Launceston Competitions Association

Launceston Competitions Association The Launceston Competitions is an eisteddfod organisation that has been running for 123 years in Launceston Tasmania.

The Launceston Competitions began 121 years ago, making it one of the longest continual-running eisteddfods in Australia. We believe in the extraordinary power of human potential. Our platform is not just a stage for showcasing talent; it’s a gateway to a world of endless possibilities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a budding artist, we encourage you to unleash your creativity and talent with us.

These items have been collected from Launceston Conference Centre.If unclaimed during September, they will be donated to...
31/08/2026

These items have been collected from Launceston Conference Centre.
If unclaimed during September, they will be donated to a worthy cause.
Thankyou

03/08/2026

LOST PROPERTY from Launceston Competitions is being held at Launceston Conference Centre.
Please make every effort to collect your missing items as soon as possible.
Thankyou

We have numerous drink bottles that were left behind during the Launceston Competitions.If you think one might be yours,...
20/07/2026

We have numerous drink bottles that were left behind during the Launceston Competitions.
If you think one might be yours, please get in touch to arrange collection as soon as possible.

THEATRICAL DANCING PRIZES  AGGREGATE AWARDSTHE JULIE JOHNSON PERPETUAL TROPHY  Awarded to the Dancing School winning the...
19/07/2026

THEATRICAL DANCING PRIZES

AGGREGATE AWARDS

THE JULIE JOHNSON PERPETUAL TROPHY
Awarded to the Dancing School winning the greatest number of first prizes in Tap Groups, Song & Dance Groups and Jazz Groups.
Classique Dancentre

A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by Jenny, Elizabeth and Miriam Boxer
Awarded to the Dancing School
winning the greatest number of first prizes in National Groups.
KRSD Performing Arts

A PERPETUAL AGGREGATE TROPHY has been donated by the late Mrs. N. Doddy
and Mrs. Tracey Hargraves to be awarded to the dancer gaining the highest aggregate points for all Solo Classes other than Highland Classes.
First - 5 points, Second - 3 points, Third - 1 point.
Sophie Clark

A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by Mrs. Joan Wright
Awarded to the dancing school gaining the greatest number of first prizes
in the Classical, Character and Neo-Classical Group Sections.
Dance Pointe Academy

A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by the Launceston Dance Centre in memory of
Mr. Glenn Summers will be awarded to the winner of the Scena Section.
Classique Dancentre

ADJUDICATOR'S AWARDS

THE LAUNCESTON CITY COUNCIL
AWARD FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE 2025
At the discretion of the adjudicator, a prize of $150 will be awarded to a solo competitor in any class of the Theatrical Dancing Sections.
Emma Godier

BARRY CHUGG MEMORIAL
Awarded to the Dancing School for the most outstanding group.
The Dance Collective

PERPETUAL TROPHIES donated by Maree's Ballet Boutique
will be awarded to the STAR PERFORMER in any Restricted Section
12 years & under
Mikayla Szauber

Over 12 years
Avaya Hooper

TROPHIES donated by the Tasmanian Dance Studio
will be awarded to the most promising performers,
12 years & under
Aspen Maynard

, and over 12 years.
George Boyle


A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by Heath Kolka will be awarded to the most promising male dancer under 16 years.
Argyle Walker

A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by the Chugg Family will be awarded to
a competitor for their love of Dance in memory of Emma Chugg.
BAubrey Chobdzynski

A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by the Flaherty Family
will be awarded to the most promising Jazz dancer under 14 years.
Jamison Griffiths

A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by Launceston Rhythmics
Awarded as an Encouragement Award to a Jazz Group chosen by the Adjudicator.
Bee Bop - Under 10

A PERPETUAL TROPHY has been donated in memory of
Mrs. Betty Trull and Mrs. Jean Cookman.
This to be awarded for the best trained group Under 8 or Under 10
in the Theatrical Dancing Section.
Classique Dancentre Vega

A PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded to the Most Promising Tap Dancer Under 14. Donated in memory of the late Yvonne Nankervis by members of her family.
Charlie Smith

