Kempsey Eisteddfod Society Inc

Kempsey Eisteddfod Society Inc 2026: Celebrating 121 years of bringing our community together through performing arts!

Serving Kempsey since 1905 to foster the arts by giving performers opportunity to express their talent.

Please check your email for our 2026 DRAFT DANCE PROGRAM. Please message if you have not received.Please reply email wi...
19/06/2026

Please check your email for our 2026 DRAFT DANCE PROGRAM.

Please message if you have not received.

Please reply email with discrepancies.

⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐🎉 Music Upload is now available for Vocal and Instrumental performers! Registered performers, please use...
16/06/2026

⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

🎉 Music Upload is now available for Vocal and Instrumental performers! Registered performers, please use your music uploads portal log-in and follow the prompts.

Link: https://musicuploads.com.au

📌 Please note, as this is our first year using the digital music upload system, we urge all performers to also bring a hard copy of their music and a USB drive with any backing tracks or accompaniment necessary, as in previous years. Please check the syllabus or program for the detailed instructions.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

See you soon 🎉

🌐 kempseyeisteddfod.org
📧 [email protected]



💫KES Celebrating 121 years of bringing our community together through performing arts!

⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐🤩 Vocal and Instrumental + Speech and Drama programs have been updated with the feedback received. Due t...
13/06/2026

⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

🤩 Vocal and Instrumental + Speech and Drama programs have been updated with the feedback received. Due to the limited timeframe before our Vocal and Instrumental Eisteddfod starts, this will be the final digital update.

📌 As always, we plan to adhere to the schedule as closely as possible, however, on the day there may be factors that influence this that are outside of our control and will be managed on a case by case basis. Again thank you for your patience and understanding during this quick turn around and please contact us if you have any questions.

See you soon 🎉

🌐 kempseyeisteddfod.org
📧 [email protected]



💫KES Celebrating 121 years of bringing our community together through performing arts!

SUNDAY 5TH JULY 2026 – Dancer WORKSHOP & DANCE SCHOOL TROUPES - Links belowSenior Workshop: 8:30AM – 10:00AMJunior Works...
12/06/2026

SUNDAY 5TH JULY 2026 – Dancer WORKSHOP & DANCE SCHOOL TROUPES - Links below
Senior Workshop: 8:30AM – 10:00AM
Junior Workshop: 10:20AM – 11:20AM
Dance School Troupes: 12:00PM to 4:00PM

(Please note change to workshop date. Open to all dancers - Not limited to entrants.)

SUNDAY 5th JULY 2026
8:30AM – 10:00AM - $10pp
Venue: Melville High Hall, South Kempsey
Kate Histon SENIOR Workshop (13 Years & Over)
Purchase Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DNBDE

SUNDAY 5th JULY 2026
10:20AM – 11:20AM - $10pp
Venue: Melville High Hall, South Kempsey
Kate Histon JUNIOR Workshop (12 Years & Under)
Purchase Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DNBCD

Open to all dancers - Not limited to entrants.

SUNDAY 5TH JULY 2026 – Dancer WORKSHOP & DANCE SCHOOL TROUPES - Links belowSenior Workshop: 8:30AM – 10:00AMJunior Works...
12/06/2026

SUNDAY 5TH JULY 2026 – Dancer WORKSHOP & DANCE SCHOOL TROUPES - Links below
Senior Workshop: 8:30AM – 10:00AM
Junior Workshop: 10:20AM – 11:20AM
Dance School Troupes: 12:00PM to 4:00PM

(Please note change to workshop date. Open to all dancers - Not limited to entrants.)

SUNDAY 5th JULY 2026
8:30AM – 10:00AM - $10pp
Venue: Melville High Hall, South Kempsey
Kate Histon SENIOR Workshop (13 Years & Over)
Purchase Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DNBDE

SUNDAY 5th JULY 2026
10:20AM – 11:20AM - $10pp
Venue: Melville High Hall, South Kempsey
Kate Histon JUNIOR Workshop (12 Years & Under)
Purchase Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DNBCD

Open to all dancers - Not limited to entrants..

⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐Our Vocal & Instrumental and Speech & Drama Eisteddfod Programs are now available on our website!🎵 Vocal...
09/06/2026

⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

Our Vocal & Instrumental and Speech & Drama Eisteddfod Programs are now available on our website!

🎵 Vocal & Instrumental: https://www.kempseyeisteddfod.org/vocal-and-instrumental-kempsey
🎭 Speech & Drama: https://www.kempseyeisteddfod.org/speech-and-drama-kempsey

This has been a massive undertaking to include over 450 individual performances, providing equitable scheduling for the numerous schools and students participating, acknowledging our incredible sponsors (including some amazing scholarship opportunities *watch this space*), and highlighting our professional and experienced adjudicators.

Thank you for your patience and ongoing support, the Eisteddfod only runs because of the dedication of our families, volunteers, and sponsors 🤩

Dance program is being organised as we speak and will be out shortly *again, watch this space*.

See you soon 🎉

🌐 kempseyeisteddfod.org
📧 [email protected]



💫KES Celebrating 121 years of bringing our community together through performing arts!

⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐Due to an exciting number of entrants across Vocal, Instrumental, Speech & Drama we have modified our pr...
06/06/2026

⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

Due to an exciting number of entrants across Vocal, Instrumental, Speech & Drama we have modified our proposed section dates and added a venue. These decisions have been made to ensure fairness, accessibility and the best opportunity for all performers. Our only evening session is Tuesday night to accomodate our opens performers who have family and work commitments during the day. Please see the changes in the image and written below. For a more detailed breakdown for our entrants the draft program for both Vocal and Instrumental, and Speech and Drama are available through the Music Uploads Portal.

Please be aware that minor changes may be necessary on the day due to unavoidable events.

Vocal & Instrumental final scheduling (All sessions @ Anglican Church Hall):
🎵 Sunday June 21st
- Piano solos + Duos
- Instrumental Solos - Early Stage 1 to Stage 6
🎵 Monday June 22nd
- Nuvo Solos + Ensembles
- Vocal Solos - Stage 5 & 6
- Vocal Ensembles + Choir
🎵 Tuesday June 23rd
- Instrumental Duo +Trio
- Action song in costume
- School Ensembles + Bands
- Keyboard + Guitar
(Evening Session)
- Instrumental Solos - Open
- Open Band + Ensembles
- Open Non-Adjudicated Sections
🎵 Wednesday June 24th
- Vocal Solos - Early Stage 1 - Stage 4

Speech & Drama final scheduling:
🎭 Wednesday 24th June
(Morning session @ CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL)
(Afternoon session @ ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL)
- Speech Solos
- Choral Speaking
🎭 Thursday 25th June (All sessions @ ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL)
- Drama Solos
- Debating
- HSC Drama
- Drama Duo + Trio
- Drama Groups

Thank you to everyone for your patience as we confirm these changes. As always any questions or feedback, please contact us directly.

Can't wait to see you all there 🤩

🌐 kempseyeisteddfod.org
📧 [email protected]



💫KES Celebrating 121 years of bringing our community together through performing arts!

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