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1. Create an account on Y Porth

The first step is to create an account and a profile on our online syste, Y Porth. 

Create an account here

2. Become a member

Become a member of the Urdd

After creating an account and profile within ‘Y Porth’, you can become an Urdd member yourself (if over 16 years of age) or register your children as Urdd members.

Become a member of the Urdd

3. Choose your competition/s

The Syllabus includes all 350+ Eisteddfod competitions, whether they’re performing on stage, Homework, CogUrdd or Art, Design and Technology. Each competition will note its piece, including where you can order or receive them.

The Syllabus contains general rules of competitions and also rules for specific divisions. You will need to familiarise yourself with all the rules here.

See the Syllabus

4. Register online through Y Porth

Registration for all competitions can be done through your account on Y Porth. You can register individual competitions as a parent, but the school/branch will need to register duet and group competitions.

When registering you must ensure that the competition is correct, and that you have completed the membership process. Please ensure that self-selected pieces have been uploaded, including copyright for these pieces.

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5. Important Dates

Make a note of these dates so you don't miss any registry deadlines!

 

 

09/02/26

Stage and Maes competitions registry deadline

 

02/03/26

Composition& Creation Competitions registry deadline

 

20/04/26

Art, Design & Technology registry deadline

 

Saturday, 23 May - Friday, 29 May, 2026

The National Eisteddfod yr Urdd, Ynys Môn

6. Competing Rounds

 

Round 1: Eisteddfod Cylch (Local)

  • Dates for the Eisteddfod Cylch will be available through the School/Branch, social media or contact your Community Officer.

  • Rhagbrofion/Rhagbrawf are held for most individual competitions (if not otherwise indicated by the Community Officer)
  • What are Rhagbrofion/Rhagbrawf? This is a round of competition ahead of the Eisteddfod. Because of high number of competitors, 3 will be selected to perform again. This is NOT the result of the competition!
  • These 3 names will be announced and displayed in a specified area of the Rhagbrofion venue, and will be re-performed on the stage of the Eisteddfod Cylch.
  • Depending on your region, the 1st, and perhaps 2nd and 3rd, will go on to the Regional Eisteddfod.
  • Each individual contestant will be awarded a ‘Da iawn ti' certificate, which will include brief comments about the performance.
  • The top 3 will receive a Certificate and full adjudication.

 

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Round 2: Eisteddfod Rhanbarth (Regional)

  • Dates for the Eisteddfod Rhanbarth will be available through the School/Branch, social media, or contact your Community Officer.

  • The Eisteddfod is usually held in a local Village Hall, School or Theatre.

  • A few Regions hold Rhagbrofion, following the same process as the Eisteddfod Cylch.
  • The winner from each competition is invited to the National Eisteddfod. (if not otherwise stated)
  • The top 3 will receive a Certificate and full Adjudication.

 

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Round 3: The National Eisteddfod yr Urdd

 

  • The National Eisteddfod travels the whole of Wales, and this year Eisteddod yr Urdd Ynys Môn, will be held at Anglesey Showground between May 23-29.
  • If victorious at the Regional Eisteddfod, you are invited to compete at National level, on one of the Festival's main stages.
  • A specific schedule is created. This schedule is available a few weeks before the Eisteddfod, setting out the date, time and place of the competition.
  • Following the competition, the result will be announced on the Cyfrwy (Saddle) Stage (results platform), where the first 3 will receive their certificates and medals.
  • A full adjudication is available for all competitors from the Eisteddfod Office following the result.