A musical theatre superstar, a classical singer also known for his star role in a TV advert, a world-famous music conductor and an opera sensation are among the artists set to perform at the 2012 Llangollen International Eisteddfod.

The 2012 line-up features music favourites Alfie Boe, Wynne Evans, Karl Jenkins and Lesley Garrett among its highlights. Instrumentalists Alison Balsom and Nicola Benedetti, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, soprano Fflur Wyn, opera star Mark Llywelyn Evans and Cr CF1 have also been confirmed to perform at the Eisteddfod.

The announcement came at a press conference at Llangollen Pavilion on Wednesday 16 November by new Music Director Eilir Owen Griffiths. Tickets for the concerts will be released on general sale from Monday 5 December at the Box Office and online.

Wynne Evans was also at the launch and gave the press a sneak preview of whats to come at the 2012 Grand Finale concert with a specially written song about Llangollen to the tune of the Go Compare adverts.

The tenor from Carmarthen says,The Llangollen International Eisteddfod has such a rich tradition and is well supported by locals and visitors from four corners of the world. Its an honour to be invited to perform on such an iconic stage for the first time in front of an international audience. I am ashamed to say I only visited the Eisteddfod for the first time last year and I was amazed by the broad spectrum of musical styles and cultures there. I can honestly say there is something for everyone. As soon as I felt the atmosphere in the pavilion it became my ambition to sing there and now I am delighted to be headlining the final night concert. The line-up for 2012 looks fantastic and Im sure the demand for tickets will be as high as ever.

Music Director Eilir adds,2012 is an exciting year for Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Weve managed to attract an exciting mix of accomplished artists and instrumentalists to complete an attractive Concert Series. This year also sees the launch of The LIME Festival Chorus and The LIME Orchestra as well as the brand new All Singing, All Dancing Showchoirs competition, which Im personally looking forward to.

Annual favourites including the fantastic International Competitors, Childrens Day, Folk Friday and the inaugural and internationally renowned Choir of the World finale all return. We certainly have got something for everyone. And personally, Im looking forward to the challenges that my first year in the role will bring.

The 2012 Llangollen International Eisteddfod kicks off on Tuesday 3 July with the annual Parade of Nations through Llangollen town centre. Later that evening, competitors from across the globe will perform at the One World, One Stage, One Llangollen Welcome concert (7.30pm).

Classical Brit award winner and trumpeter Alison Balsom, soprano Lesley Garrett and violinist Nicola Benedetti will perform with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Queens Diamond Jubilee Concert on Wednesday 4 July (8.00pm).

Lesley Garrett explains,Llangollen Eisteddfod is an amazing festival that brings many genres of music together. This is a cultural festival with great longevity and a fabulous history. Some of the worlds best singers have headlined here over the past 65 years. Im also looking forward to performing at Llangollen again and sharing the stage with the fantastic Alison Balsom and Nicola Benedetti. They are wonderful instrumentalists and performers.

Broadway and West End star Alfie Boe best known for his role as Jean Valijean in Les Misrables makes his first appearance at Llangollen on 5 July to launch the All Singing, All Dancing Showchoirs competition (7.30pm).

Alfie Boe says,Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has played host to a great number of international singers and performers in the past and Im thrilled to be able to follow in their footsteps. Its also exciting for me to launch the 2012 Show Choir competition and as Wales is traditionally known as Land of the Song Im sure the standard will be high.

The winner of the Cardiff Singer of the World 2011, Valentina Nafornita, is the special guest singer during Karl Jenkins The Peacemakers on Friday 6 July (8.00pm). Swansea-born Jenkins returns to the Eisteddfod having led concerts in 2010.He was also Day President at the 2009 Eisteddfod.

On Saturday 7 July, the weeks competitions come to a head in the spectacular Choir of the World finale (8.00pm).

Brothers Wynne and Mark Evans lead an exciting musical extravaganza on 8 July as they perform at the Grand Finale (7.30pm). The classical singers will be joined by opera singer Fflur Wyn, Cr CF1 and many more in closing the 2012 festival.