Rick Astley and Kiki Dee will perform alongside Lulu at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod as part of the Lulu and Friends concert on Monday 4th July.

Three legendary artists performing at the opening concert of the eisteddfod will set a high the standard for the festival week. Lulu, Rick Astley and Kiki Dee will be part of one of the most exciting eisteddfod lineups to date, as they join a festival schedule, which already includes music superstar’s Russell Watson and McFly.

As well as series of fantastic evening concerts, the festival week will bring performances of music and folk dance from around the world in one place! More than 4,000 competitors, from over 50 countries will take part, including some rare visitors from South Korea, China, Moldova, Slovakia.

Rick Astley Said: ”Llangollen Eisteddfod is the one of the longest-running annual festivals in Britain and I cannot wait to perform there. I’ve been told Llangollen is a beautiful place and that everyone who attends the eisteddfod is really appreciative of music.”

Kiki Dee is best known for her 1976 duet with Elton John entitled “Don’t Go Breaking my Heart”, which went to Number 1 both in the UK Singles Chart and the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. In 1993 she performed another duet with Elton John for his Duets album, a cover version of Cole Porters “True Love” which reached #2 in the UK

Kiki Dee Said: “Performing at Llangollen Eisteddfod will be fabulous, especially as I will be in such good company. I can’t wait!”

The Lulu and Friends concert will be an evening of exciting music, dance and more. The performances on 4th July will no doubt be one of the highlights of this year’s Llangollen Eisteddfod.