A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by former members of the
Launceston Dancing Academy will be awarded to the best trained group Under 16
Dance Pointe Academy

A PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded as an incentive to a dancer, not necessarily a prize winner, in an Open Classical or Neo-Classical Championship Section.
Donated in memory of the late Mrs. Joyce Campbell by members of her family.
Ruby Symons

A PERPETUAL TROPHY, donated by Dancezone will be awarded
to the Most Outstanding item in any class.
Eliza Kitto

A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by Bee Bop Dance Studio will be awarded
to the "Most Outstanding Stage Personality"
Reina Jorkowski

ADJUDICATOR’S CHOICE PERPETUAL TROPHIES
donated by the following people are awarded to:

Jane King Classical Under 13 Zoe Weeding

Kelly Peacock Classical 13 & Over Carla Casey

Tara & Emily Ingram National Under 13 Esther Cassidy

Kim Roe National 13 & Over Lydia Sutton

Rikki Mace Modern Under 13 Reuben Pentland

Pia Moore Modern 13 & Over Isla Symons

Ockerby Family Jazz Under 13 Sophie Clark

Winflo Floorworld Jazz 13 & Over Emerson Bramich

Donna Jackson Tapestry Tap Under 13 Jessica Lowe

Paul Dawson Tap 13 & Over Charlotte Rae

Jillian & Georgina Sargison Song & Dance Under 13 Lachlan Liscoe

Lockhart Brownlie Song & Dance 13 & Over Eliza Kitto

Karen Draper Character Under 13 Poppy Dawkins

Kim Roe Character 13 & Over George Boyle

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MUSIC ADJUDICATOR’S CHOICE AWARDS


THE LAUNCESTON CITY COUNCIL AWARD FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, 2026. At the discretion of the adjudicator, a prize of $150 will be awarded to a solo competitor in the Vocal or Instrumental Classes of traditional and classical music in the Music Section.
Allyn Chinthammit

"EDWARD WESLEY MEMORIAL PRIZE" - best piano player in this year's competition.
Oriana Kang-Kurniawan

An award of $50 sponsored by the Musician's Union of Australia (Launceston Branch), will be made for the most outstanding instrumental item performed by a competitor under 21 years.
Carmen De Michiel Burnham

Tasmanian Music Teachers' Award (Northern Branch), $50 for the Most Promising Competitor 16 years & under in the Music Sections
Jessica Gannon


BERIS HARDING MEMORIAL AWARD - A trophy will be awarded to the most promising flautist under 18 years of age. Donated by Mrs. J. MacDonald and Mrs. J. Bennett.
Chloe Annis & Julia Reid

An award of $25 will be given as encouragement to a competitor chosen by the
Adjudicator in the Under 14 Vocal Classes. This award is donated by Mrs Catherine Connell.
Asher Blyth

Junior Singing Encouragement Prize. An award of $30 will be given as encouragement to a competitor between the ages of 14 and 18 years (incl) chosen by the Adjudicator.
Cassidee Reitsema

GINA McKENZIE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD. A Trophy and prize of $25 will be given as an encouragement award in classes 36, 37, 38 or 39. This award will be donated by the Launceston Musical Society.
Maggie Hodgman


AGGREGATE AWARDS

J. F. TURNER MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY - The competitor securing the highest aggregate in Classes 63, 64 and 70.
Not Awarded

THE CITY OF LAUNCESTON LIONS CLUB INC. C.W. BARRATT MEMORIAL
MUSIC AGGREGATE PERPETUAL SHIELD


1. Primary School
Instrumental Ensemble Primary
Primary School Band
Percussion Band Primary
Recorder Ensemble Primary
Percussion Band Infant
Not Awarded


2. Secondary School
Instrumental Ensemble 16 & Under
Instrumental Ensemble 14 & Under
Instrumental Duet or Trio 16 & Under
Instrumental Duet or Trio 14 & Under
Secondary School Band

