Riverside Eisteddfod 2027 Syllabus

1 June – 20 June 2027 · 333 classes · Ages as at 31 December 2027

Key dates

Entries open: 21 Oct 2026
Entries close: 17 Apr 2027 11:59pm
Competitor music uploads: 4 Nov – 23 May 2027
WWCC details due: 19 May 2027
Festival: 1 Jun – 20 Jun 2027
Ages taken as at: 31 Dec 2027

Dance

Junior Solos 5–10 June; 13 & 14 years Solos 11–13 June; 15 years & over Solos 14–16 June; School Dance Groups 17 June; Dance Groups 19–21 June 2026 (Civic Theatre)

Adjudicator: Stefaan Morrow

Co-ordinator

Judy Roots
secretary@dubboeisteddfod.org.au

All dance music (backing tracks) must be registered and uploaded through Music Uploads. No curtain will be used for any Dance Solo/Duo/Trio performance.

Mini Movers – 5 Years and Under

Solo Music upload

All competitors aged 5 years and under will receive a certificate and an adjudication paper. Those in the 5 years and under age group are encouraged to perform any dance routine of their choice from any category. However, the use of props is not recommended for this age group.

Time limit: 2 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Fee
6000	4 years and under any style 4 years and under	4 years and under	$7.00
6001	5 years only any style 5 years only	5 years only	$7.00

Restricted Tap Dance Solo

Solo Restricted Music upload

A Restricted competitor is someone who has not won first place in any eisteddfod or competition in the same category (regardless of age or level) by the entry closing date: 15 March 2026.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Fee
6008	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$7.00
6010	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	$7.00
6012	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	$7.00

Restricted Demi-Character Solo

Solo Restricted Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Fee
6108	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$7.00
6110	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	$7.00
6112	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	$7.00

Restricted Classical Solo

Solo Restricted Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6206	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6208	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6210	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6212	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6213	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Restricted Contemporary Solo

Solo Restricted Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6311	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6311A	Restricted Contemporary Solo 10 years and under (part A) 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6311B	Restricted Contemporary Solo 10 years and under (part B) 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6312	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6313	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Restricted Modern Lyrical Solo

Solo Restricted Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6406	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6408	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6410	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6412	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6413	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Restricted Jazz Solo

Solo Restricted Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6506	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6508	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6510	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6512	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6513	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Tap Dance Solo

Solo Music upload

Open Section. The time limit for all solo dances in the Open Section is maximum three minutes unless otherwise stated.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6608	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6610	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6612	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6613	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6615	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Waltz Tap Solo

Solo Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6622	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6623	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6624	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Song and Dance Solo

Solo Music upload

Including musical theatre song and dance. Accompanying music must not include vocals or vocal backing.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6632	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6633	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6634	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Classical Solo

Solo Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6706	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6708	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6710	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6711	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6713	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6715	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6715A	Classical Solo 15 years and over (Soft or Pointe) (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6715B	Classical Solo 15 years and over (Soft or Pointe) (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Hip Hop Dance Solo

Solo Music upload

Any of various dances influenced by the rhythms and techniques of street, funk and hip hop music.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6808	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6810	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6812	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6814	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6815	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Adult Solo

Solo Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Fee
6900	Adult Solo – Any Genre 25 years and over 25 years and over	25 years and over	$9.00

Contemporary Solo

Solo Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6911	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6911A	Contemporary Solo 10 years and under (part A) 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6911B	Contemporary Solo 10 years and under (part B) 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6912	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6913	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6915	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6915A	Contemporary Solo 15 years and over (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6915B	Contemporary Solo 15 years and over (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6915C	Contemporary Solo 15 years and over (part C) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Modern Lyrical Solo

Solo Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7006	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7008	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7010	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7011	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7013	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7015	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7015A	Modern Solo 15 years and over (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7015B	Modern Solo 15 years and over (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7015C	Modern Solo 15 years and over (part C) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Jazz Solo – Any Style (including Cabaret/Musical Theatre/Broadway)

Solo Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7206	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7208	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7209	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7212	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7213	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7215	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Jazz Solo (not Cabaret/Musical Theatre/Broadway)

Solo Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Fee
7223	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$9.00
7225	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$9.00
7225A	Jazz Solo (Not Cabaret/Musical Theatre/Broadway) 15 years and over (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$9.00
7225B	Jazz Solo (Not Cabaret/Musical Theatre/Broadway) 15 years and over (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$9.00

