Port Macquarie & District Eisteddfod Society Inc

15/04/2026

⭐ Kempsey Eisteddfod Entries Are Now OPEN!! ⭐

Please NOTE ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
🔴 Entries are still open while we’re working behind the scenes on some teething issues.
📲 Mobile view may currently be unavailable via your phone.
✅ We will let you know once all of these issues are resolved.

🎉We are thrilled to announce that entries are open for the 2026 Kempsey Eisteddfod and can be found using the following link https://www.muportal.com.au/entryforms/ #!

Existing members use your current account details, if you do not yet have an account, you can register using the 'create account' link. If you have any queries, there is a virtual assistant who can support you or please contact us directly. PayPal is currently unavailable but it will be added as soon as possible.

A huge thank you to Music Uploads for your patience and making our requests a reality!

Can't wait to see you all there!

🌐 kempseyeisteddfod.org
📧 [email protected]



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

15/04/2026

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra returns to Port Macquarie in 2026 for one night only, with a concert of music for – and inspired by – dance.

21/03/2026

28/02/2026

Speech and Drama 🎭
24th - 26th June 2026

Does your 3 year old love to sing their favourite nursery rhyme?

Teachers, would you like to see your students shine on stage in a positive competition or enhance their critical thinking, public speaking and team work through debating?

Through performance experiences such as acting, character creation, debating, nursery rhymes, poetry reading, children and young people of all ages develop confidence, creativity, and a strong, expressive voice.

Dates:

🔹 Wed 24 June:
Speech Solos
Drama Solos
🔸 Thu 25 June:
School Choral Speaking
HSC Solos
Drama Groups
🔹 Fri 26 June:
Debating

Benefits include:
🔹 Enhanced verbal communication
🔸 Clearer articulation
🔹 Increased confidence
🔸 Stronger social and interpersonal skills
🔹 Development of creative thinking
🔸 Improved self-expression
🔹 Better focus and listening skills
🔸 Teamwork and collaboration

Perfect for:
✨ School students
✨ Homeschool groups
✨ Public speaking students
✨ Drama clubs
✨ Debaters
✨ Young leaders
✨ Adults wanting to challenge themselves

Come along and join the fun! Our Speech and Drama sections offer a supportive and engaging environment where participants build confidence in public speaking through creativity, imagination, and performance ✨

OPENING SOON!!
https://www.kempseyeisteddfod.org/speech-and-drama-kempsey

🌐 kempseyeisteddfod.org
📧 [email protected]


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

28/02/2026

🎵✨ Vocal & Instrumental Eisteddfod 2026 🎵✨

20 – 24 June 2026 | Kempsey, NSW

The Kempsey Eisteddfod Society invites singers and musicians to join us for five days of music and performance. Whether you’re a beginner finding your voice, a seasoned performer, part of a school choir, concert band, ensemble, private studio or community group, there is a place for you on our stage!

🌟 NEW (Performance Only) Sections
• Cultural Performances – Own choice vocal and/or instrumental
• Exhibition – Solo Performances
• Exhibition – Group Performances

🌟 Why Enter?
🎤 Build confidence and stage presence
🎼 Strengthen technique, timing and musical expression
🤝 Develop teamwork and ensemble skills
💬 Enhance communication and projection
🌱Receive constructive feedback for long-term growth
💖Perform in a welcoming, supportive regional arts community

From preschool and primary students to secondary performers, adult musicians, soloists and school groups — our Eisteddfod offers an affordable, professionally run performance opportunity in regional NSW.

Perfect for:
✔️Local Macleay schools
✔️Surrounding Regional Schools
✔️Mid North Coast studios
✔️Community choirs and bands
✔️Private music students

🎵 ENTRIES OPENING SOON https://www.kempseyeisteddfod.org/vocal-and-instrumental-kempsey

📅 Program Overview
Saturday 20 June
* Open Non-Adjudicated Sections

Sunday 21 June
* Instrumental Solos + Duos/Trios/Quartets
* Piano Solos + Duos

Monday 22 June
* Nuovo Solos + Ensembles
* Vocal Solos + Duos/Trios/Quartets

Tuesday 23 June
* Action Songs in Costume + School Choir
* School Ensembles/Bands + Keyboard + Guitar
* Open Band + Open Ensembles + Open Choir

Wednesday 24 June
* School Non-Adjudicated Sections

🌐 kempseyeisteddfod.org
📧 [email protected]


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

05/02/2026

🎉 Our 2026 Syllabuses are now live on our website 🎉

We have some incredible new sections and a revision of tried and true favourites across all principles including, but not limited to;
🎹 Non-adjudicated solos and group sections
🎹 Non-adjudicated Cultural solos and group sections
🎹 Revision of championship system
🎹 AUSLAN choir and All Abilities opportunities
🎭 Return of debating meeting NSW Department of Education requirements
🩰 School groups held during school term
🩰 Non-adjudicated Cultural/Traditional dance available in both Educational School groups and Public Troupes
🩰 All Abilities opportunities
👀 And so much more!!!

Hope to see you there!

🌐 kempseyeisteddfod.org
📧 [email protected]



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

05/02/2026

H A P P Y N E W Y E A R 🎉💜🎉💜

The RJK Optometry Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society is excited to announce that our 2026 dance entries are now open!!

Our updated general rules and section syllabui are available on our website.

https://coffseisteddfod.org.au/dance/

Please follow the below link to register and or enter through Comps-Online website.
https://www.comps-online.com.au/

Thank you to the support of our dedicated committee members and sponsors.
2026... Lets Do This!!!

01/02/2026

🎉 Great News Everyone!! 🎉

Our website has had a face lift and is now LIVE! https://www.kempseyeisteddfod.org/

Please check it out and be patient with us as more information will become available in the coming weeks, starting with all Syllabus' this week!

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

29/01/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
Our Vocal & Instrumental days are decided, (subject to change when entries close).

📍 All sections held at All Saints Anglican Parish Kempsey

🎉We have changed it up this year, to include some exciting non-adjudicated sections (stay tuned for details)

👀 Look out for our next post sharing our Speech and Drama dates!

📧 [email protected]


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

28/01/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Our dance days are decided, (subject to change when entries close).

📍 All sections held at Melville High School Kempsey
🎉We have changed it up this year, every day will conclude at 5pm!

👀 Look out for our next post introducing our incredible Dance Adjudicator; Kate Histon!!

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

22/01/2026

📣🎉 Woohoo!! Get your calendars out!!
Kempsey Eisteddfod returning to our regular scheduling this year 😍

📋*Edit to add VISD final date is Friday 26th June not Thursday 🤗

Watch this space for upcoming information about syllabus, sections, updated website and more!

Would love to hear if you'll be joining us this year 😃

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