Australian National Eisteddfod

26/05/2026

Full results from Bands & Orchestras event held last week are in this article. Many thanks to all the volunteers who made the event happen and performers for your efforts.

The Australian National Eisteddfod’s Bands & Orchestras event last week saw awards spread evenly across the competition, with six Platinum awards, 25 Gold, 32 Silver and 11 Bronze awards presented.

23/05/2026

Congratulations to all who appeared in the Jazz and Open Bands evenings on your performances! Marist College Jazz Band won the Kaaren Talty Jazz Encouragement Award. 3 platinum awards in Open Bands - to Canberra Brass, Hunter Wind Ensemble and Ginninderra Wind Orchestra. Continuing today with Concert Bands and Orchestras, and High School Bands tomorrow at Llewellyn Hall. 👏

20/05/2026

How appropriate that our Bands & Orchestras event again takes place in National Volunteer Week! The event only happens through the contribution of over 30 volunteers, highlighting this years theme: Your Year to Volunteer! Many thanks to all for making it a reality 👏 Come along and hear sone great music over the next 4 days. Schedule and tickets at: http://www.nationaleisteddfod.org.au

08/05/2026

There is only 4 weeks left to enter your choir or ensemble. Don't miss out!

28/04/2026

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15/04/2026

🎶 Entries are now open! Calling all school choirs, community choirs, and ensembles. We can’t wait to hear you!

08/01/2026

Attention all Singers!
Canberra Vocal Development is holding a series of workshops in January for singers and songwriters of various ages. For information of dates, fees etc., visit their web site.

05/09/2025

Well done Ethan!

Well done to Primary School student Ethan, who recently competed in the 2025 Australian National Eisteddfod Piano Competition. He performed eight pieces across multiple age groups. Ethan achieved:

🥇 3 x First Prizes
🥈 3 x Second Prizes
🎖️ 1 x Highly Commended

22/08/2025