Demi-Character Solo

Solo Music upload

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7310	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7312	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7313	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7315	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

World/Celtic/Traditional Solo

Solo Music upload

Choreography must demonstrate cultural respect and sensitivity. Ensure you understand the history, significance, and purpose of the dance. Maintain authenticity by preserving traditional movements, rhythms, costumes and music.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7320	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7325	13 years and over 13 years and over	13 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Acrobatics – Solo

Solo Music upload

This section showcases a unique dance that seamlessly blends choreography with acrobatic elements. To qualify for entry, the performance must include a minimum of three distinct acrobatic movements. These movements should enhance the overall presentation and complement the dance, showcasing both technical skill and artistic expression.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7340	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7345	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7350	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Dance – Any Style Solo for Participants with a Physical or Intellectual Disability

Solo Music upload

This category is designed to be inclusive and supportive for performers of all abilities, especially those with physical, sensory or intellectual disability. Performer may use wheelchair, mobility aids or other equipment as needed.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7360	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7365	13 years and over 13 years and over	13 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Musical Theatre

Improvisation

Improvisation solos will have a maximum time limit of 1.5 minutes. Dress code – Girls: Plain fabric leotard and dance tights. Boys: Plain fitted dancewear: tights and singlet or leotard. Plain jazz pants will be allowed for Jazz only. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification. No written reports or critiques provided for this section.

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7412	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7413	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7414	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Tap Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7510	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7511	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7512	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7513	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Jazz Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7514	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7515	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7516	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7517	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7518	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Demi-Character

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7612	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7613	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7614	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Classical

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7708	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7710	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7712	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7713	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7715	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Modern Lyrical Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7808	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7810	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7812	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7813	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7815	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Contemporary Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7910	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7912	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7913	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7915	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Hip Hop Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7918	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7919	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7920	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7921	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Entertainment/Variety Performance Solo

Solo Music upload

This routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition. Please note, this is adjudicated exclusively on entertainment value.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8012	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
8013	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
8014	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Own Choreography

Solo Music upload

Competitors are to choreograph and perform a solo in any dance style of their choice. All choreography must be the original work of the student. Performances will be adjudicated on the creativity and originality of ideas. Student teachers are also eligible to enter.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8022	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
8023	13 years and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
8033	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Duo/Trio Dance – Any Style

Duo / Trio Music upload

In Duo/Trio sections, a competitor may appear in up to two routines, but each routine must be with a different partner. The same partnership cannot perform twice. Duo/Trio classes may be split into age groups or styles if entry numbers warrant.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8800	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
8801	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
8810	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00
8815	Open Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

Tap Championship

Championship Championship Music upload

Competitors must dance in the Tap or Waltz tap and the Tap Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. Junior Tap Championship – one routine to be performed. Senior Tap Championship – two routines - one slow and one fast are to be performed. The Championship routine(s) must not be a repeat performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $150 / $80 / $50

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8112	Junior Tap Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8113	Senior Tap Championship – 13 years and over 13 years and over	13 years and over	$150 / $80 / $50	$17.00
8113A	Senior Tap Championship (Slow Tap Routine) 13 years and over (part A) 13 years and over	13 years and over	$150 / $80 / $50	$17.00
8113B	Senior Tap Championship (Fast Tap Routine) 13 years and over (part B) 13 years and over	13 years and over	$150 / $80 / $50	$17.00

Ballet Championship

Championship Championship Music upload

Competitors must dance in the Classical and Classical Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One classical and one demi-character or neo-classical is to be performed (two routines). The Championship routines must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $150 / $80 / $50

Class	Description	Age	Fee
8213	Intermediate Ballet Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$17.00
8213A	Intermediate Ballet Championship (Classical Routine) 13 and 14 years only (part A) 13–14 years	13–14 years	$17.00
8213B	Intermediate Ballet Championship (Demi-Character or Neo-Classical Routine) 13 and 14 years (part B) 13–14 years	13–14 years	$17.00
8215	Senior Ballet Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$17.00
8215A	Senior Ballet Championship (Classical Routine) 15 years and over (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$17.00
8215B	Senior Ballet Championship (2nd Demi-Character or Neo Classical) 15 years and over (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$17.00

