The Australian National Eisteddfod is the premier eisteddfod held in Canberra, the Nation’s Capital, each year. The Australian National Eisteddfod has a rich history of participation in the performing arts as offers opportunities in a number of art genres.
The Australian National Eisteddfod is excited to partner with the Ainslie Arts Centre, the heart of Canberra’s art scene. This year five divisions will be held:
– Bands and Orchestras: 21 May – 28 May 2020
– Choirs: 21-22 August 2020
– Piano: 27 – 30 August 2020
– Speech and Drama: 5 September 2020
– Singing: 11-13 September 2020
The Australian National Eisteddfod is the premier eisteddfod held in Canberra, the Nation’s Capital, each year. The Australian National Eisteddfod has a rich history of participation in the performing arts as offers opportunities in a number of art genres.
The Australian National Eisteddfod is excited to partner with the Ainslie Arts Centre, the heart of Canberra’s art scene. This year five divisions will be held:
- Bands and Orchestras: 21 May to 28 May 2020
- Thursday – Jazz Bands, evening, Lyneham High School Performing Arts Centre
- Friday – Open Concert and Brass Bands, evening, Llewellyn Hall, ANU
- Saturday – 16 Years and Under & 18 Years and Under Concert Bands, morning; Orchestras and Instrumental Ensembles, afternoon, Llewellyn Hall, ANU
- Sunday – ACT High School Bands, Llewellyn Hall, ANU
- Tuesday – Primary School Bands, Lyneham High School Performing Arts Centre
- Choirs: 21 and 22 August 2020
- Friday – School Choirs, Venue to be advised
- Saturday – Open Choirs and Choirs Championships, Llewellyn Hall, ANU
- Piano 27 to 30 August 2020, Ainslie Arts Centre
- Speech and Drama 5 September 2020, Ainslie Arts Centre
- Singing: 11 to 13 September 2020, Ainslie Arts Centre
Dates and venues are subject to confirmation
To enter, please check the relevant entry guide (formerly syllabus) for sections, rules and competition details on the competition page. Then head to STARDOM to complete your entry to join the fun and excitement of the eisteddfod competitions.
Tickets for all Eisteddfod Events can be purchased from Trybooking – a link will be made available on this website closer to the date of each Eisteddfod.
To enter a section in the Australian National Eisteddfod visit STARDOM online entry system: http://www.stardom.com.au.
If you need assistance with the system please do not hesitate to contact the relevant division convenor.
Bands & Orchestras
The Bands and Orchestra’s Division offers sections covering concert bands, jazz bands, rock bands, brass bands and orchestras across both age and grading classifications.
Speech and Drama
The Speech and Drama Division offers sections covering poetry, prose, religious readings, individual and group drama, mime, improvisation and public speaking.