The Maldwyn Meirionydd National Eisteddfod will be the official name for next year's Brifwyl.

A competition was held by organisers to find a name for the festival, for which the official catchment area will include South Meirionydd and north Powys.

Over 250 entries were whittled down to a shortlist before the winning name was chosen.

Heulwen Davies, strategic vice-chair of the executive committee, said: "We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Maldwyn Meirionnydd National Eisteddfod next year!"

"Choosing a name for the festival wasn’t easy, and we’re grateful to everyone for all their suggestions. There were some extremely creative names, but they didn’t work as a festival name, and others were lovely but too local, and didn’t reflect the wider catchment area."

"So, after lengthy discussion, we’ve agreed on Maldwyn Meirionnydd. We hope that it helps people to realise where next year’s Eisteddfod will be held! Thank you to everyone who entered, and huge congratulations to the winners."

Two people suggested the winning name - Arwel Jones and Nest Evans - who both receive a week-long ticket to next year's Brifwyl.

The proclomation ceremony will be held in Llanidloes on Saturday 9th May.

This year's Garreg Las National Eisteddfod is being held at Llantod in Pembrokeshire and will feature Super Furry Animals' first appearance at the Brifwyl in 30 years, along with Y Bandana's reunion and live stand-up comedy from Elis James in the Pavilion.