Classical Championship

Championship Championship Music upload

Competitors must dance in the classical and classical improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One classical dance is to be performed (one routine). The championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8312	Junior Classical Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8313	Intermediate Classical Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8315	Senior Classical Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Contemporary Championship

Championship Championship Music upload

Competitors must dance in the Contemporary and Contemporary Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One Contemporary dance is to be performed (one routine). The Championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8412	Junior Contemporary Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8413	Intermediate Contemporary Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8415	Senior Contemporary Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Modern Lyrical Championship

Championship Championship Music upload

Competitors must dance in the Modern Lyrical and Modern Lyrical Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One Modern Lyrical dance is to be performed (one routine). The Championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8512	Junior Modern Lyrical Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8513	Intermediate Modern Lyrical Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8515	Senior Modern Lyrical Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Jazz Championship

Championship Championship Music upload

Competitors must dance in the Jazz and Jazz Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One Jazz dance is to be performed (one routine). The Championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8612	Junior Jazz Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8613	Intermediate Jazz Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8615	Senior Jazz Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Hip Hop Championship

Championship Championship Music upload

Competitors must dance in the Hip Hop and Hip Hop improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One Hip Hop dance is to be performed (one routine). The championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8622	Junior Hip Hop Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8623	Intermediate Hip Hop Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8625	Senior Hip Hop Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Dance Master Class

Masterclass

The Adjudicator will conduct a Master Class/workshop during the Eisteddfod. Learning from a master instructor can provide valuable insights into technique and introduce students to potential opportunities beyond their home studio. The Master Class is open to competitors aged 13 years and over.

Prizes:

Class	Description	Age	Fee
8715	Master Class – 13 years and over 13 years and over	13 years and over	$25.00

Group Mini Movers (Classical)

Group Music upload People's Choice

Groups are to consist of at least four people on the day of the Eisteddfod. Competitors are eligible to enter each group class multiple times.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9000	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	$13.00

Group Mini Movers (Jazz)

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9001	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	$13.00

Group Mini Movers (Any Style)

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9002	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	$13.00

Group Tap

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9060	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9061	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9062	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9063	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9090	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Classical/Neo Classical

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9108	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9110	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9112	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9114	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9120	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group World/Celtic/Traditional

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9200	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9210	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Contemporary

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9361	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9362	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9363	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9390	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Modern Lyrical

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9460	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9461	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9462	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9463	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9490	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Jazz

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9560	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9561	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9562	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9563	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9590	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Hip Hop/Urban

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9595	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9600	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9680	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9685	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9690	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Entertainment (includes Musical Theatre/Broadway)

Group Music upload People's Choice

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9780	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9790	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Variety

Group Music upload People's Choice

Any style of dance not specifically listed in this Syllabus, including but not limited to Demi-Character, Musical Theatre/Broadway, Song and Dance, Belly Dance, Swing, Folk, and Ballroom Dance.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9800	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9820	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Acrobatics Dance

Group Music upload People's Choice

This section showcases a unique dance that seamlessly blends choreography with acrobatic elements. To qualify for entry, the performance must include a minimum of three distinct acrobatic movements.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9822	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9823	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Adult Group Dance

Group Music upload People's Choice

Competitors are eligible to enter multiple times.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9825	Group Adult – Any genre 18 years and over 18 years and over	18 years and over	$13.00

School Entertainment/Variety Group

Group Music upload People's Choice

School Dance Groups. Groups are to consist of at least four people on the day of the Eisteddfod. To tell a story with choreography, costume, music and movement. May include vocals, drama and mime. Pre-Kindergarten/Preschool item can include nursery rhymes, poems, dance, singing or any combination of entertainment.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9869	Pre-Kindergarten/Preschool Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9870	Kindergarten Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9871	Infants – Years 1 and 2 Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9872	Junior Primary – Years 3 and 4 Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9873	Senior Primary – Years 5 and 6 Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9875	Small School – Kindergarten to Year 6 (schools with less than 100 students) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9876	Secondary School – Years 7 to 12 Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9878	Traditional Dance – Primary Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9879	Traditional Dance – Secondary Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Instrumental

Woodwind, Brass, Guitar and Bands 2–4 June 2026, Civic Theatre. Strings and Piano 12–14 June 2026, Riverside Conservatorium.

