Visitor numbers have seen a rise

The event - which began this week in Meifod, mid Wales - has already attracted record numbers, largely thanks to the good weather.

But organisers have warned they will need at least an extra £100,000 funding for next year, otherwise some attractions could face the chop.

More than £150,000 visitors are expected to walk through the turnstiles this week at the Maes as sweltering temperatures lure the crowds.

But those running the event have said that even a bumper week will not be enough to save some attractions on the field.

Maes B - the populuar youth field - may have to be dropped from next year's eisteddfod at Newport to save money.

Some attractions may have to be abandoned

It costs around £2.5m to stage each National Eisteddfod.

Last year in St David's, west Wales, organisers made a loss of £180,000 - money which has to come from their reserve funds.