eisteddfodic

He was a prominent figure in eisteddfodic circles, where he had the bardic name "Elphin".

From this informal group of like-minded intellectuals, Williams developed a style of writing and literal ethic opposed to eisteddfodic tradition.

He was a keen supporter of eisteddfodau, where he won many prizes, and he played an important role in establishing provincial eisteddfodic societies.

A gifted public speaker, he was at his best reading aloud his own work and delivering stylish penetrating eisteddfodic adjudications in his memorably sonorous voice.

His subsequent Eisteddfodic successes were numerous, but not of much literary importance, his long winded verbose poems are an example of the output of the typical bardic poet of his age.

Gwili had knowledge of Cynghanedd the strict meter of Welsh poetry, but he never had much success in the art, all of his provincial eisteddfodic honours were for poems in free meter.

Much of the passion for music has been developed through the strong Eisteddfodic tradition, with children and adults taking part in these music festivals, from those in the smallest villages to the mighty National Eisteddfod of Wales.

From an early age Fisher was a member of Côr Newyddion Da (English translation - "Good News Choir"), which introduced her to the Eisteddfodic field and encouraged her to perform as a soloist.