Adjudicator: Gareth Jones (Strings/Piano) · Jodie Blackshaw (Woodwind/Brass/Bands/Guitar)

Co-ordinator

Lyndal Elder (Strings/Piano) & Kimberley Pearson (Woodwind/Brass/Guitar/Bands)
music@dubboeisteddfod.org.au

All items in the Instrumental section are own choice. No official accompanist is provided. Maximum time limits for Solo, Duet and Graded Classes: 12 years and under – 3 minutes, Preliminary to 3rd Grade – 3 minutes, 17 years and under – 5 minutes, 4th to 6th Grade – 5 minutes, Open – 10 minutes, 7th to 8th Grade – 8 minutes, Certificate (AMEB) and above – 10 minutes, Championship classes – 15 minutes. Recorded accompaniments must be submitted through Music Uploads.

String Solo

Solo

Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10 · Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2304	Beginners – Competitors who have been learning any single or combination of string instruments for 18 months or less · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$7.00
2310	10 years and under · 3 min 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2312	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2315	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2319	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Graded String Solo

Solo

Competitors to enter their current exam piece only.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2320	Preliminary and 1st Grades · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2322	2nd and 3rd Grades · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2324	4th and 5th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$9.00
2326	6th, 7th and 8th Grades · 8 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2329	Certificate (AMEB), AMusA, LMusA · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

String Duo/Trio

Duo / Trio

Accompaniment optional.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2332	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
2339	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

String Championship

Championship Championship

One piece of 5th Grade AMEB and above or equivalent. Entry to this class is conditional upon performance in two other solo string classes. Championship items must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Fee
2343	Open Any age	Any age	$17.00

String Baroque Solo

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2412	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2419	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

String Groups

Group People's Choice

Two contrasting pieces to be played.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
2434	Primary School Strings – Minimum of 4 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
2435	Secondary School Strings – Minimum of 4 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
2439	Open String Group – Minimum of 4 players Any age	Any age	$13.00

HSC Music

Adjudication only

The HSC Solo is an adjudication only class for students in Years 11 and 12 studying Music for the HSC (vocal or instrumental). Following the performance the adjudicator will give a detailed report.

Time limit: 10 min · Prizes:

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3000	HSC Solo (one piece only) Any age	Any age	$9.00

Piano Solo

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2000	Beginners – 10 years and under. Competitors who have been learning any single or combination of keyboard instruments for 18 months or less. · 3 min 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2009	9 years and under · 3 min 9 years and under	9 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2010	10 years only · 3 min 10 years only	10 years only	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2011	11 years only · 3 min 11 years only	11 years only	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2012	12 years only · 3 min 12 years only	12 years only	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2013	13 and 14 years only · 5 min 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2015	15 and 16 years only · 5 min 15–16 years	15–16 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2019	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Graded Piano

Solo

Competitors to enter their current exam piece only.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2020	Preliminary · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2021	1st Grade · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2022	2nd Grade · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2023	3rd and 4th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2025	5th and 6th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2027	7th and 8th Grades · 8 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2029	Certificate (AMEB), AMusA, LMusA · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Piano Duet

Duo / Trio

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2032	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
2039	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

Piano Championships

Championship Championship

Entry to Piano Championship classes is conditional upon performances in two other Solo Piano classes. Championship item must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Fee
2041	Piano Solo Junior Championship – 15 years and under. Two contrasting pieces to be played – 5th Grade AMEB and above. One piece to be by an Australian Composer 15 years and under	15 years and under	$12.00
2049	Piano Solo – Open Championship. Two contrasting pieces to be played – 7th Grade AMEB and above Any age	Any age	$17.00

Modern Piano Solo

Solo

From the Popular, Blues, Boogie, Jazz, Rock etc. as commercially published – No improvisation.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2110	10 years and under · 3 min 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2111	11 and 12 years only · 3 min 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2113	13 to 15 years only · 5 min 13–15 years	13–15 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2119	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Baroque Piano Solo

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2212	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2219	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Woodwind Solo

Solo

Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Recorder.

Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10 · Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2504	Beginners – Competitors who have been learning any single or combination of woodwind instruments for 18 months or less. · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$7.00
2512	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2515	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2519	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Graded Woodwind Solo

Solo

Competitors to enter their current exam piece only.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2620	Preliminary, 1st and 2nd Grades · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2623	3rd and 4th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2625	5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grades · 8 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2629	Certificate (AMEB), AMusA, LMusA · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Woodwind Australian or Modern

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2712	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2715	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2719	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Instrumental Duo/Trio

Duo / Trio

Any combination of two or three instruments from Woodwind and/or Brass. Accompaniment optional.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2932	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
2939	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

Brass Instrumental Solo

Solo

Cornet, Trumpet, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba.

Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10 · Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2804	Beginners – Competitors who have been learning any single or combination of brass instruments for 18 months or less. · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$7.00
2812	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2815	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2819	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Graded Brass Solo

Solo

Competitors to enter their current exam piece only.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2820	Preliminary, 1st and 2nd Grades · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2823	3rd and 4th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2825	5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grades · 8 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2829	Certificate (AMEB), AMusA, LMusA · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Brass Australian or Modern

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2912	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2915	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2919	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Woodwind/Brass Championship

Championship Championship

One piece of 5th Grade AMEB and above or equivalent. Entry to this class is conditional upon performance in two other solo woodwind or brass classes. Championship items must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Fee
2743	Open Any age	Any age	$17.00

Percussion Bands

Group People's Choice

Tuned or untuned, may also include body percussion. One piece only to be played.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3670	Infants School Kindergarten to Year 2 – Minimum of 10 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3674	Primary School Years 3 to 6 – Minimum of 10 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Recorder Groups

Group People's Choice

Two contrasting pieces to be played. Accompaniment is optional.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3771	Infants and/or Primary School – Minimum of 4 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Acoustic Guitar and Ukulele

Solo

Acoustic guitar and ukulele only in any style.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
3012	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
3019	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Acoustic Guitar and Ukulele Duo/Trio

Duo / Trio

Acoustic guitar and ukulele only in any style.

Prizes: $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3029	Open duo/trio · 10 min Any age	Any age	$12.00

Guitar/Ukulele Groups

Group People's Choice

Acoustic instruments only. Two contrasting pieces to be played.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3779	Primary School – Minimum of 4 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

School and Open Bands/Ensembles

Group People's Choice

Two contrasting pieces to be played. Full scores must be provided for adjudication. Music stands will be provided. Please bring your own extension leads that are tested and tagged. Where a school is defined, a teacher cannot be performing in the group other than as a conductor. Competitors in Open Instrumental Groups must be prepared to perform in an evening session.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3874	Primary School Band – Any combination of instruments. Minimum of 8 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3875	Secondary School Ensemble – 3 to 12 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3877	Secondary School Band – Stage/Jazz/Big Band. Minimum of 6 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3878	Secondary School Band – Concert/Orchestra/Brass Band. Minimum of 10 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3879	Secondary School Rock Band – 3 to 8 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Open Ensembles and Bands

Group People's Choice

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3992	Community/Family Ensemble – 3 to 12 players Any age	Any age	$13.00
3993	Orchestral/Concert/Brass Band – Minimum of 15 players Any age	Any age	$13.00
3994	Stage/Jazz/Big Band – Minimum of 6 players Any age	Any age	$13.00

Vocal/Choral

9–11 June 2026 at the Riverside Civic Theatre. Verse Speaking Choirs 16 June 2026, Civic Theatre.

Adjudicator: Benjamin Oxley

Co-ordinator

Barbara Redgrave
music@dubboeisteddfod.org.au
0447 979 785

All items in the Vocal and Choral Sections are own choice. No official accompanist is provided. Maximum Time Limits for Solo and Duet Classes: 12 Years and under – 3 minutes, 17 years and under – 5 minutes, Open – 7 minutes, Operatic Aria – 10 minutes. Recorded accompaniments must be submitted through Music Uploads.

