The art work will be erected on scaffolding around the site

Youngsters from Newport have been working with artists to create murals inspired by music and dance.

Designed to encourage interest in the event from young people in the city, two artists worked with them to create the murals.

The artwork will be erected on scaffolding on the festival field.

It was created using aerosol paint and was inspired by the areas that the youngsters hang out.

Artists Andy Fung and Bryce Davies worked alongside the young people in the YMCA in Pillgwenlly and Duffryn Community Link to produce the murals.

"Hip hop music certainly strikes a chord amongst the participants at Pillgwenlly and Duffryn," said Bryce Davies.

The young people can see that there can be really positive outlets for expression Jan Cleverley

"Though I only use aerosols and masking tape the response has been very enthusiastic - there has been a lot of interest shown and many people just want to have a go."

The murals proclaim the words YMCA, Duffryn and Cymru sprayed in bold lettters onto other works.

"That's what they wanted because that's where they hang out," said Mr Davies.

Jan Cleverley of Newport Youth Service was pleased with the work that was produced.

"The artists fitted in very well and have a really good rapport with the young people," she said.

"The young people can see that there can be really positive outlets for expression.

Robyn Tomos, the visual arts officer for the eisteddfod said the art work was impressive.