Bands and Orchestras: 25 – 31 May 2023
Results Media Release and Full Results available here.
Choirs: new organiser required – please make contact if you are able to assist.
Speech and Drama: 16 September 2023
Speech and Drama Event guide available here.
Piano: Thursday 31 August – 3 September 2023
Result of the 2023 Piano Eisteddfod available here.
Singing: 8,9 and 10 September, 2023
Result of the 2023 Piano Eisteddfod available here.
Promoting participation in the performing arts.
Latest News & Announcements
Singing Results now available
The Singing Event offers sections covering Classical, Australian Song, Folk Songs, Music Theatre, Popular Songs and Duets. There is also a category for Any Song (does not include Music Theatre, Popular, Arias, Oratorio or Cantata). Open sections for competitors 18 years and Under has now been expanded to six sections.
Piano Results are now available
The Piano Event offers sections covering contemporary, classical, improvisation, chamber music and period compositions across both age and grading classifications. The Piano Event with the support of the ACT Keyboard Association thanks our sponsors for their ongoing financial support of the division.
Singing entries open 7 July – Entry Guide now available
The Singing Event offers sections covering Classical, Australian Song, Folk Songs, Music Theatre, Popular Songs and Duets. There is also a category for Any Song (does not include Music Theatre, Popular, Arias, Oratorio or Cantata). Open sections for competitors 18 years and Under has now been expanded to six sections. For full information see our Entry… Read More »Singing entries open 7 July – Entry Guide now available
The premier eisteddfod held in Canberra.
The Australian National Eisteddfod is the premier eisteddfod held in Canberra each year and has a rich history of participation in the performing arts. We run a variety of competitions for groups and individuals. Categories include bands and orchestras, choirs, piano, singing and speech and drama. Competitions are open to performers in a range of age groups spanning across primary and high school. There are open categories for individuals of any age to get on stage and perform.
How to Enter
To join in the fun and excitement of eisteddfod competitions, choose from the categories below, or visit the STARDOM online entry system, 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 Event offers sections covering concert bands, jazz bands, brass bands and orchestras across both age and grading classifications.
Speech and Drama
The Speech and Drama Event offers sections covering poetry, prose, religious readings, individual and group drama, mime, improvisation and public speaking.