The Eisteddfod started sixty years ago in 1946 as a fundraiser for the Congregational church which was opposite Wadworths Brewery. It proved such a success that it became an annual event, held in halls in Devizes including the Town Hall and The Corn Exchange.

From 1966 it was held in Devizes School until 1996 when it moved to Dauntseys School in West Lavington. The school's Director of Music, Chris Thompson, took over as director from Michael Oliver, who retired after organising it for an amazing 25 years.

In 1988, the Jazz star Jamie Cullum won a piano solo in the U10 section - and our Patron, Simon May, won an U10 piano duet in 1953. Lists of previous winners can be found through the programme page.

There was no Eisteddfod in 2004 but the competition resumed in 2005 in Devizes and we look forward to the coming Eisteddfod on 22nd November 2008.