Launceston Grammar Flutes

3. College Grades
Instrumental Ensemble 18 & Under
Woodwind Duet or Trio 18 & Under
Brass Duet or Trio 18 & Under
Instrumental Duet or Trio 18 & Under
Modern Group College
Launceston Church Grammar School

CHORAL AND SECTIONAL AWARDS

Mervyn Barnes Memorial - Donated by Launceston Philharmonic Society.
Jillian Butler

Junior Champion Piano Award - aggregate trophy presented in memory of the late Mr Robin Wood.
Oriana Kang-Kurniawan

Charles Bartlett Memorial

Devlin Shield - National or Folk Song 16 & Under 18
Jayla Morse SOTA

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SPEECH and DRAMA ADJUDICATOR’S CHOICE AWARDS

THE CITY OF LAUNCESTON AWARD FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, 2026
At the discretion of the adjudicator a prize of $150 will be awarded to a solo competitor from any section of the Speech and Drama Competitions.
Maggie Hodgman

ARTHUR RIDE TROPHY
Presented to the competitor securing the highest aggregate in Classes 241-267.

Grade 10 Cassidee Reitsma

Grade 9 Cassidee Reitsma

Grade 8 Can't be awarded

Grade 7 George Boyle, Eva Lewis

Grade 6 Willow Saunders

Grade 5 Eloise Wahl, Millie Mae O'Mahony

Grade 4 Micah Edwards

Grade 3 & Under Olive Hartley

Overall Winner Olive Hartley

AGGREGATE AWARDS

IMPROMPTU READING - School gaining the highest aggregate.

Louise Peters Perpetual - Primary St. Thomas Mores

Mrs. C. Hall Perpetual - Secondary Launceston Church Grammar School

CREATIVE WRITING -
School receiving the highest aggregate Primary/Secondary/Open

Westy's Carpet Service Perpetual Trophy Miss B's Student Services

AWARDS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ADJUDICATOR

MOST PROMISING COMPETITOR

D. Armstrong Memorial - Primary Reina Jorkowski

The Nuts & Bolts Perpetual - Grades 7 - 10 George Boyle

The Begent & Maguire Perpetual - Open Maggie Hodgman

MOST OUTSTANDING ITEM (Solo or Group)

Cliff Taylor Perpetual - Primary St. Thomas More's - Trapped

Mrs. W. Reid Perpetual Memorial - Secondary SPC Grade 10 Creative Group

F.M. O'Keefe Perpetual Memorial - Open Lilian Foster LCGS

MOST CREATIVE ITEM (Solo or Group)

Alice Colman Perpetual - Primary Bakker Productions

Elizabeth Bennett Perpetual - Secondary Creative Dance Scotch Oakburn College

Launceston College Perpetual - Open St. Patrick's College A

RECITAL

Tuppini Family Perpetual - Primary Ava Carr STM

Gillian Maclaine-Cross Perpetual - Secondary Zac Ready LCGS

McWilliam Family Perpetual - Open Maggie Hodgman

MONOLOGUE

Stage Right Youth Theatre Perpetual - Secondary Millie Van Est RHS

VERSE SPEAKING CHOIR

Farm Machinery Perpetual Shield - Champion Primary Group Speaking
Launceston Church Grammar Grade 5

19/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Launceston Competitions a wonderful success.

To our amazing volunteers and sponsors thank you for your time and support.

To every competitor, thank you for sharing your talent, passion and hard work. Every performance was special.

To the families, friends and audience members who came along to cheer and encourage our performers, thank you for being there.

Thank you to our adjudicators for sharing their expertise and encouraging every competitor. We are grateful for your feedback and expertise.

We can't wait to do it all again in 2027 !!

Results Saturday 28th July
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Results Saturday 28th July

Results Friday 17th July
19/07/2026

Results Friday 17th July

Lost and patiently waiting at the Secretary's office for their owner to come back.
17/07/2026

Lost and patiently waiting at the Secretary's office for their owner to come back.

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PO Box 830
Launceston, TAS
7250

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