HOW TO ENTER
Entries will be open from 6.30am on Monday 27th April 2026.
All entries are submitted online via our website.
ENTRY FEES
Solo – $12
Duets & ensembles (less than 10) – $24
Choirs/Bands/Orchestra (more than 10) – $65
Payment must be made online at time of entry. No cash or cheques accepted.
WHO CAN ENTER
The Eisteddfod is open to amateur musicians of all ages and levels of experience.
In all items where age is used on age, the age at 1st January shall be deemed to be the age of the competitor.
SELECTION OF PIECES
From Preliminary to Grade 4 AMEB competitors can enter up to 3 individual pieces. That is, one piece from each of Lists A, B and C
From Grade 5 upwards competitors can enter up to 4 individual pieces. That is, one piece from each of from Lists A, B, C and D
Students may also perform non-AMEB pieces, and specialist instrumental teachers engaged by the committee will ensure these pieces are assigned to an appropriate AMEB grade.
As a general rule, repeats should not be played unless they are essential to keep the musical sense of the piece.
VENUE
All sessions will occur at the Albany Entertainment Centre except for Solo Pipe Organ performances at 8am on Tuesday morning in the Free Reformed Church (Cnr Beaufort St/North Rd).
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled performance time – it is never good to be rushed when performing music.
All entrants enter the Entertainment Centre via the Stage Entry door – the door under the white lettering on the town-side of the building.
As with music events all over the world, delays can occur so please note that the scheduled times are indicative only and may vary.
Every effort will be made to keep to schedule.
SUPERVISION
Students must remain in the Green room at the AEC but may join their parents in the auditorium after performing.
Volunteer supervisors will be present in the green room at all times, so parents with work commitments may drop their children and return at lunchtime or after work to collect them.
AWARDS
First, Second and Highly Commended certificates will be awarded for each item. However, it is at the discretion of the adjudicator not to award a First place if it is unwarranted.
The adjudicator has the right to withhold a certificate in any section where sufficient merit has not been displayed.
The adjudicator’s decision will be final and on no account should competitors or teachers approach the adjudicator.
ENCORE! CONCERT
All entrants are asked to indicate on their entry forms their availability to perform in the Encore! Concert held on Friday 12th June, at 7pm, at Albany Entertainment Centre.
This concert celebrates the musical diversity and excellence from the four days of music making.
The shortlist of performers will be recommended by the adjudicators, however, not all first-place getters will play in Encore! due to restrictions on the concert running time.
DRESS
Dress is at the discretion of the performer. School uniform is fine, or feel free to dress in a manner you feel is appropriate to your piece.
