Each year, over 35,000 entrants from all across Australia and New Zealand enter the Sydney Eisteddfod to showcase their talents in over 300 events across dance, drama, music and song and compete to win over $400,000 annually in cash prizes and scholarships. These hopefuls from all levels from beginner to pre-professional are provided the opportunity to perform at world-class venues including Sydney Opera House and Chatswood’s, The Concourse, in front of judges who are at the forefront of their field.

Sydney Eisteddfod has been running since 1933 and is one of the largest and most successful competitive performing arts festivals of its type in the world with a mission to assist aspiring performers a develop lifelong engagement with the performing arts. 

Dancer, actor and Sydney Eisteddfod alumni & adjudicator, Joseph Brown says, 

“Sydney Eisteddfod is one of, if not the largest and most significant dance event in Australia. For decades it has brought together our community to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the best talent in Australia.”

Notable alumni who have performed on their stages include Classical Singer, 2019 Eurovision Australian representative and 2009 Australia’s Got Talent Winner, Mark Vincent, Principal Dancers in the Royal Ballet, London, Steven McRae and Alexander Campbell, Dr Nicholas Milton AM, conductor for the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Simon Tedeschi, classical Pianist.

For those who are wondering if they should enter, Opera singer and Sydney Eisteddfod Opera Scholarship adjudicator, Cheryl Barker AO, says,
“Get out there and go in everything. Get as many performance opportunities as possible.” 

Speech and drama alumni and now Sydney Eisteddfod ambassador, Angela Bishop says,
“A lot of what people learn though Sydney Eisteddfod contributes to their career choices. I don’t think this is where I would be if it wasn’t for Sydney Eisteddfod.”  

Australian Ballet Artistic Director, David McAllister AM, encourages all those passionate about their craft to take part. 

“Sydney Eisteddfod… is an opportunity to get out on stage which was always a highlight of my career as a dancer and even as a student. You get to put into action all the things you do every day endlessly to perfect your art.”    

Sydney Eisteddfod entries are now open with opportunities for performance, learning and most importantly, fun.

Entries close March 13.

To see a full list of events and to enter, visit sydneyeisteddfod.com.au/events/.