsh National Anthem, and this year’s performance is likely to be just as, if not more impressive.

Having begun performing when she was just 6 years old, Hayley made her first recording in a professional studio at 12. She was still only 16 when she released her debut international CD, Pure. It rapidly became the fastest-selling debut album from a classical artist, and reached the Top 10 of the pop charts in 11 countries. Her albums have sold more than four million copies worldwide to date. "Pure" was certified by the official UK chart compilers as the best selling classical album of the 21st Century.

She has performed for royalty and Heads of State, as well as at numerous sporting events around the World, which have included football (the FA Cup Final, in The European Champions League) baseball (the NBA in the US), Tennis (The Mercedes Cup in Los Angeles) and what is her proudest duty, singing the New Zealand anthem for her beloved All Blacks rugby team.

Hayley is in great demand as a duet partner and has sung with, among others, Jose Carreras, Bryn Terfel and Andrea Bocelli and toured with Il Divo. She has also appeared as a special guest with the World's leading orchestras including the Moscow Philharmonic, The Boston Pops and the RPO.

Hayley has performed at and was nominated for Best Album at the Classical Brit Awards 2008. November 2008 saw Elaine Paige present Hayley with the Varity Club Showbiz Awards 2008 Classical Performer of the Year.

Faryl Smith

One minute Faryl Smith was an ordinary schoolgirl from Northamptonshire who sang in her local choir, the next her life changed dramatically when she sang her way into people's hearts and minds all over Britain during the final round of ITV's "Britain's Got Talent." It was on this show that Simon Cowell praised her in front of a national television audience, calling her "literally one in a million" and "the most talented youngster I've ever heard."

Other celebrities have also commented on Faryl’s ability, with Welsh wonder Katherine Jenkins describing her voice as “breaktaking” and “simply stunning.” But besides the emotional power of her voice, what has impressed judges and audiences alike is her amazing composure and maturity onstage – something the crowds of Pontypridd will bear witness to on Sunday 25th July.

Despite her youth, Faryl already has some impressive achievements under her belt – most notably is that she is about to sign the largest record deal ever awarded to a schoolgirl. When she was 10, she won three awards at the Eisteddfodd (a world-renowned festival of music, song and dance) in her hometown of Kettering, Northants. She later took first prize in the 10-15 age group at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfodd. In November 2007, she reached the final round of the Festival 4 Stars in Glasgow.

Jonathan Ansell

Jonathan Ansell, the charismatic young singer with the sensational tenor voice who shot to fame with pop opera group G4 on the X Factor, will this year be gracing the stage at Ponty’s Big Weekend 2010.

Jonathan who achieved amazing success with the classically-trained group G4 before their split in 2007 has achieved great success with his debut solo album that topped the classical charts and also hit the top ten of the pop charts.

Hailed as the "Justin Timberlake of opera" Jonathan achieved unprecedented success with G4, with their final concert at Royal Albert Hall being a sell-out. Now, with his two solo albums behind him, a performance in a touring version of the Mikado and last year’s performance in the USA with Marvin Hamlisch and his orchestra for 10 sellout concerts, Jonathan is looking to impress the crowds of Ponty with his charismatic personality and powerful voice that is likely to bring the house down.

James Williams

Born and bred in Pontypridd, James will once again be coming home to perform at Ponty’s Big Weekend 2010, having displayed his vocal talents in 2009.

Having appeared on our TV screens by reaching the final 24 on X Factor 2008, where he performed in front of his mentor Dannii Minogue and the millions of viewers watching on, James will look to thoroughly entertain the Pontypridd crowd.

The talented and versatile artist was born to perform so get ready to hear ‘Musical Theatre,’ ‘Big Ballads’ and ‘Anthems’ as James’ powerful voice delivers each number in his own distinctive style.

By the time James has finished he will have left the audience feeling uplifted and undoubtedly wanting to hear more.

Daz Edwards

Welsh singer/songwriter Daz Edwards (former lead singer with ‘Big Wide World’) is another established performer that returns to Ponty’s Big Weekend to entertain the crowds with his distinctive voice and mix of favourite tunes that are sure to be enjoyed by all.

Richard

[Richard]

Information about the free tickets is available HERE.

Richard

[Dave]

Hi everyone,

Bedlam Management has confirmed today that Hayley will be performing at this concert, Ponty's Big Weekend.

Cheers, Dave

[Richard]

Hello folks!

Tweeted by Andy Moore about two hours ago:

ajmooremusic: Just confirmed as guitarist 4 Pontypridd party in the park with @hayleywestenra @jonathanansell and @farylmusic. Looking forward to it guys

Richard

[Libby]

Ah, so this is the concert Michal was referring to. I would be very interested in hearing them sing together, even if they aren't my absolute favorite. So, I hope someone can get a video!

[Richard]

Hello Libby!

There's no guarantee that Hayley, Jonathan and Faryl will sing together as a trio, but it could be on the cards.

Richard

[Richard]

Hayley tweeted this about fifteen hours ago:

RT @ruthess Will you still be at Pontypridd this Sunday ? -Indeed I will x

Richard

[comet]

best wishes to any of the HWI members who can make it to this one.

Hope to see some pictures and reports...

[martindn]

Yes, it looks like a good one. Faryl and Jonathan too! Is anyone going? I hope so, I wish I could have been there.

Martin D