Townsville Eisteddfod

10/08/2026

Programs are now available at Ann Roberts, Arties, Croft Gilchrist, First Class Dance Wear, The Keyboard Shop & TAPA.
Pre-orders on Stardom have been posted today.
Programs will also be available at Denise Glasgow Performing Arts Centre (DGPAC) & the Civic Theatre during the Eisteddfod.
(Any late permitted changes to competitors will not be in the program).

06/08/2026

DANCER TIP

A talented child should never have to perform beyond their age.

Age-appropriate dance extends beyond choreography. It also includes music, costuming, movement vocabulary, performance themes, and emotional content.

A child’s technical ability does not automatically mean they are developmentally ready to portray mature concepts or perform material intended for older dancers. Thoughtful choices consider the whole child, not just their talent.

Age-appropriate performances support healthy physical, emotional, and artistic development while allowing dancers to build confidence, authenticity, and technical excellence over time.

As dancers mature, their choreography, music, costuming, and performance themes can mature with them.

Supporting development at every stage helps dancers build the skills, confidence, and artistry to thrive throughout their training.

06/08/2026

Townsville City Council Liam Mooney for Division 9
We are very pleased to announce that we will receive a $25,000 rental fee waiver for the 2026 Townsville Eisteddfod from the Townsville City Council Community Grants program.
We are extremely grateful for the continued support of Townsville City Council over many years.
The Eisteddfod would not be able to continue to provide this opportunity for our young artists to perform in a first-grade venue without their support.

Townsville City Council’s Community Grants program continues to invest in initiatives that enrich the social and cultural across the city, with $52,000 in cash grants and fee waivers approved for four local groups at today’s General Meeting.

06/08/2026

Last reminder!
We will be downstairs under Block B at Central State School on Saturday 8th from 9am-12:30pm & Sunday 9th from 9am-3pm.
Look for the Eisteddfod banners.

Don't forget to hand in your visual art, literary and photography to the Townsville Eisteddfod office by 3pm SUNDAY 9th AUGUST, for this year's Townsville Eisteddfod! This does not include 3D artworks, these must be brought to the foyer of the Civic Theatre on Tuesday 8th September from 4pm to 6pm. For any further information please check our website using the link below.

Our office address:
4 Warburton Street, North Ward
Room 3, B Block of Townsville Central State School

https://townsvilleeisteddfod.org/competitors/

06/08/2026

Introducing our 2026 Highland Adjudicator, Lyndel Gollan-Gray.

06/08/2026

Introducing our other Speech & Drama Adjudicator for 2026, Naomi Middlebrook.

06/08/2026

Introducing our 2026 Instrumental Adjudicator, Warwick Adeney.

31/07/2026

Introducing our 2026 Solo Speech & Drama Adjudicator, Kitty Goodall (formerly Kiesten McCauley).

31/07/2026

Introducing our 2026 Irish Adjudicator, Cherie Hearn.

29/07/2026

Backing tracks are now able to be uploaded from your Stardom Home Page. Click on Performance Item in the Completed Entry box.
Please ensure that the entire track is within the time limit to avoid disqualification. Time Limits are on Stardom & in the Syllabus documents on our website.
A green tick & the name of the track will appear if tracks are successfully uploaded.
Vocal & Instrumental backing tracks must be uploaded by 29th August.
Dance backing tracks must be uploaded by 13th September.