Vocal Solo

Solo

Microphone optional for classes 1112 to 1280.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
1000	6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (microphone to be used) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000A	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part A) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000B	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part B) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000C	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part C) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000D	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part D) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000E	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part E) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000F	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part F) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000G	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part G) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1112	12 years and under – Vocal Solo · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1113	13 to 16 years only – Vocal Solo · 5 min 13–16 years	13–16 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1116	13 to 16 years only – Popular, Rock, Blues or Jazz Song · 5 min 13–16 years	13–16 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1213	13 to 16 years – Musical Theatre – Costume Optional · 5 min 13–16 years	13–16 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1230	Adult Solo – Any genre 30 years and over (adjudication only) · 7 min 30 years and over	30 years and over		$9.00
1270	Open Musical Theatre or Operetta – Costume Optional · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1280	Open – Popular, Rock, Jazz or Blues (excluding Musical Theatre) · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1284	Open – Folk or Traditional Song · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1285	Open – Art Song · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1287	Open – Sacred Song or Aria from Oratorio · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1289	Open Operatic Aria – Entry to this class is conditional upon performance in a minimum of two other Open classes · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Novice Vocal Solo

Solo

Vocalists who have been learning for 18 months or less. Microphone optional.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
1312	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1317	17 years and under · 5 min 17 years and under	17 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Vocal Duo/Trio

Duo / Trio

Microphone optional.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
1432	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
1439	Open · 7 min Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

School Choral Groups

Group People's Choice

School Choirs are to sing two own choice songs of a contrasting nature. Secondary School Choirs are to have at least one song in two or more part harmony. Choice of song will be taken into consideration. Where a school is defined, a teacher cannot be performing in the group other than as a conductor.

Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
1870	Kindergarten, Years 1 and 2 Choir Schools only · 7 min Any age	Any age	$13.00
1874	Primary School Choir Years 3 to 6 Schools only · 10 min Any age	Any age	$13.00
1875	Small School Choir (school with less than 100 students) Schools only · 10 min Any age	Any age	$13.00
1876	Secondary School Choir Schools only · 10 min Any age	Any age	$13.00
1878	School Signing Choir Schools only · 10 min Any age	Any age	$13.00

School Groups – Any Style/Genre

Group People's Choice

One item only to be performed.

Time limit: 10 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
1880	School Group – Special Education Unit – Dance/Choral/Signing Choir/Percussion Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Open Choral Groups

Group People's Choice

Choice of song can be any genre unless specified. Choirs may consist of any combination – e.g. women, men, school and church choirs. Competitors in Open Choral Groups must be prepared to perform at an evening session. One song only to be sung.

Time limit: 6 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
1990	Youth Chorus – 18 years and under, Minimum of 4 voices 18 years and under	18 years and under	$13.00
1991	Vocal Ensemble 3 to 9 voices Any age	Any age	$13.00
1992	Sacred Song, Minimum of 10 voices Any age	Any age	$13.00
1993	Song – Open, Minimum of 10 voices Any age	Any age	$13.00
1994	Popular, Show Chorus or Barbershop Chorus – Open, Minimum 10 voices. Any combination of voices and may involve costume and choreography Any age	Any age	$13.00

Verse Speaking Groups

Group People's Choice

Two memorised, contrasting pieces are to be performed.

Time limit: 10 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
5300	Infants School (Kindergarten to Year 2) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
5301	Junior Primary School (Years 3 and 4) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
5302	Senior Primary School (Years 5 and 6) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
5303	Small Schools and other small verse speaking choirs (school with less than 100 students) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Scholarships

Dance Scholarship (13 years and over)

Dance

All competitors aged 13 years and over are eligible for consideration. Awarded at the discretion of the adjudicator. Competitors must participate in enough categories to showcase their abilities. Competitors who have received a scholarship in the past three years are not eligible.

Minimum age 13. Must enter at least 3 solo classes. Previous winners ineligible for 3 years.

String/Piano Scholarship

Instrumental

Awarded by the adjudicator to a competitor who displays the ability to further their instrumental studies. Scholarship money will only be paid for this purpose. To be eligible competitors must compete in at least three solo classes.

Must enter at least 3 solo classes. Previous winners ineligible for 3 years.

Vocal Scholarship

Vocal/Choral

Awarded by the adjudicator to a competitor who displays the ability to further their vocal studies. To be eligible competitors must compete in at least three solo classes.

Must enter at least 3 solo classes. Previous winners ineligible for 3 years.

Woodwind/Brass Scholarship

Instrumental

Awarded by the adjudicator to a competitor who displays the ability to further their instrumental studies. To be eligible competitors must compete in at least three solo classes.

Must enter at least 3 solo classes. Previous winners ineligible for 3 years.