Armidale Eisteddfod

Armidale’s Eisteddfod is an important cultural event in the New England calendar that continues a wonderful cultural tradition established in Wales over 900 years ago.

Welsh Eisteddfods were festivals celebrating the performance of literature and music, and this concept holds true to this day. Down the centuries, Eisteddfods have evolved to reflect changing societies, but they remain an enduring part of Australia’s cultural heritage as important training grounds for emerging entertainers – our musicians, dancers and actors.

Timetable: 

Venues: ATC (Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Armidale Teachers’ College, cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets), Lazenby Hall (University of New England) – Major items in red

Wednesday, 13 May, commencing 6.00pm: ATC and G31 – Music Composition Presentation & Workshop

Friday, 15 May to Saturday, 16 May, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm) and evening (from 7.00pm):  ATC – Keyboard

Sunday, 17 May to Monday, 18 May, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm), evening (from 6.30pm): ATC – Speech and Drama

Tuesday, 19 May, afternoon (from 1.00pm): ATC – Speech and Drama

Wednesday, 20 May, morning (from 9.30pm), afternoon (from 1.00pm) evening (from 6.00pm): Lazenby Hall – Choirs & Choir Night

Thursday, 21 May, from 12.30pm; ATC – Choirs and Small Country Schools

Sunday, 24 May, from 7.00pm; ATC – Mature Performers

Sunday, 24 May, afternoon (from 2.00pm): ATC – New England Championship (best of best – $1000 prize money)

Monday, 25 May-and Tuesday, 26 May, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm) and evening (from 7.00pm):  ATC – Vocal

Wednesday, 27 May to Saturday, 30 May, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon 1.00pm) and evening (from 6.30pm): ATC – Strings

Saturday, 30 May, afternoon (from 1.00pm) – Championships

Thursday, 28 May, afternoon (from 12.30pm): ATC – String Ensembles

Sunday, 31 May to Monday, 1 June, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.00pm), evening (from 6.30pm): ATC – Woodwind and Brass

Sunday, 31 May, evening (from 6.30pm) – Championships

Tuesday, 2 June, morning (from 9.30am) and afternoon (from 1.00pm): ATC – Popular, Jazz and Folk Ensembles

Tuesday, 2 June, morning (from 9.30am) and afternoon (from 1.00pm): ATC – Class Ensembles – Years 7-12

Tuesday, 2 June, evening (from 6.00pm): ATC – Band Night

Wednesday, 3 June, morning (from 9.30am): ATC – Primary Ensembles

Sunday, 14 June, afternoon (from 2.00pm): ATC – Gala Concert